Game 7: Capitals @ Leafs 7:00PM Sportsnet Ontario

[L K]

I don't understand the continued use of Kostka on the PP.  He hasn't really shown any NHL-level offensive instincts to me.  I think Franson would make more sense.

I don't understand the notion that your regular lines need to stay together on the PP.

Play Grabovski-Kadri-Kessel etc. on the PP together.

 

[lc9]

What was that Kulemin?  That was the worst pass I have ever seen. 

 

[crazyperfectdevil]

i know i'll say this and the guy will go on to get a hattrick..but really what is wrong with ovechkin?  like how has he gone from being one of the best of the league to being ho-hum ..

 

[lc9]

Kessel with an assist!  JVR scores the game tying goal. 

 

[GhostofPotvin29]

Kessel's offensive skill is so much better than anyone else on our team.

Good job JVR there to do what he should - stand in front.

 

[bustaheims]

One of these days Kessel will score. There's only so long he can sustain himself on assists.

 

[Arn]

i know i'll say this and the guy will go on to get a hattrick..but really what is wrong with ovechkin?  like how has he gone from being one of the best of the league to being ho-hum ..

He plays a highly abrasive game. Maybe all that physicality and hitting is catching up on him

 

[LittleHockeyFan]

dat's more like it!!!

 

[Kin]

Shades of Davey Andreychuk there.

 

[Coderaspberry]

JvR in front of the net again.  He'll score a good amount if he's consistent with that.

 

[barney_rebel]

We rule man

 

[Coderaspberry]

Shades of Davey Andreychuk there.

That went through my mind too, though I almost dread to dream that we could have that kind of net presence again.

 

[BlueWhiteBlood]

Shades of Davey Andreychuk there.

Yeah, almost to a tee. JvR could earn himself a lot of points if he keeps that up.

 

[L K]

I'm not overly thrilled with Van Riemsdyk's play overall, but he's got 4 goals in 7 games now for the team.  We've seen him play better hockey than this for Philadelphia and he definitely has a high level of skill so that's pretty encouraging. 

Since I like Schenn I hope that ends up being a mutually beneficial trade where both players go on to great careers with their new team.

 

[lc9]

Leafs will get another PP. 

 

[Bullfrog]

Kessel's offensive skill is so much better than anyone else on our team.

Good job JVR there to do what he should - stand in front.

Agreed. I liked Schenn and think he's going to be a very good defenseman, but i'm so happy we've got JvR. Hopefully Kulemin's paying attention.

 

[BlueWhiteBlood]

Wow, Washington really taking the penalties...

 

[lc9]

Another capitals penalty.  Leafs will get a 5 on 3. 

 

[Kin]

Ahh, 5 on 3, we meet again.

 

[L K]

That's a pretty weak penalty.  And given the Leafs suck at 5 on 3s it's not great because eventually these penalties are going to even out.