Round 2

[fanfan]

was it just me or was there more caps watching last nights game then playing? I thought i saw Sullivan and 2 or 3 more that were kicking around the dressing room area and were watching the game on the glass? Maybe thats why they only won by 1 goal dont got a full team on the ice.

[JuniorHockeyFan]

The stars work hard and get their goals as a result of that. They aren't as talented as the top three teams but they put up a good fight Saturday against the Caps. They wont go lying down, might even steal a game, but thats about it. Last weekend was a prime time to steal one, as Sullivan, Escott and Walsh were out of the lineup.

Not saying they are going to win... but why are the all mighty St Johns Caps only beating them by one goal? and really only got into the game because of power play chances. They were down 2-0 for the first and were out shot in the game.

I think you are mixed up here. I would argue the Stars were only in the game because of early penalties by the Caps. The Stars had 4 PP's including a 5 on 3 in the first. They also had a 4 minute PP to end the game as a result of the hit from behind by Carter. Thier inability to take further advantage of those PP's was a big difference (1 for 7 I believe). The Caps went 3-4 on the PP, including two on the spearing penalty to McGrath (gutless in my opinion) The Caps won because they are a better team, but they dug themselves a hole early because of the penalites, its definately not the reason they were in the game.

As was said, I wouldnt find the shot totals for two reasons : 1.) The Caps defiantely had better quality chances and 2.) I don't think those shot totals are remotely close to accurate most games.

Not to take anything away from the Stars, I thought they played a great game work ethic wise, but the PP definately has to get better. Hopefully tonights game is a close one as well

[viewfromhere]

Well, I guess the Caps proved my point last night against the Stars. 5 goals in 5 minutes tell me they can practically score at will againt the Stars and the Stars basically play the same way time and time again.
Watch them for a period and you can beat them everytime, nothing changes with this team, some players might play a little harder than others but you will not see any team hockey played.

[eastcoaster]

Not to correct the paper or anything but it was four goals in 5 minutes and two of those were power play goals. We had a good game of hockey until Bishop gave CBN two penalties in the first three minutes, the first one I believe was 16 seconds into the period. Two power play goals and two even strength goals and that was all she wrote.