Game 21: Washington Capitals @ Ottawa Senators
by DarrenM on Nov 23, 2009 6:00 PM EST
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Washington Capitals at Ottawa Senators, Nov 23, 2009 7:30 PM EST
The Ottawa Senators come into tonight's game looking for their fourth straight win, which would be a season high winning streak. The Capitals, meanwhile, are 1-2-1 in their last four and coming off a shootout loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs. Here are some notes for tonight's game:
- As mentioned eariler, Brian Elliott will get the start in goal for the Senators. Elliott currently has a .903 save percentage and is 3-1-2 on the season.
- Also mentioned in Silver Nuggets, Chris Neil will start on the second line with Mike Fisher and Nick Foligno. We'll see if he racks up more points than dumb penalties tonight.
- Ottawa has scored an incredible 14 goals in the past three games. They no doubt hope to keep up their offensive prowess
- Mike Fisher looks to continue his impressive play that saw him post six points en route to being named the NHL's third star of the week.
- Filip Kuba and Daniel Alfredsson are coming off four- and three-point games, respectively.
- For the Capitals, Mike Green is putting up an impressive points streak, with 10 in his last 6 games.
- Since returning from injury, Alex Ovechkin has two goals in three games. Despite those numbers, people are complaining about him being off his game. Also, it should be noted that AO has historically been a Sens-killer, posting 15 goals and 24 points in 16 games against Ottawa. Yikes.
As always, stick around for the game to join in on the fun in the comments.
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Peter Raaymakers is a healthy scratch from the GDT tonight...
…as he will be in the stands watching the game live, instead of on his TV or computer like us losers.
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by DarrenM on Nov 23, 2009 6:06 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I probably won’t be attending the GDT as well. I have to catch this game at el cantina del sport, since I must watch the Monday Night Football game for fantasy football purposes.
by Mark Parisi on Nov 23, 2009 6:10 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Uh oh,
looks like it’ll be a ghost town around here during the game. Have fun, buddy.
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by DarrenM on Nov 23, 2009 6:11 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I’m not gone yet. I’m just gonna spam up my comments now
by Mark Parisi on Nov 23, 2009 6:13 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Who here is listening to Queen – Princes of the Universe to pump up?
by Mark Parisi on Nov 23, 2009 6:07 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
That one is for Darren and Peter.
by Mark Parisi on Nov 23, 2009 6:09 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
ATTENTION: JEFF
Your mission, should you chose to accept it, is to help me start a meme for Picard. Namely, pictures of urine and cars.
by Mark Parisi on Nov 23, 2009 6:11 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
ATTN: JEFF
you know SBN’s rules regarding obscenity, so let’s not cross too many lines with this, heh.
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by DarrenM on Nov 23, 2009 6:12 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, it has to be something funny that we can repost. See my attempt in the last GDT
by Mark Parisi on Nov 23, 2009 6:14 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Once or twice, but not frequently.
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by DarrenM on Nov 23, 2009 6:30 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Man, I wish we had Volchenkov for this game
by Mark Parisi on Nov 23, 2009 6:11 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Agreed. Out of the four starters missing tonight, he’s definitely the biggest loss.
Missing a top 2 d-man, starting goalie, and top 6 forward is not good. Plus… Donovan! :(
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by DarrenM on Nov 23, 2009 6:13 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
The only hope we have is that they’re missing just as many guys.
by Mark Parisi on Nov 23, 2009 6:14 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I just forgot Kovalev is on our team.
It took me a minute to remember the forward.
by Matthew on Nov 23, 2009 6:30 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Nothing.
P.S. Matthew, please. I never go by Matt
by Matthew on Nov 23, 2009 6:32 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Way too many Matt's growing up
I was the only one that went by Matthew, made it easier.
by Matthew on Nov 23, 2009 6:34 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Ok, I can respect that. Plus, you’re funny. You’re like Jeff lite.
by Mark Parisi on Nov 23, 2009 6:54 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
So. Howdy from DC.
SO FЯIENDS, IS BATTLE NOW.
by Your Nation's Capital on Nov 23, 2009 6:14 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Whatever, you weren’t even a fan before Ovechkin was good. :)
by Mark Parisi on Nov 23, 2009 6:15 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Well, he was probably good the day he put on skates, at like age 2. So some quick math… you might be right (in my case). I might not have been a Caps fan before Ovechkin was good. But even on this standard I think I was.
