Capitals pay a visit to the train wreck at North Station
by Stanley Cup of Chowder on Feb 2, 2010 8:00 AM EST
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The Eastern Conference-leading Washington Capitals are in town to take on the struggling Bruins tonight at the TD Garden.The Bruins will try to avoid becoming a line in the 2010-'11 Boston Bruins team media guide as they attempt to avoid the franchise's longest losing streak since the 1955-'56 season when the B's lost 8 straight. The Bruins will be without the services of defenseman Mark Stuart, who had surgery to repair a broken right pinky finger as a result of a fight with Wayne Simmonds of the LA Kings on Saturday. While the Bruins are winless in their last 7 games (0-5-2), the Caps are riding a league-best 10-game winning streak and will be gunning for a franchise record 11th straight win. The Capitals will also be without a key defenseman as Mike Green is serving a 3-game suspension for his elbow on Michael Frolik of the Florida Panthers.
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Washington Capitals (37-12-6)
Head Coach: Bruce Boudreau
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Notes:
- The Capitals called up goalie Braden Holtby from the Hershey Bears on Sunday.
- Simeon Varlamov is still out with a knee injury and 20 year old call-up Braden Holtby has not appeared in an NHL game, so look for Jose Theodore to start in goal for the Caps.
- The Caps have the most potent power play in the league (26.3%).
- The Bruins have scored 8 goals in their last 6 games.
- The B's opponents have taken points away from their last 11 games (1-8-2).
- The Bruins are the lowest scoring team in the NHL (2.34 goal per game), while the Capitals are the highest scoring team (3.82 goals per game).
- Bruins are due for a win and the Capitals are due for a loss. Hopefully, it turns out that way, but I won't be wagering the savings account on this one.
- The game starts at 7:00 and can be seen on NESN. The open thread starts right here at 6:30.
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This game will be INTENSE!!!
The Bruins NEED to start winning games, and they need to make a statement. No better way then taking down the current Kings of the East. The Caps, however are one game away from setting a new franchise record for most consecutive wins (11). Also, it’s bring your Dad to work day for The Caps. All the player’s fathers will be in attendence, so I’m sure they’ll play with an extra edge.
Looking forward to this one big time!!!
Caps fan here...
with a shoutout “HI!” to my fellow hockey fans to the north in Beantown. I’d wish you luck tonight, but my heart wouldn’t be in it like it would if the Bruins were facing any other team in the NHL. :-)
@j3rockstar has the right of it, though – this is going to be one intense matchup tonight! I’m looking forward to it. :-)
I need a snappy signature...
disagree
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by Cornelius Hardenbergh on Feb 2, 2010 12:36 PM EST up reply actions
Quick reality check
I saw a comment on the Globe’s website about a potential jump in the standings if the B’s win tonight, and had to check things out to confirm it’s optimism. The commenter was right: If the Bruins win, both NYR and the Habs lose, and Tampa wins, the B’s would jump to 7th in the standings and back into the playoffs with the same number of games in hand on everyone but Philly (and 2 on NYI). NYR can win in this scenario and the Bruins would still get 8th on games in hand. ATL winning and NYR losing also results in the B’s taking 8th. So the climb back can begin tonight.
And if they lose? Ehhhhh…errrrr…how bout them Worcester Sharks?
Cory Quirk Brockton’s Finest baby…. 9 points in 38 games for the Worcester Sharks
by Dangles-McDonnybrook on Feb 2, 2010 11:10 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
games in hand are pretty awesome
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by Cornelius Hardenbergh on Feb 2, 2010 12:37 PM EST up reply actions
oh boy....
I smell a smoke show. I really hope I’m wrong…..
Hey Evan, if you were to post an “Embarassing Bruins Fan Vid” what would it be?
If you ask me, I’d say that retarded Smokey the Bear clip they use at the garden….you know, the one where he points and says “Here we go Bruins”…..I’m sorry, I think he just looks like a complete retard. His stupid voice doesn’t help things either.
