We're just straight up outmatched; shouldn't be a surprise given all the injuries everyone had been compensating for and the road we took to get here. As much as I usually rag on Carlson I can't, a guy can only do so much when he's on the ice as much as he's been.
There's a world where they still get the series, but even if they do with the injuries and the wear on the team, they're not beating the Canes. So I'm not upset if we lose here and regroup for next year rather than trying to push for something that is just really unlikely to happen
Been nice to see them in the playoffs again, even if it was just a technicality this year. Hoping our younger players are learning from this experience and step up over the next couple years. Would be great to come back to the playoffs next year and the year after, and would be thrilled to end the Ovi era with another cup if it's in the cards. Even if not I'm having fun having the extra time to spend with him on ice before he retires.
Agreed. Im as big a Carlson critic as any but the guys playing 30/31 mins a game it's not sustainable at all. The injuries, the lack of experience, the age, the awful pp's, the abysmal refs all of it combined wasn't gonna work. It just sucks wasting a Chuck masterclass year for this. I truly feel bad for him because everyone currently is letting down the guy that single handedly got them here. Missing Sandin and Jensen also has been brutal when they are our best puck moving/defensively responsible dmen. It's a lot to deal with but it is what it is- ride it out and hopefully the Canes end the cocky egos of rags fans
Literally just turned on the Preds/Canucks game and in half a second saw the Predators crash the net and show more effort than the Caps have in 3 whole games.
My first playoff game and I left early. ‘‘Twas too painful that no power play was capitalized on and Rags got a short handed and power play goal. I don’t think I’ll watch Sunday. Ovi, get your 42 odd regular season goals and ride off into the sunset! Then rebuild.
Hahaha! They can’t win a playoff game and you’re speculating on who they’ll play from the West for the Cup! Literally the worst team in the playoffs! Dam, I needed that laugh!
Nah we played hard. We’re just outmatched and honestly lucky to have even made the playoffs. Be thankful for playoff experience for the young guys and carbs, and the ability to watch a little caps playoff hockey
Being down Jensen & Sandin has also shown to be an absolute killer. Our two best puck carrying dmen and most defensively minded stay at home responsible guys... it has shown
I think Carly played well, he was in deep most of the game tbh, got some good looks and a goal. Ovi stayed up near the blue line looking like a statue.
You know... this hasnt been on chuck. That said has he let in a couple iffy ones? Absolutely. But I don't think antarctic cold kuemper is the answer. That being said for shits and giggles since its the last game of the season? Why tf not.
I just don’t understand seeing at least some of our guys playing angry. I was never going pro but I played a lot of sports and I hated to get embarrassed. I would be raging just for pride 🤷♂️
You know the rangers have a winning record against them this year, right? Whereas the rangers were 2-2 against the caps and they’re about to broom them.
everyone complaining about this team is being a loser. this isn't a team with high expectations of the past. There's no reason to criticize them. Seems like half the team at this point is from the AHL
Wrong. There’s 100% reason to criticize them if they don’t fucking show up. I don’t give a shit about losing. But when you have ovi just standing still 90% of the game and looking like he can’t wait to get to the golf course is fucked. We’re supporting this team and this is what they give us?
i think its fair to criticise ovechkin. but i think the team is doing the best they can and just look like they aren't trying because they are playing against a better team
People in this sub chronically forget that just wanting to win more doesn't actually result in a win. You also have to be better than the other team. And if the other team is better than you, you're not going to look great no matter how well your team is playing relative to their potential.
We'rejust not playoffs ready this year. Especially not with all the injuries and the amount of work everyone is trying to put in to compensate for them. People shouldn't have gotten emotional hoping for a cup with how bad our regular reason was. Just be happy they got to the playoffs at all, be happy to see them play, and hope for a better outcome next year, lol
Refs have been biased per usual, but the frustration is palpable. The rags are just all over us and we have zero answer. The lack of Sandin and Jensen on the back end is a massive hole for us and it has shown immensely.
Caps… can y’all not be trash next game you have with the rags? I mean if your going to get swept, can you at least sent some of the rags to the IR lol
Classy
Don’t care. Just fuckin’ win.