If consequences dictate the course of action, then it doesn't matter what's right, it's only wrong if you get caught. If consequences dictate the course of action, then I should play God...
by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 23, 2009 6:16 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
You weren’t even a Sens fan in the 80s, so you should probably watch what you say.
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by DarrenM on Nov 23, 2009 6:17 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Your response was better.
If consequences dictate the course of action, then it doesn't matter what's right, it's only wrong if you get caught. If consequences dictate the course of action, then I should play God...
by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 23, 2009 6:18 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Remember when the Caps beat the Sens in the playoffs? That sucked.
by Mark Parisi on Nov 23, 2009 6:21 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
That’s not true, I hung out with King Clancy and Frank Finnegan al the time back in the day
by Mark Parisi on Nov 23, 2009 6:20 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Hey-o! Thanks for stopping by!
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by DarrenM on Nov 23, 2009 6:17 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yup, you invited us. Now we’ll see how long you keep that welcoming tune up.
If consequences dictate the course of action, then it doesn't matter what's right, it's only wrong if you get caught. If consequences dictate the course of action, then I should play God...
by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 23, 2009 6:18 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Your icon is awesome, by the way. I’m dissapointed I won’t get to rap with you guys tonight. These GDTs are always fun over here.
by Mark Parisi on Nov 23, 2009 6:22 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Thank you. Gotta rock the ‘stache in Movember, right? I’ll stick around for as long as I can but I think I’m going to end up missing most of the 3rd.
If consequences dictate the course of action, then it doesn't matter what's right, it's only wrong if you get caught. If consequences dictate the course of action, then I should play God...
by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 23, 2009 6:26 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I'm movembering, too
It’s been fun. I’ve raised just a shade under $20… but boy, when this moustache really comes in… watch out!
by PeterR on Nov 23, 2009 11:25 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
You’re welcome. BTW I was in Ottawa in August on holiday, and really enjoyed it. I toured Parliament and skated the Rideau Canal. I’d love to come back in the winter and skate when it’s frozen.
SO FЯIENDS, IS BATTLE NOW.
by Your Nation's Capital on Nov 23, 2009 6:20 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I’m actually from British Columbia, Canada and have never once been to Ottawa. It’s on my to-do list.
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by DarrenM on Nov 23, 2009 6:27 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
You should go; it really is a beautiful city.
by Mark Parisi on Nov 23, 2009 6:27 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
LOL! Do take the tour of Parliament, you won’t be sorry. I was most likely the first and almost certainly the last person to tour it in socks.
SO FЯIENDS, IS BATTLE NOW.
by Your Nation's Capital on Nov 23, 2009 6:28 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Skating on the canal is definitely better in the winter.
I want to see an outdoor game on the Canal. I don’t care how much of a nightmare the logistics would be, it would be the most amazing thing ever.
by PeterR on Nov 23, 2009 11:26 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
100% agree
The Sens need to make this happen. Stands on either side of the canal. It’s not that hard.
by Mark Parisi on Nov 23, 2009 11:41 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Wouldn't it be legendary?
And if they don’t want to check people into the concrete retaining walls of the Canal (which I don’t understand, because it would be awesome), then make it happen at Dow’s Lake; linked with the canal, not too deep, plenty of space for stadium seating for freakin’ thousands and thousands. Simple as that.
by PeterR on Nov 24, 2009 12:44 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Wait, 4:30 start?
Fuck this, I’ll be back in 60.
by Matthew on Nov 23, 2009 6:37 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Overheard today at work:
“Check your email. It’ll make you LOL. You know what that means?”
“Of course.”
“Oh really? I thought I might teach you something today.”
“What about ROFL, you know what that means?”
“Nope.”
“Rolls on floor laughing.”
“Oh. Well, the email is only an LOL. You won’t ROFL from it.
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by DarrenM on Nov 23, 2009 6:57 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
What does this have to do with the Ottawa Senators, Darren?
by Mark Parisi on Nov 23, 2009 7:01 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Everything.
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by DarrenM on Nov 23, 2009 7:05 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
That’s deep. I shall reflect on it tonight.
by Mark Parisi on Nov 23, 2009 7:06 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I'm feeling a record breaker tonight.
600 comments.
by Dany Hea-Traitor on Nov 23, 2009 7:09 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I don’t think so. Peter and I are pulling a Donovan
by Mark Parisi on Nov 23, 2009 7:11 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
you’ll just have to post three times as much to make up for it.
