Can the CAPS win tonight?

[Cappster]

I truly hope so. I've only been a fan for a few years, but the post season has been miserable. We need Ovie to step up and prove that he is a beast to be reckoned with!

[emoses14]

Wow. that was awful.

[Cappster]

I turned the game after they went down 2-0. I couldn't stand to watch anymore.

[DarthMonk]

We need a hari kari emoticon.

[langleyparkjoe]

couldn't been worse, we coulda did a maple leaf and that would've really crushed us last night

[Countertrey]

meh...


It's the postseason... and it's the Caps.

Hockey season is always hard on the die hards. Much easier for those of us who see the Caps as our pathetic mascot. Kind of like being a Mets fan in the 60's. Gotta love 'em... but, make sure your heart is kept in a vault. That way, they can never break it.

[langleyparkjoe]

meh...


It's the postseason... and it's the Caps.

Hockey season is always hard on the die hards. Much easier for those of us who see the Caps as our pathetic mascot. Kind of like being a Mets fan in the 60's. Gotta love 'em... but, make sure your heart is kept in a vault. That way, they can never break it.

Well said my friend.

[SkinsJock]

The Caps are having an incredible season ...

Even though they lost their most recent game, a 4-3 decision against the Montreal Canadiens, they are still 27-5-2 over their past 34 games thanks in large part to their offense which is still tops in the league.

Alex Ovechkin looks like he is headed for another goal scoring crown, while Evgeny Kuznetsov remains one of the top-five scorers in the NHL.

With a win on Friday night, the Capitals will become just the second team in NHL history to win 45 of their first 60 games, joining only the 1995-96 Detroit Red Wings.

They should be able to do that against a Minnesota Wild team that just played the night before.

[welch]

Caps have 103 points. Next team, Dallas, I think, has about 90. Mind-boggling. I think they lead the NHL in one-goal-games they've won.

[Countertrey]

Caps have 103 points. Next team, Dallas, I think, has about 90. Mind-boggling. I think they lead the NHL in one-goal-games they've won.

Don't worry, the crash is coming. We call it... "post-season"...

I cannot be disappointed.

[welch]

My son, Redskin Dan v1978, has already written me: Caps just clinched a playoff spot. Now it's on to a 3 - 1 lead in games and crunch...but it's still good.

I think: Caps are bound to do well some season, so why not now?

[Countertrey]

My son, Redskin Dan v1978, has already written me: Caps just clinched a playoff spot. Now it's on to a 3 - 1 lead in games and crunch...but it's still good.

I think: Caps are bound to do well some season, so why not now?

ummm... because they're the Caps, and it's the post-season?


I really want to be wrong... but... I imagine they will keep to tradition.

[welch]

My son, Redskin Dan v1978, has already written me: Caps just clinched a playoff spot. Now it's on to a 3 - 1 lead in games and crunch...but it's still good.

I think: Caps are bound to do well some season, so why not now?

ummm... because they're the Caps, and it's the post-season?


I really want to be wrong... but... I imagine they will keep to tradition.

Dan and I also want to be wrong. The last few games are a worry, though. But the Caps have some layers who've "been there before".

Here's hoping!

[SkinsJock]

This year, the Caps can win it all, as long as they don't have to play the Penguins or the Rangers in the playoffs

[Countertrey]

This year, the Caps can win it all, as long as they don't have to play competitive hockey in the playoffs

Fixed it. They have been able to "win it all" on several occasions... and probably would have, if it hadn't been for the playoffs.

[SkinsJock]

it's really not important to play well in the playoffs - the most important thing is to play well during the real season

the Caps are winners when it really counts - the playoffs just get in the way of all that

[welch]

One win. Fifteen to go.

[Countertrey]

One win. Fifteen to go.

Ahhh... welch...

Holding his breath since the Uline Arena was a thing...

[langleyparkjoe]

One win. Fifteen to go.

Well now we're at 2 wins, 14 to go.

Just gotta play our game bro.

[SkinsJock]

that was a very good performance especially after a major tribute to Ed Snider before the game and then a Flyers goal after 57 seconds

this is a really good team with a lot of guys playing very well together and a stunning goalie

[SkinsJock]

NEXT! - the Penguins - this is the BIG series for the Caps

[Countertrey]

NEXT! - the Penguins - this is the BIG series for the Caps

Just another step toward breaking y'alls hearts... mine is immune. No, really.

[welch]

12 to go. And a nice article about Ron Weber in today's Post:

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/dc- ... home-game/

[SkinsJock]

12 to go. And a nice article about Ron Weber in today's Post:

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/dc- ... home-game/

THANKS welch - cool piece

I'm also trying not to get to into this ... I don't need another huge disappointment

[SkinsJock]

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