GDT: New York Rangers @ Washington Capitals 12:00 p.m.

[stephenball]

One thing I’ve noticed about Carbery is that he’s really good at finding a moment to lift up players that have been struggling a bit. Eller has had his ups and downs recently, so it was good to see Carbery specifically call him out for a good game. That kind of stuff can really push a player in a positive way. I feel like so often you see people doing the dumb sports thing of “you shouldn’t have to hold a players hands just for doing what they are paid to do”, but I think that’s kind of a dinosaur mindset. Of course you shouldn’t shy away from ripping into players when they deserve it or tell them what they’re doing wrong if they’re struggling, but positive reinforcement goes a long way, and I think Carbs is great at that, helps to play for a guy when you feel like he cares about you.

 

[ovikovy817]

“Always feels good to beat those guys”

Nice t-shirt LT.

 

[442]

Ovi was 50/50, 2 great plays including the GWG and 2 terrible ones. He’s allowed to make mistakes as long as we win

He was awful defensively. Curious how the coach handles that conversation.

 

[zappa4ever]

Unlocked: Strome
Unlocked: McMic
Uncontrollable: OV
Under/Over on goalie gaffes: 0.5

Wins aren't coming easy, but they're still coming
If Carbs had hair, would've lost some with all the big chances against
Both goalies are taking stupid pills, god forbid making the safe/smart play

Keep on Truckin', up to Buffalo

 

[Alexander the Gr8]

He was awful defensively. Curious how the coach handles that conversation.

Is he a first year rookie or am I missing something? You don’t need to have a difficult conversation with a 20-year veteran, he knows where he messed up.

At most they might just show him replays of his turnover and the Zibanejad goal so he can adjust his decision making on the defensive side.

 

[zappa4ever]

while OV put a lame effort on Ziba's goal,
the other one was more-or-less an unfortunate bounce/deflection trying to force the pass thru Edstrom; not the wisest pass but he's usually strong enough to force those thru, oh well

 

[twabby]

My game puck goes to Dylan Strome for a 3 point effort and a solid 59% xG share.

Honorable mentions go to Lars Eller, Andrew Mangiapane, Trevor van Riemsdyk, Brett Leonhardt, and Emily Engel-Natzke.

 

[Fred22406Capsfan]

Love Emily's shout out, Twabby. On to the next 2 points.

 

[Ovechkins Wodka]

Saying Ovie only made 2 F ups is not fair. Carbs saved another one from a smart review. Ovie was at fault on that goal aswell. He gave up 3 goals in my eyes

 

[g00n]

We've been having this conversation about Ovie for his entire career. I've long since stopped caring.

 

[Ridley Simon]

Break it on 3/15 for my almost 80 year old Dad who will be in attendance please and thank you.

As will I!

 

[Fred22406Capsfan]

Saw a guy in their thread thinking we'll trade Leonard for Panarin at the TDL... I'm thinking delusional much?

 

[SecretaryofDefense5]

Saw a guy in their thread thinking we'll trade Leonard for Panarin at the TDL... I'm thinking delusional much?

Not a chance in hell.

 

[Chokingdogs]

We've been having this conversation about Ovie for his entire career. I've long since stopped caring.

- Controller disconnected -

Yeah, wgaf..

 

[DWGie26]

Fun gam to be at. Full barn. Not loud. Was surprised how quiet it was. 2 points. We are looking strong in eastern.

 

[NoVaCapsFan]

Fun gam to be at. Full barn. Not loud. Was surprised how quiet it was. 2 points. We are looking strong in eastern.

agree not a lot of volume all day even with “youth hockey day” and tons of kids in the arena. Just a few “let’s go rangers” chants from visiting fans … I heard Cap rooter trolling that with “last place Rangers”. Early start meant they did not sell as much beer I guess.

 

[Ridley Simon]

Wow the Rangers are a shell of themselves. That was pretty wild to witness (saw 2/3rds of the game, here and there).

Score 7 and Ovy goal. Beat the Rags. Perfect, from my perspective

 

[DWGie26]

I got a prime time view on TV. Got a bunch of texts from people who saw it. I think i am on pretty regularly but you have to be looking. This was a shot directly of me after the OV goal. Good times.

 

[Ridley Simon]

I got a prime time view on TV. Got a bunch of texts from people who saw it. I think i am on pretty regularly but you have to be looking. This was a shot directly of me after the OV goal. Good times.

Uhhh, wut?

 

[DWGie26]

Uhhh, wut?

Was at game. TV crew caught me.

 

[Ridley Simon]

Was at game. TV crew caught me.

Pictures, or it didn’t happen?

 

[Empty Goal Net]

I hope you're not the guy with the 'OV.'