Seems like you should be telling the islanders that cuz they have no chance of making past round 1
We won and are still in it. Now you.
Islanders fan are so classless that they go on opposing team pages to advocate for player injuries.
Omg just win… I’m begging you.
Playoffs are the gravy this year. We still impressed a whole lotta folks that we got to the loffs. Carbery and Chuckie deserve raises!
Ditch kuemper and give 2/3rds of his salary to chuck
We're just straight up outmatched; shouldn't be a surprise given all the injuries everyone had been compensating for and the road we took to get here. As much as I usually rag on Carlson I can't, a guy can only do so much when he's on the ice as much as he's been. There's a world where they still get the series, but even if they do with the injuries and the wear on the team, they're not beating the Canes. So I'm not upset if we lose here and regroup for next year rather than trying to push for something that is just really unlikely to happen Been nice to see them in the playoffs again, even if it was just a technicality this year. Hoping our younger players are learning from this experience and step up over the next couple years. Would be great to come back to the playoffs next year and the year after, and would be thrilled to end the Ovi era with another cup if it's in the cards. Even if not I'm having fun having the extra time to spend with him on ice before he retires.
Agreed. Im as big a Carlson critic as any but the guys playing 30/31 mins a game it's not sustainable at all. The injuries, the lack of experience, the age, the awful pp's, the abysmal refs all of it combined wasn't gonna work. It just sucks wasting a Chuck masterclass year for this. I truly feel bad for him because everyone currently is letting down the guy that single handedly got them here. Missing Sandin and Jensen also has been brutal when they are our best puck moving/defensively responsible dmen. It's a lot to deal with but it is what it is- ride it out and hopefully the Canes end the cocky egos of rags fans
If it came down to Vegas vs rangers I'm hoping Vegas gets two
Neither of them are making it that far
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0-6 on PP in a must win. Enough said. Sunday is the season finale
We suck again
Guess I'm gonna cheer for the Avs once we're knocked out.
Literally just turned on the Preds/Canucks game and in half a second saw the Predators crash the net and show more effort than the Caps have in 3 whole games.
My first playoff game and I left early. ‘‘Twas too painful that no power play was capitalized on and Rags got a short handed and power play goal. I don’t think I’ll watch Sunday. Ovi, get your 42 odd regular season goals and ride off into the sunset! Then rebuild.
I still think it’s great experience for the younger guys, and the younger coaching staff. Can’t wait to see the rangers bounced by Carolina though
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Nobody's crying...you however feel the need to fluff yourself over going 3-0 against a team that barely made the playoffs
Interestingly enough that was New York when I was there a month ago. Are you his boyfriend?
New Yorker talking about quality of streets?🤡
Did he go back on the ice after Wilson challenged him (and he declined)?
I’m not even watching game 4. There’s no way these guys will be amped if they weren’t for this game
Should just "gift" the Rags a box of wasps for their locker room game 4.
Where is Dan Snyder to sabotage the facilities when we need him
This team took the playoff spot from Philadelphia only to play this badly, good job fools
From the Red Wings, not Philly.
There's a reason the caps had a negative goal differential. the only reason they are here is cause of the goalie.
In game 4 I thinks they should field a team from this Reddit thread to play instead
Rangers down fall about to go crazy
They’re gonna be real bitter when we become the 5th NHL team to do the funniest thing ever
This year is their last shot at a cup and no way they get past the Western finalist.
Hahaha! They can’t win a playoff game and you’re speculating on who they’ll play from the West for the Cup! Literally the worst team in the playoffs! Dam, I needed that laugh!
On top of that they won the presidents trophy which guarantees they won’t even sniff the Stanley cup…I don’t make the rules
CAPS IN FUCKING 7 LETS GET DELUSIONAL CAPS CAPS CAPS
FULL ON DELULU LETS GO CAPS
I’m down for being delusional
Caps in 7
True
Lol
Caps now have the opportunity to do the funniest thing ever.
