Washington Capitals 2008-2009 ongoing thread

skinsfan_nn · 12-26-2008, 10:42 PM

Still rolling tonight over the sabres makes 9 wins outta the last 11 games. This team is on fire with a lot of call ups from Hersey.

When they get healthy, my gosh....no team will be able to contain this team, they can't now!

Tonights 3-2 win over the sabres was a hard hitting action filled game.

Theo looked better, more comfortable right outta the gates.

Goal scorers:

Kozzy
Brash OR MAYBE Gordo?
Ovy= Another high light reel! SWEET

Overall really good game. Nice to see the young bucks from Hersey stepping up and playing well, and a lot of different players are getting into the action scoring, hitting , assists, good D, just really solid overall team play. Just what the Dr. ordered for this winning group!

KEEP ROLLIN CAPS!!!!!

GMScud · 12-27-2008, 03:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RobH4413

Got off work and sort wasted a little time at the bar before I went home...

Glad I did, because I got to see a hell of a comeback.

This team has some serious character... we may be a player or two away from the cup but we sure as hell look great.

I think we've got all the players necessary for a run at the cup- they just aren't all healthy right now. If we're playing like this with Semen, Federov, and Green hurt... The sky is the limit. I'd just like to see our road record improve.

wvuskins · 12-31-2008, 11:45 AM

another good win last night

757SkinsGirl · 12-31-2008, 12:15 PM

BUFFALO, N.Y., Dec. 30 (UPI) --
Jose Theodore made 31 saves Tuesday to pace the Washington Capitals' 4-2 victory over the Buffalo Sabres.

Nicklas Backstrom had a goal and an assist for the Capitals, who have won four straight and nine of 10 overall. Chris Bourque, son of Hall of Fame defenseman Ray Bourque, scored the first goal of his NHL career and Brooks Laich also scored.

Adam Mair and Clarke MacArthur each scored a goal and Ryan Miller gave up three goals on 30 shots for the Sabres, who have lost four of their last five.

The Caps scored in less than 2 minutes with a power play. Alexander Ovechkin sent a quick pass to Slava Kozlov who sent it to Backstrom, who fired the puck on net and Laich put it in.

skinsfan_nn · 12-31-2008, 03:55 PM

Yes another great showing from the #1 CAPS! Great game. Theo is finally stepping up (Hope it lasts). Starting to look more confident every game.

Capitals Insider news for tomorrows game:

Capitals Insider

skinsfan_nn · 01-01-2009, 07:59 PM

Tonight we bump heads with the bolts. I look for us to defend our home ice as usual, and that will put us in the win column again!

GO CAPS!!!!!

Notes from the Caps Insider:

Posted at 11:39 AM ET, 01/ 1/2009
Thursday Morning Update

Brent Johnson was the first goaltender off the ice this morning and will start tonight against the Lightning. This will be Johnson's first start since Dec. 20 against Philadelphia, when he was pulled after allowing three goals on 13 shots in the Flyers' 7-1 win. Prior to that game Johnson won five straight starts.

"As good as Theo has played Brent has also played well and deserves a start," Coach Bruce Boudreau said. "Looking around the league this year you need both goaltenders....Very few teams have been able to run with one at all times so we have to keep our guys sharp."

*Karl Alzner told me he's good to go and Tyler Sloan will be sent down to Hershey. He walked out of Kettler this morning as the rest of the Caps settled in for their morning meeting.

*It's definitely a good sign that Alexander Semin (back) skated for the second-straight day, but he wasn't skating all out when he did participate in a few shooting drills, but spent most of his on-ice time stretching along the boards. Boudreau said he wants to see how Semin feels after the next full practice but estimated that he could be ready to play in the next week.

skinsfan_nn · 01-01-2009, 10:53 PM

Not the prettiest of wins but it will do! The winning streak continues. 7-4 over bolts

Ovy nails ex-CAP Jamie Heward into the boards (clean hit) mid way in the 3rd period, dangerous moment he went out like a light bulb. Approx. 8-10 mins later they are carting Huard off on stretcher. Off to the hospital to have his neck checked out/concussion.

Scoring from all over the team, nice. Of course Ovy got 1.

Good showing between the pipes from Johnson.

LETS KEEP ROLLING CAPS!!!!!