Are they still using that Smokey video? I haven’t been to any games this year, but I don’t recall seeing it last year. That one’s been around since they’ve had a Jumbotron to play with.
I seem to recall a lame Whalers-era “Lights Out” video before the game starring Ric Flair that confused me, especially as an 11 year old.
I hereby declare the “Stop Jumbotron Abuse” campaign officially commenced.
They stopped with smokey last year, yeah.
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by Cornelius Hardenbergh on Feb 2, 2010 12:39 PM EST up reply actions
I would have gone with the kid I dubbed “Fat Geno” last year. You know the fat drunk kid dancing around outside the Bruins game yelling “Let’s Go Celts” and “Woo I love the internet. I love porn on the internet”, but sadly Fat Geno only exists in our memories now as YouTube has taken the video down :(
by Stanley Cup of Chowder on Feb 2, 2010 5:36 PM EST up reply actions
Really?
Can anyone confirm that Ovie is indeed 6’2" and 233? When he is on the ice he looks like one of the smaller guys out there and I remember at the All Star game last year he did a promo with Z and Savy and looked to be the same height as Savy who isn’t even 6’ in skates.
For one thing the Caps as a team I think average 6’2" or so (IIRC tallest team in the league), so that may have something to do with it (six-foot Brian Pothier looks like a “midget,” according to the Tampa broadcasters)
Ovechkin = Green Backs
by red army line on Feb 2, 2010 12:24 PM EST up reply actions
Wow, yeah. They’re a really tall team.
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by Cornelius Hardenbergh on Feb 2, 2010 12:47 PM EST up reply actions
BMo is downright Lilliputian compared to the rest of the team.
You should have seen Matthieu Perreault – all 5’8" of him – when he was skating for the Caps. He and Chris Bourque look tiny. (Bourque is also listed at 5’8", but I think it’s generous on him…)
I need a snappy signature...
Chris is 5’6", maaaaaaaaybe 5’7" and MP isn’t much taller. B.Mo is probably 5’8" and Theo is also very short and rail thin. and as most Caps fans know, Mike Green had a couple of extra inches added in the media guide. he’s no where near as tall as he’s listed.
MattS, even in street clothes, Ovechkin is huge. Just one big muscle! I felt munchkin-like standing next to him, and I’m taller than most of the guys I just listed above.
Kung-fu Rink Rabbit
On Draper having to wear a USA jersey at practice: "well at least the Wings can settle bets without involving gold plated desert eagles!"
Having seen him up close and personal...
Yeah, he’s 6’2" tall or so.
All but two of the Caps are over 6’ tall; the two that are not are Brendan Morrison and Jose Theodore (both 5’11" tall).
We also have Jeff Schultz (6’6" tall) and David Steckel (6’5" tall). Eric Fehr, Shaone Morrisonn, and John Erskine are all 6’4" tall, so yeah; Ovechkin looks shorter than he is…
Also, he skates low to the ground, in a wide stance, which adds to the “short” image.
I need a snappy signature...
Zdeno Chara
I just heard Chara’s been playing with a dislocated finger. Ouchies! :-( Sorry to hear that… I’ll bet it’s affecting that 105.whatever-MPH slapshot the big guy owns. Wow. :-(
(Like I said, against any other team, I’d wish y’all luck!)
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Yeah, it’s not a good thing. A dislocated finger? Yech.
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by Cornelius Hardenbergh on Feb 2, 2010 4:15 PM EST up reply actions
yeah, read about it here. Not good, not good at all. Probably need off season surgery.
Kung-fu Rink Rabbit
On Draper having to wear a USA jersey at practice: "well at least the Wings can settle bets without involving gold plated desert eagles!"
It's one louder
Hello Bruins fans! Looking forward to a fine match up tonight. I’m betting the Bruins will be very tough and bring a gritty performance. On the flip side, the Caps and their fans are amped after tying a team record 10 wins in a row. “These go to 11” – our mantra for trying to further the streak.
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