Clues Posted December 3, 2015 Report Share Posted December 3, 2015 Thursday, December 3rd, 2015 CAPITALS (17-5-1) at CANADIENS (19-4-3)TV: RDS, CITYM, CSN-DC 7:30pmSeason series: The Montreal Canadiens won two of three games against the Washington Capitals last season. All three games went beyond regulation, with Washington winning 5-4 in a shootout at Bell Centre on April 2 to avoid being swept. Canadiens defenseman P.K. Subban had a goal and three assists. Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin and forward Joel Ward, who is now playing for the San Jose Sharks, each scored twice and defenseman John Carlson had three assists.Capitals team scope: Defenseman Brooks Orpik won't play, but he is traveling to Montreal and will take part in the morning skate Thursday. He remains day-to-day with a lower-body injury. Washington has had an eventful week despite not playing for four days since its 4-2 win at the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday. Goalie Braden Holtby was named NHL Second Star of the Month for November on Monday, and the Capitals engaged in team-building activities at Joint Base Andrews, formerly Andrews Air Force Base, in Maryland on Tuesday. Washington coach Barry Trotz referred to Holtby as the Capitals' eraser after practice Wednesday. "Goaltending is all about giving your team the attitude," Trotz told the Capitals website. "If you're unsure about your goaltending, you're not going to have much attitude in a positive way. You're always going to be doubting, the trust factor's not there, so it's like having a bad quarterback, it just doesn't work."Canadiens team scope: Montreal coach Michel Therrien retained his new line combinations at practice Wednesday. Therrien reunited left wing Max Pacioretty and center David Desharnais on a line with Dale Weise during the Canadiens' 2-1 win against the Columbus Blue Jackets. He also paired Czech forwards Tomas Plekanec and Tomas Fleischmann with Paul Byron on right wing. "I'm happy I did it because it gave the team a lot of energy starting in the second period and with that energy, we were very dynamic," Therrien said. "It allowed our team to put a lot of pressure on the other team and limit their shots on goal, limit their chances and play within our structure, so the players were very positive about the changes that were made." Injured forward Michael Bournival was placed on waivers Wednesday. Bournival, who will report to St. John's of the American Hockey League if he is not claimed, has not played because of concussion-like symptoms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PuckPundit Posted December 3, 2015 Report Share Posted December 3, 2015 Good test of the Habs' Cup challenger credentials against Ovechkin & co . Nothing better to measure up than against a multiple Rocket Richard trophy winner, the league's current 2nd best GAA goalie and the league's 2nd best PP squad . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HabsRuleForever Posted December 3, 2015 Report Share Posted December 3, 2015 Washington has won five in a row. It's time for a loss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinot-1 Posted December 3, 2015 Report Share Posted December 3, 2015 Thanks for the GDT, Clues. Tonight's game will show us what were made of. If everyone comes ready to play, we should have this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinot-1 Posted December 3, 2015 Report Share Posted December 3, 2015 I found this somewhere. "While Washington has won 17 of its first 23 games, it’s beaten the teams it’s supposed to beat, but against top competition, the Capitals have fallen short. They’ve had losses against the Rangers, Penguins and Dallas Stars." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vegasrick Posted December 3, 2015 Report Share Posted December 3, 2015 Thanks for the GDT, Clues. Tonight's game will show us what were made of. If everyone comes ready to play, we should have this. ....but if everyone doesn't, well, we know who to blame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fnveenie Posted December 3, 2015 Report Share Posted December 3, 2015 This is Condon's biggest test yet. Let's hope he's up to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vegasrick Posted December 3, 2015 Report Share Posted December 3, 2015 It's another 7:30 start. I think they scheduled it this way so Clues could be here on time, complete with baked goods. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinot-1 Posted December 3, 2015 Report Share Posted December 3, 2015 It's another 7:30 start. I think they scheduled it this way so Clues could be here on time, complete with baked goods. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinot-1 Posted December 3, 2015 Report Share Posted December 3, 2015 Tonight's refs are, Kyle Rehman & Gord Dwyer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vegasrick Posted December 3, 2015 Report Share Posted December 3, 2015 Tonight's refs are, Kyle Rehman & Gord Dwyer I've come to believe that it doesn't matter who the refs are, they all seem to fit the mold of "Gary Bettman Hockey League Ref #1" and "Gary Bettman Hockey League Ref #2" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clues Posted December 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 3, 2015 It's another 7:30 start. I think they scheduled it this way so Clues could be here on time, complete with baked goods.Hahaha. I did bake more cookies today. But I will be watching the game with someone, so I might not be on that much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vegasrick Posted December 4, 2015 Report Share Posted December 4, 2015 Hahaha. I did bake more cookies today. But I will be watching the game with someone, so I might not be on that much. OK.....as long as the "universe" knows you baked, Washington doesn't stand a chance. Enjoy the game! And don't forget to blame kinot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennifer_rocket Posted December 4, 2015 Report Share Posted December 4, 2015 I feel like we're about to see the return of a Montreal team that desperately needs Carey Price to win games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vegasrick Posted December 4, 2015 Report Share Posted December 4, 2015 I feel like we're about to see the return of a Montreal team that desperately needs Carey Price to win games. ...and I think we'll see the Habs at their best, rising to the occasion of playing an elite team. Habs win by 2 or more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinot-1 Posted December 4, 2015 Report Share Posted December 4, 2015 Hahaha. I did bake more cookies today. But I will be watching the game with someone, so I might not be on that much. They "Are" Habs fans,,,are they not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habs_93 Posted December 4, 2015 Report Share Posted December 4, 2015 I have absolutely no idea what's going to happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southernhabfan Posted December 4, 2015 Report Share Posted December 4, 2015 Very nice young lady. Cookies go with it I suppose...Go Habs! Drop the puck! I have absolutely no idea what's going to happen. Well if you did...I would be asking you how well gold and silver will do tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennifer_rocket Posted December 4, 2015 Report Share Posted December 4, 2015 ...and I think we'll see the Habs at their best, rising to the occasion of playing an elite team. Habs win by 2 or more. I hope you're right, Rick! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habs_93 Posted December 4, 2015 Report Share Posted December 4, 2015 Well if you did...I would be asking you how ell gold and silver will do tomorrow. I would actually feel slightly more confident forecasting metal spots than NHL games, and I have almost no idea what I'm doing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClassicHabsFan Posted December 4, 2015 Report Share Posted December 4, 2015 Good evening, all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vegasrick Posted December 4, 2015 Report Share Posted December 4, 2015 I would actually feel slightly more confident forecasting metal spots than NHL games, and I have almost no idea what I'm doing. Well, as they say, that's why they play the game....to decide how much gold and silver will be worth after the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clues Posted December 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2015 OK.....as long as the "universe" knows you baked, Washington doesn't stand a chance. Enjoy the game! And don't forget to blame kinot!I'll never forget. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennifer_rocket Posted December 4, 2015 Report Share Posted December 4, 2015 I wonder if we'll see one of those coach's challenges that end up with a totally random outcome tonight? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clues Posted December 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2015 They "Are" Habs fans,,,are they not? Yep! No worries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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