Tonight's Lineup
Jose Theodore will start tonight for the Caps and will oppose Predators backup Dan Ellis, who will get the nod because standout rookie Pekka Rinne has the flu. Rinne will be replaced on the bench by Drew MacIntyre, who was recalled this afternoon from AHL Milwaukee.
Forwards
Ovechkin-Backstrom-Kozlov
Fleischmann-Fedorov-Semin
Laich-Steckel-Fehr
Brashear-Gordon-Bradley
Defense
Morrisonn-Green
Poti-Schultz
Erskine-Jurcina
Scratch
Michael Nylander (upper body).
I'll have a postgame wrap-up after cranking out my gamer.
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Tarik El-Bashir
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March 10, 2009; 7:12 PM ET
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Posted by: wtf_e_fehr | March 10, 2009 7:44 PM | Report abuse
Lets make em stick the AHLer in by the 2nd
Posted by: austinsteve | March 10, 2009 7:47 PM | Report abuse
LET'S GO CAPS!!!
LET'S GO CAPS!!!
LET'S GO CAPS!!!
Posted by: ludeman95 | March 10, 2009 7:51 PM | Report abuse
We need some goals from Flash and Fehr.
Posted by: Wemiss21 | March 10, 2009 7:52 PM | Report abuse
I'd have switched Fleisch and Laich...trust BB...
GO CAPS!
Posted by: fnralch | March 10, 2009 7:58 PM | Report abuse
I like Al and everything, but its always weird when he calls games.
Posted by: wtf_e_fehr | March 10, 2009 8:01 PM | Report abuse
OH God... Koken calling the game?
Posted by: rachel216 | March 10, 2009 8:01 PM | Report abuse
Anyone got a stream for tonight??
Posted by: jarresm | March 10, 2009 8:03 PM | Report abuse
where is Joe B??!!
Posted by: rachel216 | March 10, 2009 8:04 PM | Report abuse
probably versus?
Posted by: wtf_e_fehr | March 10, 2009 8:05 PM | Report abuse
JoeB's working on Versus BUF-PHI
Posted by: fnralch | March 10, 2009 8:05 PM | Report abuse
whew...lucky we arent blacked out?
Posted by: wtf_e_fehr | March 10, 2009 8:06 PM | Report abuse
Joe's calling the Philly Buffalo game.
Posted by: --Boo-- | March 10, 2009 8:06 PM | Report abuse
fnralch:
Were you the one saying if you let Backs go if you had to? If so, do you still feel that way after hearing the opening? :-)
Posted by: --Boo-- | March 10, 2009 8:07 PM | Report abuse
No streams tonight that I know of. Atdhe was such a nice thing, now they only have 2-3 streams / night, and sucky ones.
Game on, let's go Caps!
Posted by: mauree | March 10, 2009 8:08 PM | Report abuse
UM... BAD start...
Posted by: rachel216 | March 10, 2009 8:09 PM | Report abuse
could not have been a worse start
Posted by: wtf_e_fehr | March 10, 2009 8:09 PM | Report abuse
simply terrible
Posted by: skins1110 | March 10, 2009 8:10 PM | Report abuse
Crud.
fnralch:
Sorry - I lose my command of the English language after 8pm.
mauree:
Sorry. :-( Not even Justin?
Posted by: --Boo-- | March 10, 2009 8:10 PM | Report abuse
the only game not on the website that shall not be named is the Caps game...I'm hoping they update soon
Posted by: Moose33 | March 10, 2009 8:10 PM | Report abuse
my god GET IT OUT, HELP THEO OUT!!! that was a horrible goal early. they left him to make 3 saves in a row...GOSH!!!
Posted by: capsfan387 | March 10, 2009 8:10 PM | Report abuse
that is just pathetic. we might not make the playoffs just like rangers did last year with that horrible collapse at the end of the year
Posted by: capsfan5252 | March 10, 2009 8:12 PM | Report abuse
Yeah not even justin. Don't be sorry, I can see it on tv :D.
Just sucks in principle.
Come on boys get it back!
Posted by: mauree | March 10, 2009 8:12 PM | Report abuse
Al Koken is weird.
Posted by: rachel216 | March 10, 2009 8:12 PM | Report abuse
this game is a real confidence builder for the boy and despite the bad start we can win this !
LET'S GO CAPS!
Posted by: jogabonito | March 10, 2009 8:12 PM | Report abuse
Oh great, there goalie is confident.
Posted by: wtf_e_fehr | March 10, 2009 8:13 PM | Report abuse
I just hope this isn't one of those "mediocre goalie plays out of his mind" type of games.
Posted by: jogabonito | March 10, 2009 8:14 PM | Report abuse
mauree:
Oh! lol! :-) I was gonna say that you need to get Center Ice!! ;-) Poor UKDave does not have that option (although I doubt he is up tonight!).
Sounds like Ellis has a lot to prove ... hopefully he does not pull a Gerber on us.
Posted by: --Boo-- | March 10, 2009 8:14 PM | Report abuse
Ovi's time. He MUST now show his leadership.
Boo: well, I've never said I'd let Backs go if we can keep him... ;-)
Posted by: fnralch | March 10, 2009 8:15 PM | Report abuse
Word has it the the bad economy is effecting everyone. Seems Cheef's and wendel's budget does not let them consistently buy and consume their MD "Mad Dog" 20/20, Thunderbird and Night Train Express wines. So now they will be out of their drunken stupor more often and on the blog. Just a coincidence that the Caps are losing at the same time!
