Another up and down game ends up as a W for the Caps. Kirsten complained about my beard today, and I promised to shave it off if they lost. So far, every time I think about shaving for a loss the Caps when and deny me the chance. For a look at my beardedness, check me out at the Beardathon.
Game 2 proved to be a battle of the superstars, with both managing to tally hattricks. The difference in the final score was provided by Dave Steckel's goal in front of the net, the second he's scored in two games. If the Caps are to keep winning, guys like Steckel have to continue to step up close to the net. Ovie is good, but he's not going to get a hattrick every game, even if it does seem that Fleury can't stop his hard shots. Fleury was in position for both the second and third of Ovechkin's goal, but Ovie just managed to sling it just over a pad or shoulder and in. That is good news for Caps fans if Fleury continues to struggle with Ovie's shots.
On the other hand, the Caps need to work defensively on blocking Crosby out from the net. There is no reason he should be getting that much time standing in front of Varlamov without getting cleared out and planted on his crustashioed face. Other than that, it was an improved performance from the Caps. They can win each game they go into as long as they keep their heads about them and don't get cocky. They still need to avoid taking the stupid penalties, but they've been getting slightly better. I thought several of the calls today were a bit iffy on the part of the officials.
I think that's all for now. They played a good game and seem set to continue to dominate this series.
Until next time,
-TES
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