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To: airborne
Holtby is an exceptional goalie. For some unknown reason, the playoffs turn his hands to bricks and he forgets to move when he should. He looked shaky against the Leafs and he looked no different last night.

Caps had best defensive stats of the regular season. Even though lines change, especially during the playoffs, the Caps third line had a much higher Corsi score than the Pen's third - 58.57 vs. 45.92 during the regular season. They were also much higher in scoring chance percentage and expected goals percentage. Can't speak to the 4th line, although there are more than a few teams who would love to have Beagle, Winnik and Connolly working it. The first and second lines for both teams are stellar. So no, I wouldn't agree that the Caps don't have 4 good lines.

I will, however, agree that the Caps are notoriously uptight in the playoffs and have a long and storied history of choking. Add an unsettled Holtby to the mix and a fan will be concerned. Caps out hit Pens 41-17 last night. If they can maintain that kind of physical play it will show later in the series.....if it gets that far. Last night was a tough loss. We'll see what team shows up tomorrow.

179 posted on 04/28/2017 11:14:51 AM PDT by Mase (Save me from the people who would save me from myself!)
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To: Mase

Word is Hagelin will play tomorrow.


181 posted on 04/28/2017 1:48:12 PM PDT by airborne (I don't always scream at the TV but when I do it's hockey playoffs season!)
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