:)
Posted by: puckman | March 10, 2009 8:15 PM | Report abuse
It seems that the Caps are specializing in making mediocre goalies look good recently....Ellis is looking like Brodeur.
LET'S GO CAPS! Let's get the confidence back.
Posted by: DevilsCapsGal | March 10, 2009 8:15 PM | Report abuse
ellis is lookin sharp :/
Posted by: rachel216 | March 10, 2009 8:16 PM | Report abuse
Semin is flying again. When he shoots this much I just don't see how teams will keep him from scoring.
Posted by: Davethecapsfan | March 10, 2009 8:16 PM | Report abuse
theo is doing awesome. our D better support him and our forwards better finish to help him out. THEO!!!
Posted by: capsfan387 | March 10, 2009 8:16 PM | Report abuse
have heard the name yet....8?
Posted by: wtf_e_fehr | March 10, 2009 8:17 PM | Report abuse
If the boys create traffic in front of Ellis...they will score some goals.
Posted by: MReilly9 | March 10, 2009 8:17 PM | Report abuse
Oh no, I just came home and looked up the results on line. A goal already? Crap! Do I dare go down to watch it on TV?
Posted by: caraveli | March 10, 2009 8:18 PM | Report abuse
wow guy they are really dominating us if we want it this time we are really going to have to KEEP IT OUT OF OUR ZONE please
Posted by: HockeyFarmer | March 10, 2009 8:18 PM | Report abuse
Jeff FFFFF-ing Schultz...
Posted by: patrone | March 10, 2009 8:19 PM | Report abuse
Caravelli
yeah, Caps are trying to tie it, we're not playing bad. Need to be careful on D, cause they can be snake-fast.
Posted by: mauree | March 10, 2009 8:19 PM | Report abuse
well, let's not give up hope, the caps are hustlin out there, they just have to sharpen up on D, which I think has been the story of this season.
but yeah, hopefully we can create some traffic in front and get those "dirty" goals that BB has been talking about.
Posted by: jogabonito | March 10, 2009 8:19 PM | Report abuse
once again there is no one in front of their goalie. where is the Screen play. we need to capitalize on the rebounds. gosh I a m starting to sound like a broken record
Posted by: HockeyFarmer | March 10, 2009 8:21 PM | Report abuse
fnralch:
I thought it was you!! :-) (Guess I have not completely lost my mind yet. ;-)) So seriously, if you saw the opening, do you feel any differently about that now? I guess my point was that they need to find a way to keep them both (and I bet they will).
Posted by: --Boo-- | March 10, 2009 8:21 PM | Report abuse
mauree
Thanks. I am bracing myself and going downstairs. Glad we are not that bad. Maybe the goal will wake us up.
Posted by: caraveli | March 10, 2009 8:22 PM | Report abuse
Got away with one there...even if he did spin right at the end.
Posted by: Davethecapsfan | March 10, 2009 8:22 PM | Report abuse
dang tutu leveled brash
go brads
thats the kind of hits that we need, just as long as they are clean with no penalities
Posted by: HockeyFarmer | March 10, 2009 8:23 PM | Report abuse
Teams know to crash the Caps net and they don't have to pay for it -- grrr
Posted by: JIMALLCAPS | March 10, 2009 8:23 PM | Report abuse
Boo:
I am NOT saying I do not want BOTH Semin and Backs!
I DO!!!!!!!!
Posted by: fnralch | March 10, 2009 8:23 PM | Report abuse
kozlov must have had zero angle
Posted by: wtf_e_fehr | March 10, 2009 8:25 PM | Report abuse
Green finally showed up to play. He looks totally different when he's focused.
Posted by: mauree | March 10, 2009 8:26 PM | Report abuse
replay looks like a chest shot
Posted by: wtf_e_fehr | March 10, 2009 8:26 PM | Report abuse
hockeyfarmer:
i agree, as much as BB has stressed that we need traffic in front of opposing goalie's nets, i rarely see anyone willing to put themselves out there. i think that and our weak D might be our achilles heel in the future.. let's hope not.
Posted by: jogabonito | March 10, 2009 8:27 PM | Report abuse
JIMALLCAPS
thats cause of Schultz. just watching him tonight this guy just looks like he doesn't care
Posted by: HockeyFarmer | March 10, 2009 8:27 PM | Report abuse
Stecks needs to bury that.
Posted by: Davethecapsfan | March 10, 2009 8:27 PM | Report abuse
fnralch:
But you were trying to force a choice, right? And preaching the merits of Semin ... but Backs brings something completely different to the table (or ice, as the case may be). Am I remembering it incorrectly? (I have been known to do that from time to time!)
Posted by: --Boo-- | March 10, 2009 8:28 PM | Report abuse
I do not know what happened to Semin, but he is now playing as if he is to carry this team on. Maybe BB's learned Russian, maybe Feds told Semin something... Like it.
Posted by: fnralch | March 10, 2009 8:28 PM | Report abuse
damn, is it just me or is steckel always in a great position to finish but can never seem to do it? ill give ellis much deserved props on that though
Posted by: jogabonito | March 10, 2009 8:28 PM | Report abuse
Why are all these "not so great" goalies so great against us? UGH.
Posted by: rachel216 | March 10, 2009 8:29 PM | Report abuse
if we keep this up ellis is gonna give one up, the key is will theo be steady?