ESPN - Lightning vs. Capitals - Box Score - January 01, 2009

757SkinsGirl · 01-02-2009, 09:59 AM

I wasn't able to actually take a break and sit and watch the game until the begining of the second. I rolled my silverware and cought the first 10 mins. Couple of good fights, a couple of goals, then something went all funky with the oven hood and they had to throw the breakers. By the time I got to Hoss's for my after work beer, I saw them taking Huard out on the stretcher.

skinsfan_nn · 01-03-2009, 11:54 AM

CAPS host rangers tonight @ 7pm. This will be a tough game even at home. We need to be very sharp to get in the win column on this one!

Washington Capitals - Preview: NY Rangers @ Washington - 01/03/2009

Good news on Jamie Heward after that scary moment at Verizon the night before last against the bolts! True class act! At his age in the later stages of his career I sincerely hope he has a full recovery quickly, unfortunately hes on a sorry team but it wasn't long ago we was one of CAPS NATION!!

Posted at 9:50 PM ET, 01/ 2/2009
Heward: Ovechkin is 'One of the Cleanest Players'

Jamie Heward met with the reporters earlier today when he arrived back in Tampa, which for anyone who saw him lying unconscious at Verizon Center yesterday is a great thing to hear. Thanks to Damian Cristodero of the St. Petersburg Times for passing Heward's quotes from the session along.

Heward, who is doing as well as anyone could hope, only found out today that it was Alex Oveckin who hit him.

"Once I found out it was Alex, he's in my opinion, he's probably one of the cleanest players in the NHL as far as being honest," Heward said. "He'll play hard on you, but now that I know it was him, I know it wasn't intentional. I played with him for two years. We were pretty tight when I played there. I totally agree, and I think it was an accident."

*Read more from Heward at both the St. Petersburg Times and Tampa Tribune blogs.

PennSkinsFan · 01-05-2009, 10:35 AM

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ArtMonkDrillz · 01-06-2009, 04:00 PM

Seriously, how has no one mentioned the Semin "fight" from over the weekend yet? I'd post a video link but youtube is blocked here at my office. If you haven't seen it yet do yourself a favor and check it out.
The man is a great hockey player and all but someone needs to teach him to punch.

BDBohnzie · 01-06-2009, 04:07 PM

Yeah, Semin was a bit feminine during that fight, definitely a Ralphie Parker moment. I don't think Staal thought Semin would fight him...

ArtMonkDrillz · 01-06-2009, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by BDBohnzie

Yeah, Semin was a bit feminine during that fight, definitely a Ralphie Parker moment. I don't think Staal thought Semin would fight him...

Damn, I'll have the rewatch the clip at home. But there no doubt that he went after Staal so I have to give him that. He looked like he learned to fight by watching that monkey guy from the movie Bloodsport.

skinsfan_nn · 01-06-2009, 06:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ArtMonkDrillz

Seriously, how has no one mentioned the Semin "fight" from over the weekend yet? I'd post a video link but youtube is blocked here at my office. If you haven't seen it yet do yourself a favor and check it out.
The man is a great hockey player and all but someone needs to teach him to punch.

Glad you put it like that......

I felt so bad for the kid. Stick to the game of hockey. OR get into the gym with BRASH and train for a few months, before you attempt fight #2 of your career!

That was to embarrassing to watch LIVE I certainly can't watch that again!

Tonight we SEEK revenge against the flyers!!! The BRASH WILL show the other Alex how to use his hands properly as he squares up with...hum, Cote! :smashfrea

LETS GO CAPS!!!!! BIG GAME.

skinsfan_nn · 01-06-2009, 11:21 PM

Sweet REVENGE! Philly SUCKS!

The CAPS keep rolling over any team in there way! Great S.O. win at home over the flyers. 2-1

Theo is getting hot folks. He's starting to look like the goalie we paid for, keep it up. GREAT WIN AGAIN AT HOME! This club if continues on this trail and our getting healthy are going to be unstoppable.

Washington Capitals - Recap: Philadelphia @ Washington - 01/06/2009

GO CAPS!!!!!

12-26-2008, 10:42 PM	#31
skinsfan_nn Playmaker Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Newport News,Virginia Age: 60 Posts: 4,495	Re: Washington Capitals 2008-2009 ongoing thread Still rolling tonight over the sabres makes 9 wins outta the last 11 games. This team is on fire with a lot of call ups from Hersey. When they get healthy, my gosh....no team will be able to contain this team, they can't now! Tonights 3-2 win over the sabres was a hard hitting action filled game. Theo looked better, more comfortable right outta the gates. Goal scorers: Kozzy Brash OR MAYBE Gordo? Ovy= Another high light reel! SWEET Overall really good game. Nice to see the young bucks from Hersey stepping up and playing well, and a lot of different players are getting into the action scoring, hitting , assists, good D, just really solid overall team play. Just what the Dr. ordered for this winning group! KEEP ROLLIN CAPS!!!!! __________________ "There's no greater feeling than moving a man from Point A to Point B, against his will." #68 THANKS COACH GIBBS FOR EVERYTHING! YOUR THE MAN AND ALWAYS WILL BE! Last edited by skinsfan_nn; 12-26-2008 at 10:51 PM.

