GREAT game! Despite the loss, I really liked the way the Caps played. Frankly, I thought the Caps were the better team and loved the way they fought back after being down 3-0 in the first period.
Obviously, it wasn't Holtby's night and Justin Peters came in and from there the Caps really took it to the Sharks.
It's clear the difference in play. The offensive guys are getting back on D and the defensive guys are coming in on offensive rushes. When this happens, other guys on the team are filling in for these rushes. It's just good team hockey. There also seems to be a commitment to shorter shifts which is what you need when you are asking guys to skate more/harder when they are on the ice.
Never like to lose but if we play like that every night, we will end up with two points more times than not.
Caps take on a revitalized Devils team tomorrow night. Should be a good one.
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I watched most of the game after the first period. It was a little bit of a surprise to see the team down 3-0 and Holtby already pulled after shutting out the Bruins just a couple of nights before. Trotz must have lit a fire under them at intermission because they looked like a completely energized team from the 2nd period on. It was good to see a bunch of goals and to get a point after falling so far behind early.
I'm really excited to see what the team is going to do this season. Trotz is going to make sure the O is aggressive with all of the firepower the Caps have, but he'll also make sure the transition back to D is strong. It could be a very good season.
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