Posted by: wtf_e_fehr | March 10, 2009 8:30 PM | Report abuse
first time ive seen him get crushed in a caps uniform
Posted by: wtf_e_fehr | March 10, 2009 8:31 PM | Report abuse
Will the alien ship that took our Caps and replaced them with these guys please return them? We need them for the end of the season!
Please............
Posted by: DevilsCapsGal | March 10, 2009 8:31 PM | Report abuse
brash got his *ss kicked there
Posted by: Capt_Kirk_in_AZ | March 10, 2009 8:31 PM | Report abuse
did I just hear that Belak dropped Brash on the radio?
Posted by: Moose33 | March 10, 2009 8:31 PM | Report abuse
Wow. He never goes down like that. He must have really tagged him.
Posted by: --Boo-- | March 10, 2009 8:31 PM | Report abuse
Wow, started out great for Brash and then he gets dropped. Ouch. Looks to be okay now though.
What, another one?
Posted by: GregAnnapolis | March 10, 2009 8:31 PM | Report abuse
Boo:
the question was simple: which one to keep if one has to go. Love both. Would keep both if possible. If not, Semin.
Posted by: fnralch | March 10, 2009 8:31 PM | Report abuse
bradley should not have done that
Posted by: wtf_e_fehr | March 10, 2009 8:32 PM | Report abuse
...and did I also hear that Bradley got his ass kicked as well? This is going so well right now
Posted by: Moose33 | March 10, 2009 8:32 PM | Report abuse
Ok stop the fighting now! preds 2 caps 0
Posted by: ludeman95 | March 10, 2009 8:33 PM | Report abuse
Happy to see "Let's go Caps" behind BB.
Posted by: fnralch | March 10, 2009 8:33 PM | Report abuse
toot too and brads?
there will be blood
who was bleeding?
Posted by: HockeyFarmer | March 10, 2009 8:33 PM | Report abuse
Bradley has so much heart, but he should take fighting lesson :(
Posted by: mauree | March 10, 2009 8:33 PM | Report abuse
am i the only one that fears for brads life when he goes at it? ill give him credit for stepping up though =)
Posted by: jogabonito | March 10, 2009 8:33 PM | Report abuse
rachel216: You may think Al Koken is weird but in his near 30 years covering the Capitals he has earned the right to sit in for Joe B.
Posted by: uncatim | March 10, 2009 8:33 PM | Report abuse
Tootoo is a loser.
Posted by: rachel216 | March 10, 2009 8:33 PM | Report abuse
man we cant win games and we cant even win fights!
Posted by: capsfan5252 | March 10, 2009 8:34 PM | Report abuse
they were both bleeding pretty bad
Posted by: _stevo | March 10, 2009 8:34 PM | Report abuse
Looked like Bradley's blood. I don't think it was caused by a punch, I think it was an accidental clash of heads. But the game isn't in HD tonight and I haven't exactly watched any replays in slow-mo or anything. Quite a bit of blood though, almost as ugly as when Jeff Finger got a puck above the eye last Thursday at VC.
Posted by: GregAnnapolis | March 10, 2009 8:34 PM | Report abuse
we can win fights, i'd say brash has won every single fight he's been in this year, except for this one against belak. brads is another story though
Posted by: jogabonito | March 10, 2009 8:35 PM | Report abuse
Semin's going to have to step up and show em how it's done
Posted by: austinsteve | March 10, 2009 8:35 PM | Report abuse
I WANT MY TEAM BACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: wtf_e_fehr | March 10, 2009 8:36 PM | Report abuse
Moose33:
Brash went straight down. Imagine your feet flew out from under you and you went straight down on your rump (ending sitting up with your feet in front of you). Make sense? I don't think Brads lost - it was more of a bloody draw. He's an alley cat.
fnralch:
I don't know that I could pick ... they are totally different. But I'd be willing to bet that we won't have to choose.
Posted by: --Boo-- | March 10, 2009 8:36 PM | Report abuse
Brash looks both beat up and embarrassed. Man, was he dropped.
Posted by: sinbin | March 10, 2009 8:37 PM | Report abuse
tootoowas bleeding really bad from his forehead, belak threw a blind shot that caught donald. that being said i have never seen donald dropped like that
Posted by: _stevo | March 10, 2009 8:37 PM | Report abuse
C'mon, folks. Let's leave the negativity to the trolls. We see the negative crap often enough with them. No need to start waving their debbie downer flag too.
Let's GO Caps!
Posted by: LeftCoastCapsFan | March 10, 2009 8:37 PM | Report abuse
actually the game is in HD on DirecTV channel 642
thanks Stevo.
Posted by: HockeyFarmer | March 10, 2009 8:37 PM | Report abuse
Bradley's broken nose has something to say about that fight unfortunately
Posted by: austinsteve | March 10, 2009 8:38 PM | Report abuse
Semin already has 5 shots on goal.
Posted by: fnralch | March 10, 2009 8:38 PM | Report abuse
Anybody know where I can watch the game? Usually I can hunt it down online but I've been trying for half an hour and no such luck tonight :(
Posted by: demodaze | March 10, 2009 8:39 PM | Report abuse
thank Boo, I wish I could watch. Damn you internets.
Posted by: Moose33 | March 10, 2009 8:40 PM | Report abuse
At least the fights mean that the Caps are mad and want to win
Posted by: JIMALLCAPS | March 10, 2009 8:40 PM | Report abuse
@HockeyFarmer
?
