So a very disappointing loss on Saturday. Caps started Varlamov and he played well. He wasn't really tested too much but he made all of the stops he needed to and the one goal he let in wasn't his fault. It was a two on one break and the Rangers executed it perfectly.
The Caps had plenty of shots but few of them were quality shots. It really looks like the Caps are pressing. Ovie looks like he is trying to do too much and it just doesn't look very crisp out there. It really looks like we are panicking. We take a lot of shots from far out and it seems like there are 3 or 4 Rangers in the way to block the shots so few are getting through.
As tough as the situation is right now, a win tonight will do wonders. We can make it 2 to 1 in the series and the pressure shifts to the Rangers because should they lose Game 4, they would be forced to come back to D.C. with a tied series. Perhaps playing away will take some pressure away from the Caps as well. Who knows? All I know is that it is a must win because if we lose, the series is pretty much over.
A couple of interesting notes: Jeff Schultz didn't play in Game 2 as he was replaced by Brian Pothier who had a nice game.
Also, I did like the aggressiveness of Varlamov. I really liked that he took a jab at Avery early on knocking him down. It showed that he wasn't going to be intimidated by the bully.
I expect Varlamov to get the nod again tonight and hopefully we can give him some goals and support tonight.
2 comments:
I think the Caps are still going to win the series. Lundqvist seems to have gotten into their heads, but the Caps are a very good team (I think better than the Rangers) and a couple of goals will change all the dynamics of the series. Should be fun to watch.
I have by far given up on the Caps. However, it is a must win game tonight. A win tonight and, again, the pressure shifts to the Rangers. The key is to get an early goal and take the lead. I kind of feel if we can get a goal or two it will open the flood gates.
I just don't think we can afford to get down early as this will only increase the pressure on our team and Varlamov. Again, I feel like we are pressing and getting down early will only accentuate that. I do believe we are the better team and a win tonight will really change the complexion of the series.
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