My take on OT - get 'er done, one way or the other so I can get some sleep, and save the players for the next game. A quick finish, almost painless, except in a game 7..........
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My take on OT - get 'er done, one way or the other so I can get some sleep, and save the players for the next game. A quick finish, almost painless, except in a game 7..........
Larry Gude
Strung Out
Hey, I'm a caps fan. There was no such thing as 4 OT's until we came along!!!!
I fell asleep just thinking about 4 OT's........
Larry Gude
Strung Out
Me, too but, when it goes to OT, the first thing I think of is that this could go on forever. It adds to the tension.
Tension - until something snaps. Usually the feelings of the losing team and fans, that is. Ouch.
Hank
my war
I was there @ the Cap Centre! Another heartbreaker!
Hank
my war
The Cap Centre was built on Indian burial grounds in Landover. We are forever cursed!!!
Larry Gude
Strung Out
At least that makes some sense. IIRC, you're serious. And if you were kidding, I think I do remember something of that sort.
Yes, I am that old.
Restitution
New Member
I remember going to a few Caps games before Ovechkin was signed. One in particular vs. Red Wings. There were more Wings jerseys in the arena BY FAR than Caps. When the horn would sound..... the response was a resounding "Let's GO RED WINGS!!!" In the Caps' home arena.....
It wasn't until Ovechkin came aboard and the Caps got competitive that the so-called "fan-base" came out of the shadows.
Hank
my war
I remember going to a few Caps games before Ovechkin was signed. One in particular vs. Red Wings. There were more Wings jerseys in the arena BY FAR than Caps. When the horn would sound..... the response was a resounding "Let's GO RED WINGS!!!" In the Caps' home arena.....
It wasn't until Ovechkin came aboard and the Caps got competitive that the so-called "fan-base" came out of the shadows.
Disagree. I've been going to games for a long long time. Granted the fan base isn't as huge and loyal as some other teams, Caps have always had a pretty decent showing. Red Wings were the hot team back in late 90's, early 00's, of course they would have local bandwagon fans.
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Larry Gude
Strung Out
I remember going to a few Caps games before Ovechkin was signed. One in particular vs. Red Wings. There were more Wings jerseys in the arena BY FAR than Caps. When the horn would sound..... the response was a resounding "Let's GO RED WINGS!!!" In the Caps' home arena.....
It wasn't until Ovechkin came aboard and the Caps got competitive that the so-called "fan-base" came out of the shadows.
Well, by all means, let us use your self described 'few' Caps games as a barometer of what 'LONG' is, from 1974 to today and all that came before #8.
Let us forget Langway and Stevens and Hatcher and Garner and Carpenter and Brian Murry, his brothers years, Schoenfelds term, and Dino and Bengt, Christian, Murphy, Dale Hunters game 7 goal against the Flyers, Gonchar, Olie the goalie, the Bondra years, by all means, tell us all about your couple of games and how there has not long been a solid fan base.
Hank
my war
Well, by all means, let us use your self described 'few' Caps games as a barometer of what 'LONG' is, from 1974 to today and all that came before #8.
Let us forget Langway and Stevens and Hatcher and Garner and Carpenter and Brian Murry, his brothers years, Schoenfelds term, and Dino and Bengt, Christian, Murphy, Dale Hunters game 7 goal against the Flyers, Gonchar, Olie the goalie, the Bondra years, by all means, tell us all about your couple of games and how there has not long been a solid fan base.
Pittsburgh fans seem to be the most annoying here, both for Steelers and Pens games, with the terrible towels and such. I said before your series with Pitt that I thought the pens were the hottest team around, probably very dangerous, and I think after last night there is no doubt. They just beat TB in every phase of the game, except goaltending.
Larry Gude
Strung Out
Last night was like how they played against the caps, relentless, keep possession, attack, get the d chasing, exhausted not being able to get a line change and then the inevitable
Yup. I knew it would be the same thing against we here in Tampa. Now it's time for the Bolts to get relentless.
Hank
my war
Tampa is toast!
How sure are you about that? 2-2 and back to Pitt tomorrow.
Larry Gude
Strung Out
Define 'toast'. I'd take the pens at this point but....maybe not.
If that is the case then I bet Dan Snyder was born on a Friday the 13th when a black cat was breaking a mirror.
Hank
my war
Ya know. Tampa looked worn down to me. 48 SOG. Pitt's speed & puck control were killing them. But, I was wrong. Tampa bounced back and basically matched their speed. TB does need to get a grip on those third periods because Pitt is looking beast for those last 20 minutes. The West series took a turn as well. I thought the Sharks were going to run away with it, but after last night, they are making a series out of it. Ex-Cap Troy Brouwer puttin' up 2 goals. It will be interesting what Fleury will do in net tonight.