Posted by: _stevo | March 10, 2009 8:40 PM | Report abuse
...actually I wish I wasn't watching - it's like watching a train wreck in slow motion. This game is so important and I just don't see them getting it together.
Posted by: DevilsCapsGal | March 10, 2009 8:41 PM | Report abuse
haha well at least Moose is having the same issue. Sort of comforting that I'm not the only one, I suppose.
Posted by: demodaze | March 10, 2009 8:41 PM | Report abuse
demodaze:
You looking for an online feed? If so they've been kaboshed. :-(
Moose33:
NP. I'm sorry you can't see it. Feel free to let me know if you have any other questions.
Posted by: --Boo-- | March 10, 2009 8:42 PM | Report abuse
The Caps need to score soon. The Preds have an amazing record when they score first, much less when they take a lead to the first intermission
Posted by: JIMALLCAPS | March 10, 2009 8:43 PM | Report abuse
The game is in HD on Fox Sports Tennessee (their FSN affiliate), and it is widescreen SD on Comcast Sportsnet Midatlantic (our "FSN" affiliate).
Come on Caps, put one in the net for me! Then another! And another! And...!
Posted by: GregAnnapolis | March 10, 2009 8:43 PM | Report abuse
Yeah, I go to school in Boston so I don't get it on TV up here. I've resorted to watching Versus for my hockey fix tonight.
Posted by: demodaze | March 10, 2009 8:44 PM | Report abuse
we know what the boys can do. and i think we just a strong win to put us back in the mood. and our D needs to wake up
both I love them Red and Blue boys no matter what.
Posted by: HockeyFarmer | March 10, 2009 8:44 PM | Report abuse
demo, I'm hoping they update their line-up on the site I always use, that's my only hope at this point.
Posted by: Moose33 | March 10, 2009 8:45 PM | Report abuse
Is Semin the only Cap who can play tonight?
Posted by: DevilsCapsGal | March 10, 2009 8:46 PM | Report abuse
Let's shoot for a 2nd period mad goal rush for the Caps! Caps' sticks are locked and loaded to score! Let's GO Caps!
Posted by: LeftCoastCapsFan | March 10, 2009 8:46 PM | Report abuse
Demodaze sorry to hear that this is the better game.
Posted by: HockeyFarmer | March 10, 2009 8:46 PM | Report abuse
It's amazing, I was hunting around on the site I usually use and all I could find is the NYI game. What?
Posted by: demodaze | March 10, 2009 8:46 PM | Report abuse
Other games popped up, but not this one. Damn it, first game I'm missing all year. NHL sucks for not including online package as part of NHL CI. I'm traveling in LA. What am I supposed to do? Pay them another $80 to watch 3 games? At least have a pay per game or pay per week option. Idiots.
Posted by: ranndino | March 10, 2009 8:48 PM | Report abuse
LOL Joe B semin lost his D!*K
Posted by: caese | March 10, 2009 8:48 PM | Report abuse
Yeah, other games to keep popping up. They might have the caps game when the 7 pm games are over.
Posted by: Moose33 | March 10, 2009 8:50 PM | Report abuse
I am getting very tired of almost scoring.
Posted by: mikebrady1 | March 10, 2009 8:50 PM | Report abuse
How many "almost scores" can count as a goal?
Posted by: DevilsCapsGal | March 10, 2009 8:51 PM | Report abuse
I almost scored. She said no.
Posted by: WhyGo | March 10, 2009 8:51 PM | Report abuse
Cheef's Mom
Posted by: WhyGo | March 10, 2009 8:52 PM | Report abuse
It took tonight's game to finally convince me to make an ID since I can't watch, so, I guess that's something.
Posted by: demodaze | March 10, 2009 8:52 PM | Report abuse
Ranndino, I think there is a website where you can buy per game. I don't remember the site but I found it fishing around one day. It was like $4.99 per game or something. If I find it I'll post.
Posted by: Moose33 | March 10, 2009 8:52 PM | Report abuse
I thought Cheef's mom had to pick him up from the fast food place he works at? Huh.
Posted by: LeftCoastCapsFan | March 10, 2009 8:54 PM | Report abuse
Does anyone have a live feed...hockey streams.com is offline and ATDHE does have the game listed? Help!
Posted by: ralCapsFan | March 10, 2009 8:55 PM | Report abuse
Do two lost fights count against you?
First time I've seen Brash get knocked om his keester. Brads got all cut by a couple of quick lefts.
Posted by: WhyGo | March 10, 2009 8:55 PM | Report abuse
Hockey streams is back on...thanks
Posted by: ralCapsFan | March 10, 2009 8:56 PM | Report abuse
@jimallcaps "The fights mean we are mad?"
The Caps have less fighting majors that 28 nhl teams....guess we dont get mad often enough. Good thing our Euros keep their cool......otherwise they would get worked like donnie b the hasbeen. We are just to soft
Posted by: wendel2 | March 10, 2009 8:56 PM | Report abuse
She was supposed to "pay" for her meal, but backed out at the last minute. No score tonight.
Cheef, she always talk nasty like that?
Posted by: WhyGo | March 10, 2009 8:56 PM | Report abuse
you can always count on WhyGo. at least you get an answer
Posted by: Capt_Kirk_in_AZ | March 10, 2009 8:56 PM | Report abuse
Well, I think tonight's beer is going to have to be the Victory stout.
Hopefully Erskine doesn't test his glass jaw tonight...
