Comments on: The Face of the Enemy Revealed: Tampa Bay Lightning http://www.russianmachineneverbreaks.com/2011/04/27/the-face-of-the-enemy-revealed-tampa-bay-lightning/ A cheerfully demented Washington Capitals site with a healthy fixation on Alex Ovechkin and his Russian bros. CRASH THE NET! Thu, 23 May 2013 15:17:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 By: Shawb Bane http://www.russianmachineneverbreaks.com/2011/04/27/the-face-of-the-enemy-revealed-tampa-bay-lightning/#comment-19280 Shawb Bane Thu, 05 May 2011 02:02:34 +0000 http://www.russianmachineneverbreaks.com/?p=17564#comment-19280 What now! You choked again! A sweep, the Pens with no top line forwards took them to seven, and even had a lead. Typical Caps with King Alex, no heart, and full of CHOKE!!!. How does it feel to CHOKE again. You guys should have had it, no Crosby, no Malkin, not facing the Penguins. Your team blew it. Alex can shine Geno’s ring from 09 when he gets back to Russia.

]]> By: Cindy http://www.russianmachineneverbreaks.com/2011/04/27/the-face-of-the-enemy-revealed-tampa-bay-lightning/#comment-18684 Cindy Sat, 30 Apr 2011 02:09:53 +0000 http://www.russianmachineneverbreaks.com/?p=17564#comment-18684 Did Steve Downie score a goal?

]]> By: Cindy http://www.russianmachineneverbreaks.com/2011/04/27/the-face-of-the-enemy-revealed-tampa-bay-lightning/#comment-18683 Cindy Sat, 30 Apr 2011 02:01:05 +0000 http://www.russianmachineneverbreaks.com/?p=17564#comment-18683 Nice game!

]]> By: Avtopilot http://www.russianmachineneverbreaks.com/2011/04/27/the-face-of-the-enemy-revealed-tampa-bay-lightning/#comment-18637 Avtopilot Fri, 29 Apr 2011 11:16:23 +0000 http://www.russianmachineneverbreaks.com/?p=17564#comment-18637 NYR had Avery, hot goalie and some work ethics.
Caps proved, that they can counter it, when big guns are in good order.

So, the main danger in this series comes from TBL trap+ offense ( Stamkos-St.Lois-Lecavalier)

so, no turnovers, no run&gun, stiffing defense is required from BB.
I expect a low number of goals and a win in 5 or 6 games.

]]> By: AlexE http://www.russianmachineneverbreaks.com/2011/04/27/the-face-of-the-enemy-revealed-tampa-bay-lightning/#comment-18628 AlexE Fri, 29 Apr 2011 06:31:24 +0000 http://www.russianmachineneverbreaks.com/?p=17564#comment-18628 I’m not so sure he’s proven its not a factor. I say inexperienced because he played 4 games with Buffalo in ’99, followed by 2 good playoff season most notably with Edmonton over a span of 4 seasons, but ultimately has seen no playoffs since- all the while aging. I hope you dont take it as an insult or anything, as thats not what it is intended to be, but thats not exactly and experienced playoff goalie.

I never said our goalie was experienced but he does have 2 Calder Cups from winning the AHL playoffs. Also, Varlamov has played 19 playoffs games in the last 2 seasons which I believe makes him more ‘experienced’ -relative to age and recent play. Also proving that he can be a real show stopper. It should also be noted that he went very deep with Lokomotiv in Russia’s playoffs before coming to North America, showing that he has participated in every years playoff since turning pro at 18! I think he’s experienced, or at least capable of outclassing Roloson.

When I said 7 at most, it means that I think the Caps will win for sure, albeit with the possibility of 7 games. In other words im giving Tampa credit in saying that they might make this win cost us 7 games at most meaning it could and probably will be less

]]> By: Daniel http://www.russianmachineneverbreaks.com/2011/04/27/the-face-of-the-enemy-revealed-tampa-bay-lightning/#comment-18618 Daniel Thu, 28 Apr 2011 23:10:00 +0000 http://www.russianmachineneverbreaks.com/?p=17564#comment-18618 AlexE,
You say that Roloson is old and inexperienced. Yes, he is 41 years old, but he has already proven that it’s not a factor. Inexperienced?? This is his third trip to the playoffs, and the last time, he took 8th seed Edmonton to the finals before he was injured. If Roli’s inexperienced, then what the heck does that make your goalie???

You say that the Caps will win in 7 at most, which I think is fair, because I’ve never seen anyone win in 8 or 9 games…

]]> By: 28ISGREAT http://www.russianmachineneverbreaks.com/2011/04/27/the-face-of-the-enemy-revealed-tampa-bay-lightning/#comment-18602 28ISGREAT Thu, 28 Apr 2011 17:24:11 +0000 http://www.russianmachineneverbreaks.com/?p=17564#comment-18602 Im thinking this series will go to 7 very brutal games. TB seems to be hitting a stride, which makes me a little nervous. Though ultimately, Caps will take it.

I agree with the earlier poster who said Game 2 will be a good indicator of how this series will look/last.

]]> By: Denise http://www.russianmachineneverbreaks.com/2011/04/27/the-face-of-the-enemy-revealed-tampa-bay-lightning/#comment-18595 Denise Thu, 28 Apr 2011 16:21:03 +0000 http://www.russianmachineneverbreaks.com/?p=17564#comment-18595 Just wondering, did the Penns stick around for the handshake or did they leave in a huff like they did at the Winter Classic? I was at work, didn’t get to see game.

]]> By: Bucky Katt http://www.russianmachineneverbreaks.com/2011/04/27/the-face-of-the-enemy-revealed-tampa-bay-lightning/#comment-18594 Bucky Katt Thu, 28 Apr 2011 16:02:50 +0000 http://www.russianmachineneverbreaks.com/?p=17564#comment-18594 Bastinda sez: “Lundqvist shut us out twice during the regular season too. Look at him now.”

Yep. Literally cryin and lining up tee times. :0)

]]> By: Bastinda http://www.russianmachineneverbreaks.com/2011/04/27/the-face-of-the-enemy-revealed-tampa-bay-lightning/#comment-18588 Bastinda Thu, 28 Apr 2011 13:36:10 +0000 http://www.russianmachineneverbreaks.com/?p=17564#comment-18588 Lundqvist shut us out twice during the regular season too. Look at him now. Caps in 4.

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