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by DarrenM on Nov 23, 2009 7:18 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I never have anything clever to say, and I’m not as insightful as Peter.
Kinda useless when it comes down to it.
by Dany Hea-Traitor on Nov 23, 2009 7:20 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Well, sure, with that attitude you are.
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by DarrenM on Nov 23, 2009 7:20 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Just post all in caps about whatever is on your mind. It works for Jeff.
by Mark Parisi on Nov 23, 2009 7:25 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I can’t even harass the enemy. They’ve locked me out for a day.
by Dany Hea-Traitor on Nov 23, 2009 7:32 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Sorry I wasn't here earlier
but YEAHHHHHHH SENS
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by DarrenM on Nov 23, 2009 7:59 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
How was Regin's goal?
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by DarrenM on Nov 23, 2009 8:00 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Err, things seem to have gone silent…. Anyway, he just got his stick on a nice one-timer from Winny.
by SCSF on Nov 23, 2009 8:20 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, this placei s dead tonight, unfortunately. Thanks for the description, I’ll have to check it out later.
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by DarrenM on Nov 23, 2009 8:24 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
That's definitely an appropriate word for his goal, and his game.
He was out of this world.
by PeterR on Nov 23, 2009 11:29 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
This was more the type of game I was hoping to see from him.
by Mark Parisi on Nov 23, 2009 11:41 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
booooo
late period goal.
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by DarrenM on Nov 23, 2009 8:16 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
2-1 Caps after one period
Caps with 15 shots, Sens with 8.
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by DarrenM on Nov 23, 2009 8:25 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Kelly with the only two penalties of the game.
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by DarrenM on Nov 23, 2009 8:42 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
That is two terrible games in a row for him. I mean, putrid, putrid games. I really thought he was going to cost us this one.
by Mark Parisi on Nov 23, 2009 10:33 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Guess they weren’t kidding when they said that Snoopy was injury prone.
by SCSF on Nov 23, 2009 8:44 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
hahahaha, no kidding.
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by DarrenM on Nov 23, 2009 8:47 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
What happened there, anyway?
I didn’t see it. He got hit while on the bench?
by PeterR on Nov 23, 2009 11:30 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
You're right
terrible turnover from Cheechoo. I expect to see him benched for that one.
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by DarrenM on Nov 23, 2009 8:55 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Him too. I really don’t know what he was thinking.
“Hey, I’ll center the puck in my own zone! This will get me on SportsCenter for sure!”
Idiot.
by Mark Parisi on Nov 23, 2009 10:34 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Wow
I’m a big fan of this Michalek-Fisher-Alfredsson combo. Although Spezza needs better linemates than Chris Neil and Nick Foligno.
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by DarrenM on Nov 23, 2009 9:00 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Hey, just lost my Center Ice feed. What happened?
by SCSF on Nov 23, 2009 9:07 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Nvm. I see on the Washington feed that it’s intermission.
by SCSF on Nov 23, 2009 9:08 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
yep
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by DarrenM on Nov 23, 2009 9:10 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I hope this isn’t turned over.
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by DarrenM on Nov 23, 2009 9:28 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Great play by Kuba, nice tip by Neil.
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by DarrenM on Nov 23, 2009 9:29 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
That was sweet. We can still pull it off.
by SCSF on Nov 23, 2009 9:33 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Where is Canucnik, anyway?
Maybe he doesn’t want to register. Incomprehensible comments aren’t the same when the commenter isn’t anonymous.
by PeterR on Nov 23, 2009 11:31 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Hell Yeah!
Powerplay!
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by DarrenM on Nov 23, 2009 9:39 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Shitty PP
but some nifty forechecking there
by Matthew on Nov 23, 2009 9:39 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
there was some good on that powerplay.
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by DarrenM on Nov 23, 2009 9:43 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Regin, Neil and Picard
Almost as rare as the Neil, Kelly, Cheechoo combo
by Matthew on Nov 23, 2009 9:43 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
How good are Regin and Shannon playing tonight?
I’m really impressed with those two. Winchester, as well.
