The Caps have lost 6 in a row and it was culminated with a 7-0 drubbing last night against the Rangers. Ovie has been in what seems like a season long slump. Semin was super hot a couple of weeks ago but has really cooled off. Seems like we never hear Backstrom's name. Hannan hasn't won since he arrived. They've tried different things to jump start the team (brought up Perreault, Ovie fought last night, etc.).
We went from having a pretty nice cushion in our division to now fighting to stay atop of it. The interesting thing is that this team was expected to make a run for the Cup. A few more losses in a row and Boudreau will really be on the hot seat.
I still like this team and think it's better to lose now than come playoff time. In fact, if anything, maybe this is a good thing as it will help humble the team and help them learn how to fight through a losing streak and/or personal/team slumps as they make their push towards the playoffs.
3 comments:
It's not good! They better not get embarrased like that on Wednesday night!
Things have to improve soon. Gabby's seat is starting to get a little warm so he has to right the ship.
It's never good to lose, but losing now is better than losing in the playoffs.
Too many shots are being taken from too far away. The same thing happened against Montreal in the playoffs last season. If we're going to be soft on D, we need to at least be aggressive on O. The current formula is not going to result in success.
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