Posted by: Steve_R | March 10, 2009 8:56 PM | Report abuse
ouch, i wish they hadn't shown brads bloody face.. poor brads.
Posted by: jogabonito | March 10, 2009 8:58 PM | Report abuse
holy crap did you just see Bradley ??? omg his face was a bloody mess
Posted by: mauree | March 10, 2009 8:59 PM | Report abuse
I think Caps are gonna win this one 4-2.
Got a feelin'.
Posted by: WhyGo | March 10, 2009 8:59 PM | Report abuse
Steve:
Victory stout sounds like good luck ... have one for me, too, just for good measure.
Posted by: --Boo-- | March 10, 2009 9:00 PM | Report abuse
Ouch! That was more than a bloody nose!
Posted by: TJ91 | March 10, 2009 9:00 PM | Report abuse
WhyGo is the man! Dude, the fact she put her teeth in tonight means you're extra special!
Posted by: LeftCoastCapsFan | March 10, 2009 9:00 PM | Report abuse
okay, maybe bradley didnt fair so well in that fight....did his nose explode?
Posted by: _stevo | March 10, 2009 9:00 PM | Report abuse
i say brash dances w/ belak again. he's not going to let that one go. i thought he was about to put belak out and belak caught him good. tootoo is an animal. cheers to brads for taking him on. he lost, but won on heart (and blood loss). i thought i was watching an episode of CSI with all the blood spatter on the ice.
Posted by: dcsportsfan1 | March 10, 2009 9:01 PM | Report abuse
Was it Bradley or Tootoo bleeding like [redacted sexist reference]?
OMG, Brash lost a fight? Wow.
Posted by: oldtimehockey | March 10, 2009 9:01 PM | Report abuse
Tootoo is a warrior.
Guys like Hartnel & Tootoo are must have players on my team.
Bradley takes a beating very well.
Posted by: Cheef | March 10, 2009 9:03 PM | Report abuse
Boo, you got it, I'll take one for the team and force myself to have two Victories
Posted by: Steve_R | March 10, 2009 9:04 PM | Report abuse
Bradley is just trying to ROCK THE RED on the road guys! GO CAPS!!!!!!!!
Posted by: goskins1982 | March 10, 2009 9:04 PM | Report abuse
Cheef, how was your day at the drive-thru? Your mom drives fast for an 80 year old.
Posted by: LeftCoastCapsFan | March 10, 2009 9:05 PM | Report abuse
Semin did everything there but bury it. Wow.
Posted by: Davethecapsfan | March 10, 2009 9:05 PM | Report abuse
what is "deeked out of his jock strap"?
Posted by: HockeyFarmer | March 10, 2009 9:05 PM | Report abuse
Wow ... Brads looked bad. For those of you not watching, almost like his nose was gone! A big splat in the middle of his face and then blood sprayed out everywhere from there (think of what paint looks like when you throw it on a wall ... not that you do that, Jackson Pollock). I don't remember the last time I saw someone look that bad after a fight.
Posted by: --Boo-- | March 10, 2009 9:06 PM | Report abuse
Posted by: mauree | March 10, 2009 9:07 PM | Report abuse
nothing a little gauze won't fix
Posted by: Cheef | March 10, 2009 9:08 PM | Report abuse
capitals.
Posted by: richmondphil | March 10, 2009 9:08 PM | Report abuse
Locker's right, at least get them on net.
Posted by: Davethecapsfan | March 10, 2009 9:09 PM | Report abuse
Steve:
Thanks, man - you're the best.
Posted by: --Boo-- | March 10, 2009 9:10 PM | Report abuse
Brash and Bradley got their clocks cleaned.....very ugly!
Posted by: JCB9 | March 10, 2009 9:10 PM | Report abuse
YEAH!!! sexy lumberjack i think did well
Posted by: _stevo | March 10, 2009 9:12 PM | Report abuse
Erskine held his own ...
Posted by: JCB9 | March 10, 2009 9:12 PM | Report abuse
Oh my gosh - what the heck?!?
Posted by: --Boo-- | March 10, 2009 9:12 PM | Report abuse
YES! Thanks for the link!
Posted by: demodaze | March 10, 2009 9:12 PM | Report abuse
mauree rocks
Posted by: --Boo-- | March 10, 2009 9:14 PM | Report abuse
Win Erskine. Next year, he's the heavyweight.
Posted by: oldtimehockey | March 10, 2009 9:14 PM | Report abuse
I think over all Theo is playing very well tonight...
We're starting to look more like the caps we all know and love; Just need to get some better shots on the net.
Posted by: Pervertedlyslow | March 10, 2009 9:14 PM | Report abuse
Belak looked too interested in taking on Erskine. They are having their way with us. Need to win this. Hope that Tutu gets his ass kicked.
Posted by: crooks_c | March 10, 2009 9:14 PM | Report abuse
FLA-PIT: 3-1 so far
Posted by: fnralch | March 10, 2009 9:14 PM | Report abuse
I need an intervention...my husband is threatening to leave if I continue to scream at the television!
Posted by: DevilsCapsGal | March 10, 2009 9:15 PM | Report abuse
Semin is flying
Posted by: crooks_c | March 10, 2009 9:15 PM | Report abuse
@JCB9
He did considering Belak got 2 or 3 punches thrown before Ersks knew he was in a fight.
Posted by: ludeman95 | March 10, 2009 9:15 PM | Report abuse
I am liking the 2nd period play keeping the pressure on. but 80 degree weather and ICE don't make for good hockey.