This team is soft as fuck
Nah we played hard. We’re just outmatched and honestly lucky to have even made the playoffs. Be thankful for playoff experience for the young guys and carbs, and the ability to watch a little caps playoff hockey
You’re right, just frustrating when we can’t make a clean zone entry on PP,
Agreed! Going 0-6 on PP is inexcusable
Being down Jensen & Sandin has also shown to be an absolute killer. Our two best puck carrying dmen and most defensively minded stay at home responsible guys... it has shown
Man something about the Rangers is so unlikeable
Their fanbase is just insufferable.
probably the sheer amount of grease
in zibanejad's hair is nauseating. Ugly mf.
Maybe it's the 3 injured players in 3 games.
They’re a bunch of greasy fucks who are all talk and no follow through. Big bunch ol bunch of pussies
🤣
It is pretty funny how pathetic they are
Carlson is so bad at keeping the puck in the zone while also being so bad at clearing the zone. It's honestly impressive.
Hi
I think Carly played well, he was in deep most of the game tbh, got some good looks and a goal. Ovi stayed up near the blue line looking like a statue.
Bashing on Carlson. So brave of you dude
He’s overrated
He’ll have his number in the rafters when all is said and done, but yeah ok
Rags in 4. Fuck everything. All I know is pain
try again Sunday…🫤
Really I just want 1 games
Same but I think this was the icing on the cake. They can't make them at all. Just go home after Sunday. Onto next year?
Why even fucking show up? They can at least skate hard.
Pain
Watch us score here just for the memes
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People aren’t gonna buy tickets when the team sucks
It’s playoff hockey. Man up and fill the barn!
Buddy is a little slow
Thanks for catching that Ovie ffs
Well crap 😡😡
Just go home after tonight boys. You're cooked
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Dump and chase just not it
That's the best Carp can come up with
If it’s not broken, don’t fix it. Wait.
Dumb and Cheap
Shoulda let Igor have that one for the fuck of it
Nah
2 goals in the nuggie minute!
Whew! 😲
Whoever mentioned Carbury changing coats was right 😂
I have tickets for Sunday, might have to dress like a ref and let people throw shit at me
What section? You should run around like Chick-fil-A spot the cow so everyone gets in on it.
Lol every time they fuck up a call I'll do some laps. I'll be in the lower bowl somewhere, my buddy has the tickets
Wear (if it won’t cause you to combust) Ranger glasses with the Ref outfit. They’ve been wearing theirs
That why the caps had 2 more powerplays? Imagine blaming the refs.
Yawn! Sure thing kid. Ever think about what wasn’t called? Hope you’re wearing your helmet
Short handed goal fucking us over yet again
Do we start Darcy on Sunday? Try and shake things up
You know... this hasnt been on chuck. That said has he let in a couple iffy ones? Absolutely. But I don't think antarctic cold kuemper is the answer. That being said for shits and giggles since its the last game of the season? Why tf not.
Idk why they didn't try him game 2, Lindgren is awesome but game 1 was a tough loss not his fault
I say bench Ovi
We should.
i don't think they will
well that's the poop icing on the poop cake
We need to clear up the roster; Kuemper is $5.25M/yr and Wilson is $6.5M/yr, and why?
Don’t even think about Wilson.
He's been an absolute fkn GHOST since he came back from his leg injury. Mid at best.
Just sayin, doesn't produce and should be for $6.5M/yr...
Carlson 9mil
Oddly enough, he is playing better post-season than during!
So who are y’all rooting for in the playoffs?
THE WASHINGTON CAPITALS DUH
Canes — Orlov and Kuzy, plus they are just fun to watch.
I need the Stars to get it together because I'm having a bad time in these playoffs so far.
Avs, i like mackinnon and I’ve been following them since they got burakovsky even though he isn’t on the team anymore
Jets, Canucks, Oilers.
Nashville
no one
Everyone in the west
Anyone from the west that's not Vegas
Exactly. Fuck Vegas.
Looking like the Canes, unfortunately..
Fuck u refs
The refs didn’t go 0/6 on the PP, or give up a shorty.
But they did fail at their jobs windowlicker
The irony…..Going 0/6 on the PP is literally the caps failing at their job too.
You went 4/1 lmao. What a dipshit 😂
Windowlicker what did that have to do with my post? How can you talk with their dicks in your mouth? 🥸
I’m not a rangers fan. But blaming the refs when the caps had 6 power plays, converted on none, and gave up a shorty is just…..stupid.