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by DarrenM on Nov 23, 2009 9:44 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
By my spreadsheet, they are:
quite good.
by Matthew on Nov 23, 2009 9:45 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Regin’s best game of the season, in my opinion. Winchester too. They both came to play tonight.
by Mark Parisi on Nov 23, 2009 10:35 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Definitely Regin and Winnie, Shannon killed it, too
I’m not quite comfortable seeing Shannon dangle like he did tonight yet. I’m always afraid he’ll get smoked, and get another concussion, and have his career ended. I hope that doesn’t happen.
by PeterR on Nov 23, 2009 11:32 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Too many men on the ice for Ottawa, lol. We got away with it.
by SCSF on Nov 23, 2009 9:44 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
One of these days, Clouston will get these guys to count to five.
by Matthew on Nov 23, 2009 9:45 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I really don’t understand why we keep taking this penalty. If I could talk to Clouston, that’s the one thing I’d ask him. My second would be what it was like to play Rorshach in Watchmen.
by Mark Parisi on Nov 23, 2009 10:37 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Or be the model for Reggie in the Archie Comics.
But seriously, I think Clou-Clou did a hell of a job tonight.
by PeterR on Nov 23, 2009 11:32 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
great time for my feed to cut out
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by DarrenM on Nov 23, 2009 9:53 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I can't believe the Sens got a point out of this game.
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by DarrenM on Nov 23, 2009 9:58 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
No kidding. Fantastic.
Wish I could watch the OT :(.
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by DarrenM on Nov 23, 2009 9:59 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
GGGGGGGGGGGGGOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL
MIKE FISHER YOU ARE A GOD
by Matthew on Nov 23, 2009 10:00 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
AND CHRIS PHILIPS HAS CLAIMED THE POINT FROM DANY HEATLEY
WHAT A SEX MACHINE FROM THAT SPOT!
by Matthew on Nov 23, 2009 10:02 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Boners much?
Cannot play with 'em, cannot win with 'em, cannot coach with 'em. Cant do it.
by Andrew J on Nov 23, 2009 10:02 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
4-3 OT win for Ottawa… and a 4-3 OT loss for Toronto. Sublime!
Time to watch west coast hockey. Peace guys.
by SCSF on Nov 23, 2009 10:02 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Bahahahaha, Leafs outshot Islanders 61-21
by Matthew on Nov 23, 2009 10:23 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I didn’t see any of that game, but I bet a lot of them were outside, ineffective shots. You know, like the ones Ottawa peppered Pavelec with earlier this year.
by Mark Parisi on Nov 23, 2009 11:45 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
HOLY SHIT
MIKE FISHER IS SO DAMN CLUTCH THIS YEAR
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by DarrenM on Nov 23, 2009 10:03 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
He is going to shatter some personal records at this pace.
Something like 35 goals and 75 points
by Matthew on Nov 23, 2009 10:05 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
and he just keeps getting game winners, too. the guy is ridiculous.
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by DarrenM on Nov 23, 2009 10:08 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
He’s always been good with the game winners. He’s having a hell of a year.
by Mark Parisi on Nov 23, 2009 10:38 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Also, Neil's 4th goal pushes him past his entire 2008 total
And Kuba’s up to 10 points in 13 games so far.
by Matthew on Nov 23, 2009 10:10 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Not to mention a crazy point streak in the last few.
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by DarrenM on Nov 23, 2009 10:12 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Seven points in two games
Not a bad clip. If he keeps this up for the rest of the season… 224 POINT SEASON FOR KUBA!
by PeterR on Nov 23, 2009 11:35 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
hahahaha
comment of the night.
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by DarrenM on Nov 24, 2009 1:23 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
What a game!
Down 3-1, I didn’t think we were coming back, thanks to Kelly and Cheechoo doing their best to debacle the team. Huge win. HUGE win. Elliot was great tonight as well. I don’t fault him for any of the three goals. Imagine what this game would have been like with Volchenkov? We might have a real team here, guys.
by Mark Parisi on Nov 23, 2009 10:41 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I am so glad I went to this game.
Honestly, the first forty were awful—made awful by some awful mistakes. A different team came out for the third, and just dominated the game. Absolute domination. And then the win in overtime, on the third glorious scoring chance in that frame… unreal.
But Spezza can’t buy a goal.
by PeterR on Nov 23, 2009 11:36 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
First and second: Lame. Third and overtime: Loud.
Although still not so loud. Announced attendance was barely more than 16k, which is pretty bad considering it was a game against Ovechkin. I guess the Sens just aren’t a hot ticket right now.
by PeterR on Nov 24, 2009 12:46 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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