The series is knotted up 1 apiece and it tonight it shifts to Philly. The first game was really exciting. As expected, the crowd was pumped up and the players fed off the crowd. The defense was suspect and the Caps gave up some suspect goals but being down 4-2 going into the third period, they fought back and scored 3 goals capped by Ovechkin's game winner that sent the team and crowd into a frenzy.
Game 2 was a different story. Neither the team nor crowd seemed as excited as game 1. Also, many of the Caps stayed out on their shifts much longer. I think that was a big mistake in that they broke the flow of their line changes as well as obviously tiring themselves out. I expect that will change tonight. We certainly had our opportunities but Biron was fantastic. He made a few point blank saves and just stonewalled the Caps. As we all know, strong goalie play is key in advancing in the NHL playoffs.
The Caps had won like 11 of their last 12 games before that game 2. I think a loss may actually help them. Hopefully it will get them to refocus and humble them. I expect a high energy game as it will be the first playoff game this year in Philly. I think it will be a raucous and hostile crowd so it will be important to score first and take them out of the game.
We'll see how it goes but looking forward to round 3 tonight.
LET'S GO CAPS!!!
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I am interested in the game and will watch the third period (I don't think I will be able to watch it all because of the kids and our bedtime schedule).
I think the Caps have to play with some more intensity. It seemed to me from what I saw of Game 2 that Philly was the aggressor and the Caps were doing too much coasting.
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