Posted by: HockeyFarmer | March 10, 2009 9:15 PM | Report abuse
Did Locker say a lot of soap on the rope for that trio?!? What the heck does that mean?
Posted by: --Boo-- | March 10, 2009 9:15 PM | Report abuse
Hope Tootoo hammers Semin
Posted by: Cheef | March 10, 2009 9:15 PM | Report abuse
thanks mauree, that made half my night, the other half depends on if the Caps win
Posted by: Moose33 | March 10, 2009 9:16 PM | Report abuse
Barry Trotz looks evil. Shooting he be mugging someone outside the arena instead of coaching inside it?
Posted by: crooks_c | March 10, 2009 9:16 PM | Report abuse
Yesss! Found a stream. Very good quality also.
http://www.ustream.tv/channel/puckheaven
pw:rags2riches
And I don't care if this is against the rules. The NHL needs to get their head out of their asses. I already pay for NHL CI.
Posted by: ranndino | March 10, 2009 9:17 PM | Report abuse
i dont understand how belak didnt get the instigator on that
Posted by: _stevo | March 10, 2009 9:17 PM | Report abuse
My husband thinks Trotz looks like a cross between Edward G Robinson and Frankenstein. I'm not sure I see it- Brads was actually wearing the Frankenstein look!
Posted by: DevilsCapsGal | March 10, 2009 9:18 PM | Report abuse
another rink w/ seamless glass behind the nets. listen to the sound the puck makes when it hits the glass behind the goals, like cement. if the league is serious about reducing head and other injuries, they will ban that crap from every rink.
Posted by: dcsportsfan1 | March 10, 2009 9:18 PM | Report abuse
he looks like he should be named trotz...
Posted by: dcsportsfan1 | March 10, 2009 9:18 PM | Report abuse
Barry looks like the troll that cheef is.
Posted by: Steve_R | March 10, 2009 9:19 PM | Report abuse
DevilsCapsGal: You're OK -- he needs the intervention. He probably doesn't even believe that the Caps can hear you & need you.
Posted by: uncatim | March 10, 2009 9:19 PM | Report abuse
Laich needs to bury that. I am going to vomit in my toilet. This is even worse than Sunday when Cindy beat us. We are losing to Nashville (!), The Donald got whipped in a fight and is in the locker room; Bradley got beat so bad it looked like one of those evil chimpanzees bit his nose off; then Belak, fresh off whippin' Brash, picked a fight with Erskine.
It is like they know we cannot stick with them physically. Reminds me of when the Flyers would come to DC and lay a beat down on us back in the 70s.
Posted by: crooks_c | March 10, 2009 9:20 PM | Report abuse
Ranndino-- How can you not watch the caps if you have center ice? Isn't it supposed to be every hockey game like NFL network?
Posted by: Pervertedlyslow | March 10, 2009 9:20 PM | Report abuse
nice call mccreary
Posted by: _stevo | March 10, 2009 9:22 PM | Report abuse
Cross check, not hooking
Posted by: crooks_c | March 10, 2009 9:23 PM | Report abuse
i think that was a little bit of a cheap call on Ovie but almost 30 mins with a pp is pretty good
Posted by: HockeyFarmer | March 10, 2009 9:23 PM | Report abuse
zid litz sky?
zid lick e
Posted by: richmondphil | March 10, 2009 9:23 PM | Report abuse
its funny cause the original call was Cross checking, I don't know what McCleary was calling with the hook
Posted by: HockeyFarmer | March 10, 2009 9:25 PM | Report abuse
How come both Bruce and I are yelling at them but they're not responding?
Posted by: DevilsCapsGal | March 10, 2009 9:26 PM | Report abuse
@ Pervertedlyslow
As I said, I'm not home. Visiting a friend in LA.
Posted by: ranndino | March 10, 2009 9:26 PM | Report abuse
Be happy if you don't have to listen to the Nashville feed on XM. Play-by-play dude is pretty bad and you can tell Stu Grimson took quite a few punches to the head as he does the 'color commentary'. They keep saying Erskine's name wit ha long 'i', and the studio guy talked about 'Mark' Bradley losing the fight to Tootoo. Please gimme Kolbe!!!
Posted by: MetalCapsFan | March 10, 2009 9:26 PM | Report abuse
Bruins losing but NJ winning
Posted by: Moose33 | March 10, 2009 9:29 PM | Report abuse
if Schultz scores I don't know what I will do laugh, cry or just strach my head
Posted by: HockeyFarmer | March 10, 2009 9:29 PM | Report abuse
Will they please call a penalty on these guys mugging OV and Semin?!?!
Posted by: crooks_c | March 10, 2009 9:29 PM | Report abuse
MetalCapsFan, WFED-AM has an online stream, and it's completely legal to boot! Plus it probably even works over dialup. Or two cans and a string!
Open http://sc1.liquidviewer.com:9058/ in VLC Player or your favorite media player.
Posted by: GregAnnapolis | March 10, 2009 9:29 PM | Report abuse
Will the caps ever win again? Forget winning, how bout scoring a goal?
Posted by: SovietSnipes | March 10, 2009 9:30 PM | Report abuse
@MetalCapsFan
I thought you got both home and away with XM
Posted by: goskins1982 | March 10, 2009 9:30 PM | Report abuse
DevilsCapsGal:
My DH disappeared after the first period ... what's wrong with this picture?