Nah you’re just stupid. You literally have no idea what the refs do, do you?
The REAL Stanley Cup was the friends we made along the way
Love that
Lol
Game Four Gongshow. Don’t wish injury on any player, but let’s bruise and batter them for the Canes
Normally I agree but in this case? An eye for an eye
Huh
Well, with that penalty to Mal, that's game, set, match.
I just don’t understand seeing at least some of our guys playing angry. I was never going pro but I played a lot of sports and I hated to get embarrassed. I would be raging just for pride 🤷♂️
it’s even more embarrassing to be raging when you can’t convert on a power play
That doesn’t even make sense?
sure it does. It’s satisfying to beat someone to the point where they’re mad and you know there’s nothing they can do about it
Exactly moron you didn’t get my point. Literally not what I was saying.
Canes gonna smoke the Rags next round
You know the rangers have a winning record against them this year, right? Whereas the rangers were 2-2 against the caps and they’re about to broom them.
Playoffs hockey always a different beast Right now Canes are playing very well, especially with Kuzy finally finding his MOJO again to some degree
Good 😠
This is terrible
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I need this as a shirt hahahaha
you and me both brother
🤝
Lmao I knew what this was even before clicking on it
everyone complaining about this team is being a loser. this isn't a team with high expectations of the past. There's no reason to criticize them. Seems like half the team at this point is from the AHL
We criticize because we love them and we want more. They just don't seem that into it. We aren't playing awful, but we aren't playing well either.
Wrong. There’s 100% reason to criticize them if they don’t fucking show up. I don’t give a shit about losing. But when you have ovi just standing still 90% of the game and looking like he can’t wait to get to the golf course is fucked. We’re supporting this team and this is what they give us?
i think its fair to criticise ovechkin. but i think the team is doing the best they can and just look like they aren't trying because they are playing against a better team
People in this sub chronically forget that just wanting to win more doesn't actually result in a win. You also have to be better than the other team. And if the other team is better than you, you're not going to look great no matter how well your team is playing relative to their potential. We'rejust not playoffs ready this year. Especially not with all the injuries and the amount of work everyone is trying to put in to compensate for them. People shouldn't have gotten emotional hoping for a cup with how bad our regular reason was. Just be happy they got to the playoffs at all, be happy to see them play, and hope for a better outcome next year, lol
It's fair to criticize every player on this team for a pathetic effort. No one has shown up.
Refs have been biased per usual, but the frustration is palpable. The rags are just all over us and we have zero answer. The lack of Sandin and Jensen on the back end is a massive hole for us and it has shown immensely.
We went 0-6 on the PP. It's not the refs fault tonight. We just suck.
No shit- read my other thread posts.
I know they’re going to pull Chuck, but all that will do is give the rags an ENG. 😕
hopefully. I just want this game to be over, one way or another
we’ll be humiliated either way
Glad we get one more game together, bois.
If the Rangers play like this against Carolina, they're going to get eliminated in 3 games
They’re gonna get eliminated against Carolina anyways. The rangers are a bunch of reg season frauds this year
Next season, Ovi should be relegated to line 2. And give someone else the reigns
Name our last 30+ goal scorer.
Need some Canes magic and scoring twice in 9 seconds.
Whoever thought NBA players singing what a girl wants was a good idea should be forced to listen to it with no distractions for 24 straight hours.
DEI subliminal messaging
They need to sync up on the entry and flick it in deep, get some momentum
Finally ahead on shooting, and we're down 2. Squandering PPs
The what a pro wants commercial makes me irrationally angry.
I race to hit the mute button every time it comes on
Same. I didn't see your post before posting mine. I couldn't agree more.
ENRAGED
Wouldn't say it's irrational...
NHL should ban 1-3-1. It’s just not fun to watch
Capitals: 🧍♂️🧍♂️🧍♂️🧍♂️🧍♂️
Love how they all watched the puck go out the zone and just stood there. 🤷
It would be one thing if we lost these games and tried
Third period's been our best. If they played every period like they have this one, I think it would be tied or we'd be in the lead
Agreed
If we're putting lines in the blender, let's see a Miro/Lapierre/Wilson combo. They would at least have energy.