12-31-2008, 11:45 AM	#33
wvuskins Camp Scrub Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 8	Re: Washington Capitals 2008-2009 ongoing thread another good win last night

12-31-2008, 12:15 PM	#34
757SkinsGirl Camp Scrub Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Near Hoss's! Posts: 61	Re: Washington Capitals 2008-2009 ongoing thread BUFFALO, N.Y., Dec. 30 (UPI) -- Jose Theodore made 31 saves Tuesday to pace the Washington Capitals' 4-2 victory over the Buffalo Sabres. Nicklas Backstrom had a goal and an assist for the Capitals, who have won four straight and nine of 10 overall. Chris Bourque, son of Hall of Fame defenseman Ray Bourque, scored the first goal of his NHL career and Brooks Laich also scored. Adam Mair and Clarke MacArthur each scored a goal and Ryan Miller gave up three goals on 30 shots for the Sabres, who have lost four of their last five. The Caps scored in less than 2 minutes with a power play. Alexander Ovechkin sent a quick pass to Slava Kozlov who sent it to Backstrom, who fired the puck on net and Laich put it in.

12-31-2008, 03:55 PM	#35
skinsfan_nn Playmaker Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Newport News,Virginia Age: 60 Posts: 4,495	Re: Washington Capitals 2008-2009 ongoing thread Yes another great showing from the #1 CAPS! Great game. Theo is finally stepping up (Hope it lasts). Starting to look more confident every game. Capitals Insider news for tomorrows game: Capitals Insider __________________ "There's no greater feeling than moving a man from Point A to Point B, against his will." #68 THANKS COACH GIBBS FOR EVERYTHING! YOUR THE MAN AND ALWAYS WILL BE!

01-01-2009, 07:59 PM	#36
skinsfan_nn Playmaker Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Newport News,Virginia Age: 60 Posts: 4,495	Re: Washington Capitals 2008-2009 ongoing thread Tonight we bump heads with the bolts. I look for us to defend our home ice as usual, and that will put us in the win column again! GO CAPS!!!!! Notes from the Caps Insider: Posted at 11:39 AM ET, 01/ 1/2009 Thursday Morning Update Brent Johnson was the first goaltender off the ice this morning and will start tonight against the Lightning. This will be Johnson's first start since Dec. 20 against Philadelphia, when he was pulled after allowing three goals on 13 shots in the Flyers' 7-1 win. Prior to that game Johnson won five straight starts. "As good as Theo has played Brent has also played well and deserves a start," Coach Bruce Boudreau said. "Looking around the league this year you need both goaltenders....Very few teams have been able to run with one at all times so we have to keep our guys sharp." Karl Alzner told me he's good to go and Tyler Sloan will be sent down to Hershey. He walked out of Kettler this morning as the rest of the Caps settled in for their morning meeting. It's definitely a good sign that Alexander Semin (back) skated for the second-straight day, but he wasn't skating all out when he did participate in a few shooting drills, but spent most of his on-ice time stretching along the boards. Boudreau said he wants to see how Semin feels after the next full practice but estimated that he could be ready to play in the next week. __________________ "There's no greater feeling than moving a man from Point A to Point B, against his will." #68 THANKS COACH GIBBS FOR EVERYTHING! YOUR THE MAN AND ALWAYS WILL BE!

01-01-2009, 10:53 PM	#37
skinsfan_nn Playmaker Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Newport News,Virginia Age: 60 Posts: 4,495	Re: Washington Capitals 2008-2009 ongoing thread Not the prettiest of wins but it will do! The winning streak continues. 7-4 over bolts Ovy nails ex-CAP Jamie Heward into the boards (clean hit) mid way in the 3rd period, dangerous moment he went out like a light bulb. Approx. 8-10 mins later they are carting Huard off on stretcher. Off to the hospital to have his neck checked out/concussion. Scoring from all over the team, nice. Of course Ovy got 1. Good showing between the pipes from Johnson. LETS KEEP ROLLING CAPS!!!!! ESPN - Lightning vs. Capitals - Box Score - January 01, 2009 __________________ "There's no greater feeling than moving a man from Point A to Point B, against his will." #68 THANKS COACH GIBBS FOR EVERYTHING! YOUR THE MAN AND ALWAYS WILL BE! Last edited by skinsfan_nn; 01-02-2009 at 12:40 AM.

