washcaps: POST VIDEO: Bruce, Ovi, Beagle, Pothier on the OT loss to the Sens -... http://bit.ly/6kmush
washcaps: Caps will practice at noon on Tuesday, Nov. 24, at Kettler Capitals Iceplex.
cmasisak22: @ThePeerless I know, which is why those points records are now a sham. Every game should be worth 3 pts or 2 -- don't really care which one.
cmasisak22: @dlj26 The #Caps have yielded a power-play goal that has tied the game or been the go-ahead goal in the third period EIGHT times.
cmasisak22: #Caps blow another lead, lost to #Senators: http://bit.ly/4ZaATw
cmasisak22: The #Caps have won 13 of 24 games ... a .542 win pct equates to 9-7 in the NFL and 88-74 in MLB.
cmasisak22: Seriously, in what other sport can a team win 54.2 percent of its games and be tied for the second-best record in the leauge?
cmasisak22: The #Caps have had the lead in the 3rd period and lost it in 10 of their 23 games. They are 5-5 in those games, but that is absurdly high.
OnFrozenBlog: Caps Fans Light the Lamp http://bit.ly/8c6YpB -#caps #CapsTwackle
JapersRink: Recap: Senators 4, Caps 3 (OT) http://sbnation.com/e/935457
cmasisak22: Boudreau: "This was a toal collapse by 20 guys. I don't know any other way to sugarcoat it."
washcaps: Chris Clark talks after Ottawa game. http://tmic.fm/ox8h9fzfhpk
washcaps: Bruce Boudreau talks after Ottawa game. http://tmic.fm/ox8h8u6h6jd
washcaps: Jay Beagle talks after Ottawa game. http://tmic.fm/ox8h8ovaysl
JapersRink: So Mike Green was credited with... wait for it... 0 giveaways tonight. Can we officially junk that stat already?
OnFrozenBlog: Shot totals for the 3rd period plus OT: #Sens 22 shots, #Caps 4 shots. So very frustrating.
JapersRink: Good for Mike Fisher, though. Dude could use some luck in his life.
OnFrozenBlog: Wow... Mike Green yields *2* two-on-one breaks in the span of 30 sec to the #Sens - the second is the killer as #Caps lose 4-3 in OT.
JapersRink: @JesusChristLife52
JapersRink: Remember Nick Backstrom's b-day two years ago? Repeat, please.
cmasisak22: Boudreau is going to call a timeout here
cmasisak22: Shots are 17-3 in favor of the #Senators this period
cmasisak22: Milan Michalek just missed an open net by putting a rebound shot over the crossbar with #Caps on the PK for the 3rd time this period.
cmasisak22: @JapersRink If Pronger, Neidermayer, Weber, Bouwmeester, Boyle and Keith are in -- who is No 7? Could be Phaneuf, Doughty, Seabrook or Green
cmasisak22: Morrison on the point and Ovechkin up front for this PP.
cmasisak22: #Senators have 15 of the past 19 shots in this game.
JapersRink: One of those at the wrong time in Vancouver and it's buh-bye gold. Mike Green simply can't be in the discussion for Team Canada. Sorry.
JapersRink: As the game had gotten chippy, it's gone to shit for the Caps. It was all fun and games when it was fast and loose...
cmasisak22: John Erskine takes another penalty for the #Caps. That's two in three minutes after none in the first 45.
washcaps: Picard with a PP goal to tie this game up at 3-3. 11:55 remain in the third
cmasisak22: Weak penalty call led to that PPG, but Steckel also missed a chance to get the puck out b/c he was trying to hit Laich for a breakaway.
cmasisak22: Alexadre Picard from the right point through a screen. Game it tied at 3.
JapersRink: That's simply not a penalty.
cmasisak22: The goal in Toronto wasn't a traditional deflection, but it took a wacky bounce and didn't go in off the blade of a stick.
cmasisak22: Chris Neil deflects a shot in front of John Erksine past Varlamov to make it 3-2 #Caps. Last 3 goals on Varlamov have been deflections.
cmasisak22: Multiple #Sens players have tried to goad Erskine into fighting, but he left his dancing shoes in the dressing room with his team leading.
washcaps: Mike Green (1a tonight) is the only player in the NHL with two point streaks of at least 7 games this year
cmasisak22: Big save by Varlamov at the end of a long shift ... shots are 22-12 #Caps but Varlamov has been tested a few times.
washcaps: Beagle gets his first NHL goal and puts the #Caps up 3-1 in the 2nd.
washcaps: Caps have another young lineup but the two oldest guys on the ice in white have the goals tonight
washcaps: BMo puts the #Caps up 2-1 from a Mike Green pass. PP ended...