Posted by: --Boo-- | March 10, 2009 9:30 PM | Report abuse
Glad to see Bradley on the bench with his nose relatively intact. Still looks woozy.
Posted by: crooks_c | March 10, 2009 9:30 PM | Report abuse
I really like Juice and Ersken. they are really play great D tonight.
Posted by: HockeyFarmer | March 10, 2009 9:31 PM | Report abuse
My DH is still here but he's added earplugs.
Posted by: DevilsCapsGal | March 10, 2009 9:31 PM | Report abuse
Greg:
I thought they were going to score a goal for you?
Posted by: --Boo-- | March 10, 2009 9:32 PM | Report abuse
SovietSnipes: Yes and yes. This is just a temporary lull; I had something like this happen last night in NHL '09. They break out of it soon enough; no worries.
Posted by: GregAnnapolis | March 10, 2009 9:32 PM | Report abuse
DevilsCapsGal:
He should be honored to have a hockey enthusiast for a wife!! ;-)
Posted by: --Boo-- | March 10, 2009 9:33 PM | Report abuse
Comcast is not showing HD.
Posted by: crooks_c | March 10, 2009 9:33 PM | Report abuse
This is great @ making back-up look good.
Posted by: 555Mass | March 10, 2009 9:33 PM | Report abuse
@Greg
what happened in nhl 09? I played that a whole bunch last night aswell. =]
Posted by: SovietSnipes | March 10, 2009 9:34 PM | Report abuse
My former DW moved to Texas & married a guy who doesn't like sports.
Posted by: uncatim | March 10, 2009 9:35 PM | Report abuse
Hey GregAnnapolis! Thanks for the heads up, but I'm on tour with my band, in Springfield, Missouri tonight, listening to the game in the van, no Wi-Fi in the club. Thankfully, I've been able to listen to most games on XM this season when we've been traveling, and saw a few feeds online when we were in Europe on tour in Jan/Feb, so small complaints on the Nashville announcers, at least I can hear the game. I always follow this blog during games when schedules don't allow for me to listen, so thank all of you for the great posts. Cheers!
Posted by: MetalCapsFan | March 10, 2009 9:36 PM | Report abuse
How can you not like sports (except the NBA)?
Posted by: DevilsCapsGal | March 10, 2009 9:36 PM | Report abuse
Caps can't beat back-up goalies
Posted by: 555Mass | March 10, 2009 9:37 PM | Report abuse
we are playing well enough to win, we are better, we just cant catch a break. And good refs would be nice!
Posted by: wtf_e_fehr | March 10, 2009 9:37 PM | Report abuse
Final score will be 2-0, NSH will add an empty net.
Posted by: 555Mass | March 10, 2009 9:38 PM | Report abuse
THAT happened! :) :)
Backsy!
Posted by: GregAnnapolis | March 10, 2009 9:38 PM | Report abuse
YES! Backstrom!
Posted by: mauree | March 10, 2009 9:38 PM | Report abuse
Finally Backie
Posted by: ludeman95 | March 10, 2009 9:38 PM | Report abuse
BEEE UTE!!!!!!!
Posted by: wtf_e_fehr | March 10, 2009 9:38 PM | Report abuse
At last!
Posted by: uncatim | March 10, 2009 9:38 PM | Report abuse
how easy did that look?
Posted by: reesem37 | March 10, 2009 9:38 PM | Report abuse
yes, nicky!
Posted by: Moose33 | March 10, 2009 9:38 PM | Report abuse
Gorgeous
Posted by: Davethecapsfan | March 10, 2009 9:39 PM | Report abuse
About time, jeez...
Posted by: BernieWolfeFan | March 10, 2009 9:39 PM | Report abuse
FINALLY!!!!! My DH says his ears are bleeding..
Posted by: DevilsCapsGal | March 10, 2009 9:39 PM | Report abuse
555Mass, what else does that crystal ball say, huh? ;)
Posted by: GregAnnapolis | March 10, 2009 9:39 PM | Report abuse
Great predictions on us getting shut out...you dominate play that long it's going to come.
Posted by: Davethecapsfan | March 10, 2009 9:40 PM | Report abuse
THAT happened! :) :)
Backsy!
Posted by: GregAnnapolis | March 10, 2009 9:38 PM
That is exactly what we need at home as a sound effect. A Will Ferrell "THAT JUST HAPPENED!"
Posted by: wtf_e_fehr | March 10, 2009 9:40 PM | Report abuse
Hope Tootoo hammers Cheef.
Posted by: LeftCoastCapsFan | March 10, 2009 9:41 PM | Report abuse
uncatim:
LOL! :-) I've never seen DW before ... seeing as it is former, does that D have a different meaning? I must confess I am indifferent to most sports (and hate a couple), but I am a little bit of a hockey enthusiast myself ...
Yippe Backs!! My dog even howled for that one! :-D
Posted by: --Boo-- | March 10, 2009 9:41 PM | Report abuse
I think that might open the flood gates in the third...I'll take a 1 goal slow trickle at this point
Posted by: Moose33 | March 10, 2009 9:41 PM | Report abuse
i think cheef wears a tootoo
Posted by: dcsportsfan1 | March 10, 2009 9:42 PM | Report abuse
Greg:
Was that one for you or is yours still coming?
Posted by: --Boo-- | March 10, 2009 9:43 PM | Report abuse
Cheef hammers his mama's tootoo.