01-02-2009, 09:59 AM	#38
757SkinsGirl Camp Scrub Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Near Hoss's! Posts: 61	Re: Washington Capitals 2008-2009 ongoing thread I wasn't able to actually take a break and sit and watch the game until the begining of the second. I rolled my silverware and cought the first 10 mins. Couple of good fights, a couple of goals, then something went all funky with the oven hood and they had to throw the breakers. By the time I got to Hoss's for my after work beer, I saw them taking Huard out on the stretcher.

01-03-2009, 11:54 AM	#39
skinsfan_nn Playmaker Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Newport News,Virginia Age: 60 Posts: 4,495	Re: Washington Capitals 2008-2009 ongoing thread CAPS host rangers tonight @ 7pm. This will be a tough game even at home. We need to be very sharp to get in the win column on this one! Washington Capitals - Preview: NY Rangers @ Washington - 01/03/2009 Good news on Jamie Heward after that scary moment at Verizon the night before last against the bolts! True class act! At his age in the later stages of his career I sincerely hope he has a full recovery quickly, unfortunately hes on a sorry team but it wasn't long ago we was one of CAPS NATION!! Posted at 9:50 PM ET, 01/ 2/2009 Heward: Ovechkin is 'One of the Cleanest Players' Jamie Heward met with the reporters earlier today when he arrived back in Tampa, which for anyone who saw him lying unconscious at Verizon Center yesterday is a great thing to hear. Thanks to Damian Cristodero of the St. Petersburg Times for passing Heward's quotes from the session along. Heward, who is doing as well as anyone could hope, only found out today that it was Alex Oveckin who hit him. "Once I found out it was Alex, he's in my opinion, he's probably one of the cleanest players in the NHL as far as being honest," Heward said. "He'll play hard on you, but now that I know it was him, I know it wasn't intentional. I played with him for two years. We were pretty tight when I played there. I totally agree, and I think it was an accident." Read more from Heward at both the St. Petersburg Times and Tampa Tribune blogs. __________________ "There's no greater feeling than moving a man from Point A to Point B, against his will." #68* THANKS COACH GIBBS FOR EVERYTHING! YOUR THE MAN AND ALWAYS WILL BE!

01-05-2009, 10:35 AM	#40
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01-06-2009, 04:00 PM	#41
ArtMonkDrillz Franchise Player Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Ellicott City, MD Age: 42 Posts: 8,029	Re: Washington Capitals 2008-2009 ongoing thread Seriously, how has no one mentioned the Semin "fight" from over the weekend yet? I'd post a video link but youtube is blocked here at my office. If you haven't seen it yet do yourself a favor and check it out. The man is a great hockey player and all but someone needs to teach him to punch. __________________ "Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man." The Dude

01-06-2009, 04:07 PM	#42
BDBohnzie Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Frederick, MD Age: 45 Posts: 4,628	Re: Washington Capitals 2008-2009 ongoing thread Yeah, Semin was a bit feminine during that fight, definitely a Ralphie Parker moment. I don't think Staal thought Semin would fight him... __________________ Bad Things man, I mean bad things... “WE TOOK HIM IN THE SIXTH ROUND SO WE'RE NOT SMART EITHER.” - Shanny on what the Skins saw in Alfred Morris

01-06-2009, 11:21 PM	#45
skinsfan_nn Playmaker Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Newport News,Virginia Age: 60 Posts: 4,495	Re: Washington Capitals 2008-2009 ongoing thread Sweet REVENGE! Philly SUCKS! The CAPS keep rolling over any team in there way! Great S.O. win at home over the flyers. 2-1 Theo is getting hot folks. He's starting to look like the goalie we paid for, keep it up. GREAT WIN AGAIN AT HOME! This club if continues on this trail and our getting healthy are going to be unstoppable. Washington Capitals - Recap: Philadelphia @ Washington - 01/06/2009 GO CAPS!!!!! __________________ "There's no greater feeling than moving a man from Point A to Point B, against his will." #68 THANKS COACH GIBBS FOR EVERYTHING! YOUR THE MAN AND ALWAYS WILL BE!

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