Comments on: Caps beat Isles 2-1, but the Cake is a Lie

By: BobbyG

BobbyG — Sat, 22 Jan 2011 01:12:31 +0000

Not exactly a dominating performance against a bottom feeder team, but I’ll take the win anyway. At least the Caps deviated from their usual pattern of allowing the other team to score first and then having to come from behind. They got two points, but I’ll feel better about this team’s chances in the playoffs if the offense can lift off the launch pad and go into orbit.

By: Lindsay

Lindsay — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 19:21:59 +0000

So glad you guys heard Joe B’s “russian machine.. never breaks?” comment.. loved it!

A win is a win–but this is definitely in the “eh, I’ll take it” category. Hoped we would do better against the Isles since, like you said, they’re about 29th in… everything. oof. Oh well.

Scary news about Flash. I’m very glad they caught it and he is taking care of his medical issues appropriately. Get well soon, buddy!

By: LJO

LJO — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 16:47:18 +0000

SOOOOOOOOOOOOO damn happy about #19′s goal. My daughter’s first words as she walked into the house — “He scored, you can shut up now”.

Get well soon, Flash.

By: 28ISGREAT

28ISGREAT — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 16:22:29 +0000

I cheered more loudly for Joe B’s RMNB statement than I think I did for either goal – which while I’m on it – were both very nice to see.

Obviously I’m partial, but I do miss seeing #28 out there. His mere presence on the ice – IMHO – guarantees the Caps will consistently have at least 2 lines posing serious offensive threats. Whether those threats be real or imagined – well – thats another story.

As for Holtby – good win – but (and not to be too much of a pessimist) – I can’t say I get the warm and fuzzy feeling of being confident and secure when he’s out there. Get well soon Neuvy!

By: Goat

Goat — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 16:06:34 +0000

I believe last night’s game falls squarely into the “I’ll take it” category. Nothing to light fireworks (or even a crappy “ground snake” thing) over, but I’ll take it. Sure beats the alternative, which wasn’t really out of the question going into the game, given some recent trends.

By: Caps-Islanders Box Score 1/20/11 | Capitals Outsider

Caps-Islanders Box Score 1/20/11 | Capitals Outsider — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 03:43:34 +0000

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