I know some Caps fans might gripe that the Bolts got all the lucky breaks, IMO good teams make their own luck. The Bolts have a superb system for the playoffs and haven’t strayed away from it. And even though this series isn’t officially over, I’ll tell you I’m very impressed with the Bolts performance so far. Bravo!

TBL is being outshot, but not outchanced. TBL is capitalizing (pun intended) on their chances, Caps are not.

Don’t get me wrong, I’m not complaining that the Bolts have taken a commanding lead in this series….I’m just a wee bit surprised.

However, Greg’s comment above that: “Boucher is riding inferior talent and old age to a 3 – 0 lead” is ridiculous! Please tell me who’s inferior….St. Louis? Stamkos? Really? Because both of them had more points this regular season than anyone on the Caps. And may I remind you that Stamkos shared the Richard trophy in 2010 with Crosby…not Ovechkin. And Lecavalier, a former 50 goal scorer, has matured into one of the most well rounded players (and leaders) in the game today.

My point is….don’t talk down to the Bolts like they are beneath the Caps. They too have earned their place in this series. And with a 3-0 lead, they are about to jump into the Eastern Conference Finals with both feet.

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As a fan, I’m upset. Fans dedicate themselves to a team. I spent money on the tickets, gas, food, and lodging to go to the game with my husband. With the economic times, going to see my team is a big investment. This was the only game I could manage to see this season due to my location, job, and funds. I wouldn’t be as upset from a loss where the Caps were passionate and actually trying. I’m upset that I had to spend it for THAT display of nothing. I can’t imagine what its like for Caps season ticket holds who make big investments and this is the note that our season will most likely end on. Last year, the Caps were knocked out, but they were playing passionately. No one was trying last night but Neuvy. Tampa is playing like they want it, and I hate to say it, but if this is all we’re getting then Tampa rightfully deserves to advance.

I think my only complaint for this game review is the absence of any criticism towards Jeff Schultz. Seriously. He was by far the worst player last night.

Thanks! You’re the best.

I could feel the team falling into bad habits, but this time, I did what I could to simply believe they would win. I’ve not much to say right now, since there is another game tonight. I am focused on their win tonight. One thing I’ll mention to those who swear that the run-n-gun, hair on fire, let the leash off of the Sashas kind of play that many still truly believe will get wins in the playoffs is that a good defensive mentality shouldn’t preclude a great offensive showing. Both the Sashas have scored dirty goals this year and both have been better two-way players. There are ways to have team unity and solid team play, while still allowing our star power to do what they do. It is a “coaching” thing, but Boucher hasn’t had the same issues getting his team to be ALL IN (something that’s written on the front of the St. Pete Times Forum in very large letters), so my thoughts today are these two: I am a mental attitide coach and I’m unemployed (most of us agree there’s a “metal attitude issue with our CAPS right?) and it would seem from recent BB history that our Capitals just don’t have an answer for French Canadian coaches. There are ALWAYS going to be French Canadian coaches on the road to the Stanley Cup.

Thanks for all the fun and hockey-love RMNB!