JapersRink: If that was scored against the Caps, I sure would've thought so. RT @DCCheapSeats: @JapersRink Did you think it was a kick?
OnFrozenBlog: @scurvyjtp the gift that keeps giving! ... That's funny.
JapersRink: What a look by Pothier, btw.
JapersRink: Well that sure is a favorable ruling.
washcaps: 1-1 #Caps
washcaps: Pothier shot off Clark's skate and in... was it a kick? we'll see
JapersRink: RT @DefendingBigD: For clarification, all of SB Nation's NHL, NFL and NBA sites are now featured on their respective USA Today team pages.
washcaps: Regin tips one in front of Varly. 1-0 Sens
JapersRink: Traditional road whites? Blasphemy! RT @washcaps Caps wearing traditional white road jerseys this evening in Ottawa
washcaps: Caps wearing traditional white road jerseys this evening in Ottawa after sporting red unis in Toronto.
JapersRink: Caps/Sens open thread, where we're sure to get at least 3 comments deep before mentioning "Carrie Underwood." http://sbnation.com/e/934619
OnFrozenBlog: @danfranko we'll ask.
JapersRink: RT @rdsca: En retour de Pouliot, le Wild met la main sur...Guillaume Latendresse!
JapersRink: RT @mlse: @JapersRink @rdsca's last tweet sounds like it might be the Habs trading for Benoit Pouliot.
JapersRink: RT @Russostrib: According to sources, the Wild is close to making a trade in the coming hours. Don't know any more than that as of now
washcaps: PreCap at Ottawa Senators now availble on WashingtonCaps.com and iTunes
JapersRink: @HomerMcFanboy Of course not - it's THE issue going forward and has been made evident time and again already this season.
nateewell: @DCCheapSeats Right. Guessing the 2d month of Wiz season will drop, too ...
nateewell: Best games (opener, Philly) on Vs can't help. RT @dcsportsbog: Wiz ratings on CSN up 97 percent, Caps down 3 percent http://bit.ly/7svsN7
JapersRink: RT @dcsportsbog: Wiz ratings on CSN up 97 percent, Caps ratings down 3 percent http://bit.ly/7svsN7
JapersRink: @capsinpictures It was the least I could do [insert "considering all he's given the team" cheese here]
washcaps: Alex Ovechkin is in there somewhere answering questions from the Ottawa media after morning skate. http://pic.gd/3ff6e8
pckhdsthghts: @JapersRink The term, "Some people just need kill'n" was a reasonable defense in Texas up until the 1920's, if I remember correctly.
OnFrozenBlog: @mikeholden thanks for the retweet and the kind words.
OnFrozenBlog: Taking Flight http://bit.ly/8Q6ie1 -#caps #CapsTwackle
OnFrozenBlog: A Marvel of Movement: The Game-in-Another-City-the-Next-Night Hockey Club http://bit.ly/8Iv7OI -#caps #CapsTwackle
nateewell: Time for bed. Poor marketing, MLS. Play your stars of NYT bestsellers. RT @GrantWahl: Alas, all subs are used, Gordon still on bench.
nateewell: Got to the MLS Cup game late, but rooting for Alan Gordon to score b/c he was likeable in @GrantWahl 's book
OnFrozenBlog: @MER11 thanks for the kind words
TarikElBashir: Just bumped into Pothier and Clark on the way to Subway, presumably for a 5 dollar foot long. Ah, the glamorous life.
pckhdsthghts: @sweetestofdekes Too late...
washcaps: POST VIDEO: Ovi talks about his one goal night - http://capitals.nhl.tv/team/console.jsp?catid=418&id=52189 http://bit.ly/08XrGn5
washcaps: POST VIDEO: Boudreau speaks to media about the SO loss - http://capitals.nhl.tv/team/console.jsp?catid=418&id=52188 http://bit.ly/6lSjXl
OnFrozenBlog: @Myssi315 the Leafs were wearing their 3rd sweaters, which happen to be white, thus the Caps in red on the road.
washcaps: Boudreau talks after Toronto game. http://tmic.fm/ox7rq335v8y
washcaps: Caps drop shootout loss in Toronto.
OnFrozenBlog: is thinking that wood sticks don't break that often.
OnFrozenBlog: RT @jmu_capsgirl: Falcons defeat the Bears in the shootout. Final score 3-2.
OnFrozenBlog: RT @jmu_capsgirl: #HersheyBears head to the shootout for the first time this season.
OnFrozenBlog: Hope AO doesn't want to best Kovie on this, too. RT @JeffMarek: Ilya Kovalchuk fights Matt Cooke!!! Loving Kovie
OnFrozenBlog: @JapersRink http://www.cbc.ca/video/#/Sports/CBC%27s_Hockey_Night_in_Canada/Coach%27s_Corner/ID=1338650564
OnFrozenBlog: RT @washcaps: Carlson doing his first HNIC interview with @FriedmanHNIC. He gets to keep the towel, a coveted prize. http://pic.gd/506001
OnFrozenBlog: RT @jmu_capsgirl: Giroux makes it 2-1 Hershey. Kane with the assist.
OnFrozenBlog: Trevor Bruess on the Board; Andrew Gordon Headed to HNIC http://bit.ly/6Kw4va -#caps #CapsTwackle
nateewell: Andrew Gordon one of the few to be a teammate of Sid and Ovi. RT @bmcnally14: Most famous NS native a bit less popular in DC: Sid Crosby
TarikElBashir: A few updates: Nuevirth to Hershey; Varly to start tonight; S. Morrisonn out tonight; Semin, B. Gordon and Jurcina stayed home.
nateewell: @nadiaw10 http://pic.gd/4dd6b9 Nyjer needs to come skate with the Caps!
nateewell: @APISports Needed a RW this time - plus he's tearing up the A (8-12-20 in 18gp, 1-1-2 and 8 sog last nite)
nateewell: RT @benhankinson: Client Dave Steckel has won 220 Face-Offs already this year. His 62% is highest among the top 50 players taking face offs.
nateewell: @APISports no - with Sloan we've got 6 D. Needed a W so we called up A Gordon.
TarikElBashir: Andrew Gordon has been recalled.
nateewell: @lorirusso Correct! Good company for Ovi to join this year.
nateewell: @lorirusso Nice. Only 2 players have won 3 straight mvp's - Gretz and ????
OnFrozenBlog: The Habs Spoil a Wonderful Family Reunion http://bit.ly/6oINgF -#caps #CapsTwackle
nateewell: @pudge44 Irrational optimism - you sound like a Spartan fan!
nateewell: @lorirusso 6 current franchises have relocated in their history - which ones and where were they founded?
nateewell: @rlenzi Big Greg Costa fans here in the District. Don't forget Fairfax VA's Chris Donovan #northeasternjersey
OnFrozenBlog: @CouchTarts fair points... Both of them
nateewell: Caps comeback jeopardized by their 2-0 lead in PPs entering the third
nateewell: @rlenzi Ah, if only. More of a Tim Judy era (and possibly his, since he's from MD)
TarikElBashir: Tom Poti does not appear to be on the bench for the start of the third period. Asked about Poti's status, GMGM said: "Not sure."
nateewell: NU Huskies jersey spotted in Sec. 120 of Verizon Center, dancing to Journey. Solid.
TarikElBashir: More injuries for Caps. Tom Poti has left bench. Tyler Slaon back on defense.
nateewell: OK if they cheer Ovi tomorrow though. RT @FriedmanHNIC: At basketball tonight: Toronto fans cheer too many opponents. Very weak.
nateewell: @OhioStateHockey I've already got two steak dinners coming to me. They probably didn't want to lose again.
nateewell: @OhioStateHockey For the record, neither of Stecks' 2 U-M teammates will bet him on tomorrow.
TarikElBashir: Michal Neuvirth will start tonight, according to Bruce Boudreau.
TarikElBashir: Shaone Morrisonn (head) and Milan Jurcina (leg) are out tonight, so that means rookie John Carlson will make his NHL debut.
TarikElBashir: Based on the morning skate, it looks like Semyon Varlamov will be between the pipes tonight.
Capitalskremlin: @jdb820 Alzner has 2 years on his contract. Nylander has one on his NMC. Alzner is not getting waived. ever. Bank on it.
Capitalskremlin: @jdb820 Carlson costs less than Alzner. It's not a talent thing. It's a money thing. Alzner isn't going to be waived either. Too good a kid.
Capitalskremlin: @chaddukes solid guy. great interview too, shame his 105 fight didn't go so well.
Capitalskremlin: @chaddukes since I know you love MMA. Here's a story about a local Va. UFC fighter who recently fought at UFC 105 - http://bit.ly/1JNhtt
Capitalskremlin: For those who were interested, my MMA article about Herndon/Springfield's Aaron Riley - http://digg.com/u1GdEU
TarikElBashir: Defenseman Shaone Morrisonn is day to day with an upper body injury. He did not skate today and played only 10:27 last night.
TarikElBashir: McPhee was also less optimistic about Laing's recovery time frame than BB. McPhee said 4-6 weeks.
TarikElBashir: McPhee also said Semin "could" miss the weekend with his wrist injury.
TarikElBashir: GM George McPhee said no update on Michael Nylander. Judging from his body language, he's pretty exasperated about the situation.
TarikElBashir: GM George McPhee said Theodore might need a few more days before playing. Which might mean Varlamov and Neuvirth will split the weekend.
TarikElBashir: Alexander Semin has been spotted wearing a brace (the kind with velcro straps) on his right wrist.
pckhdsthghts: It's that new H1N1 finger flu... RT @JapersRink: Um... what? RT @pghpenguins McKee will be sidelined with a finger infection
TarikElBashir: Chris Clark on Quintin Laing: "It's like he plays the game with someone else's body."
TarikElBashir: Quintin Laing had plates inserted into his jaw last night in NYC. Bruce Boudreau hopes he'll be back sooner than expected.
TarikElBashir: Defenseman Milan Jurcina (lower body) skated on his own this morning. So he's making progress.
TarikElBashir: Coach Bruce Boudreau said Sean Avery talked trash to him for the entire warmup last night at MSG. The comments were mostly about BB's book.
TarikElBashir: No update on Alexander Semin's status yet. Hope to have one soon. He just walked back into KCI, presumably from doctor's office.
TarikElBashir: Many players are taking their option not to skate today, including Alexander Semin, who missed last night's game with a wrist injury.
Capitalskremlin: The ineptitude of Lundqvist's glove hand is astounding or am I seeing things cockeyed #themavensucks
pckhdsthghts: @KellyinDC Thanks. We are super excited.
pckhdsthghts: We closed on the house. I can't believe I am a homeowner. I just got my adult card. If u don't hear from me this week, it's bc I'm moving.
Capitalskremlin: Here's my article for those that care. http://bit.ly/4fuk3Y
Capitalskremlin: An article of mine mentioned in the NY Times about the playbook sale. no attribution. Should I be upset? Guess not http://digg.com/u1GOXZ
pckhdsthghts: When the Caps lose the lead, there seems to be nothing to spark them back to life. Hence a good team can come back with 5 unanswered goals.
pckhdsthghts: Caps stink up 2 and half periods. On the positive side.... hmm.
pckhdsthghts: What happened to the team from the first period? Caps reverting back to old ways, selfish play.
pckhdsthghts: @KellyinDC sorry S. Mo off for cross check
pckhdsthghts: @KellyinDC B Mo went for cross check.
pckhdsthghts: Interesting these calls don't seem to be going both ways.
pckhdsthghts: Unless the Caps score a goal in the next 5 minutes, they run the risk of their first loss of the season by more than one goal.
pckhdsthghts: Caps in big trouble now.
pckhdsthghts: Great save by Brodeur on one end and a goal by the Devils on the other end.
pckhdsthghts: 3 straight goals by the Devils. And B. Mo nearly gets one back, misses an open net.
pckhdsthghts: Bad, just bad. Two on 0 breakaway after Semin coughs up the puck. Parise scores on Theo 5 hole.
pckhdsthghts: Devils are getting away with a lot of hits away from the puck. Semin was decked in front of the net and he didn't have the puck.
pckhdsthghts: Nice cycle by the Caps but Brodeur with the save.
pckhdsthghts: Ug, saw that coming. Caps can't take penalties by this Devil team that can score with the extra man.
pckhdsthghts: Locker, I can't look at that guy there in the non HD format.
Capitalskremlin: Johnathon Warner confirming Nylander to Dinamo Minsk. Original report is from D. Chesnokov.
Capitalskremlin: First the hats after a SO goal. Again. Then bashing schultz on the radio when he didn't play? Good lord
Capitalskremlin: Captain courage comes up clutch for caps.
Capitalskremlin: @wyshynski the fans exchanged pleasantries and complimented him on his color coordination?
Capitalskremlin: The shins? Playing over the speakers at VC? I approve.
Capitalskremlin: Deadlines met. Survived 395. Time to watch the Caps.
Capitalskremlin: Deadline Day and then headed downtown to see the Caps.
Capitalskremlin: @chaddukes its all good.
Capitalskremlin: @chaddukes its japers rink man. Not jaspers.
Capitalskremlin: Moby Dick 2: Vengeance #worldsmostawesomebookds
Capitalskremlin: Okay, this is better than the Internet half-time show. http://bit.ly/3CuhW8 Enough play, back to work!.
Capitalskremlin: @JapersRink @DCCheapSeats and the variable of "contract year, star player missing, time to step up,".