Posted by: WhyGo | March 10, 2009 9:45 PM | Report abuse
FINALLY!!!!! Way to go Backs (thanks to Ovie). I must say Theo has been great so far. Hope he doesn't let in a softie the last 2-3 minutes. Caps are looking good this period. I am hopeful.
Posted by: caraveli | March 10, 2009 9:45 PM | Report abuse
Since I live in Tennessee, I only get the Predators network on CI.
Good news: It's in HD.
Very bad news: Nashville commentators.
Posted by: Cerealman | March 10, 2009 9:46 PM | Report abuse
4-2 Caps. Print it.
Posted by: WhyGo | March 10, 2009 9:46 PM | Report abuse
Out of town scoreboard, Boston is shut out by Columbus, NJ tops Calgary, Flyers routs Buffalo, and FLA-PIT is tied with like 11 minutes left.
Posted by: GregAnnapolis | March 10, 2009 9:46 PM | Report abuse
On top of hoping for a goal, I'm hoping we get a reason to laugh at Cheef, on top of the other reasons we have. Ball slapper.
Posted by: LeftCoastCapsFan | March 10, 2009 9:46 PM | Report abuse
3-2 OT win, Semin the GW
Posted by: Davethecapsfan | March 10, 2009 9:47 PM | Report abuse
Boo, that one was yours; next one is mine. The rest of you can share whatever comes after that.
Posted by: GregAnnapolis | March 10, 2009 9:47 PM | Report abuse
Think about how nice a win would be - not only for the points and for the collective team and fan psyche, but it will send the trolls away! LET'S GO CAPS!
Posted by: DevilsCapsGal | March 10, 2009 9:48 PM | Report abuse
Does Tarik check this during the game?
If so any word on Brashear?
Posted by: ludeman95 | March 10, 2009 9:48 PM | Report abuse
tied up well done!!! The good news is Brash is so embarassed he hasn't played anymore shifts
Posted by: wendel2 | March 10, 2009 9:48 PM | Report abuse
My T-shirt with the "hey Crosby, Slap THESE" made it onto PuckDaddy.
It was a big hit, I made several and handed them out.
Posted by: WhyGo | March 10, 2009 9:49 PM | Report abuse
And what would be even better - although highly unlikely - a goal from #55! Go Schultz!
Posted by: DevilsCapsGal | March 10, 2009 9:49 PM | Report abuse
@MetalCapsFan
Just curious...what band are you in?
Posted by: tess2201 | March 10, 2009 9:49 PM | Report abuse
I have to stop making fun of Cheef. It's too easy. At the end of the day, he has to go back to his dreary life. And of course, he'll bash the Caps but really, does it have any bearing? Not really. But I tell ya', he shore knows how to count change at the drive thru. Bless his dreary little soul.
Let's Go Caps!
Posted by: LeftCoastCapsFan | March 10, 2009 9:50 PM | Report abuse
eat me wend. If Brash is hurt, we gonna come after YOU for mocking.
Posted by: WhyGo | March 10, 2009 9:50 PM | Report abuse
Greg:
Awh, thanks! I'll have to send Backs some flowers!! :-)
Posted by: --Boo-- | March 10, 2009 9:51 PM | Report abuse
WhyGo: Please sell some on ebay. I want one. =( LOVED that shirt!
I'm trying to figure out if wendel2 is a troll.
Posted by: LeftCoastCapsFan | March 10, 2009 9:52 PM | Report abuse
what every whygo..gonna hit me with your purse?
Posted by: wendel2 | March 10, 2009 9:53 PM | Report abuse
Here it comes all you m-f'er naysayers...here it comes!
Posted by: meagle | March 10, 2009 9:54 PM | Report abuse
I switched to Pitt/Fla for a little bit. I'm torn about who to cheer for. I don't want Fla getting two points but that would mean I'm cheering for Pitt and I'm not sure I can stomach that! Tied 3-3 with 2 minutes in regulation.
Posted by: tess2201 | March 10, 2009 9:55 PM | Report abuse
* semin is playing like he is possessed
* it even looks like they're trying to crash the net a little
* everyone seems to be hustling to get the puck first
* schultz still needs to hit harder :(
* theo is so far looking good
* 0-2-1 in the fight department - but at least they are mixing it up
Posted by: Capt_Kirk_in_AZ | March 10, 2009 9:55 PM | Report abuse
haha WhyGo that was you? I loved that shirt!
Posted by: demodaze | March 10, 2009 9:55 PM | Report abuse
no word on brash yet I think he got a concussion. he looked a like out of it on the bench when he came out of the box
Posted by: HockeyFarmer | March 10, 2009 9:56 PM | Report abuse
Seeing that POS go down tonight always puts a smile on my face and McSorley's
Posted by: Cheef | March 10, 2009 9:56 PM | Report abuse
Actually, he's gonna' push you over me since I'm actually crouched behind you. Or, we could strap on some skates and try hand to hand combat on the ice. I don't skate but hot diggity, those skate blades sure could cut. Let's try to play nice for a bit. Unless of course you really are a troll. *puts on Viking helmet and mans up with a battle axe*
Posted by: LeftCoastCapsFan | March 10, 2009 9:57 PM | Report abuse
THAT's THE DIFFERENCE in 2 on 1: ShaoMo did it. Schultz couldn't.
Posted by: fnralch | March 10, 2009 9:59 PM | Report abuse
Morrison may have just made a game winner -- phew
Posted by: JIMALLCAPS | March 10, 2009 9:59 PM | Report abuse
demodaze:
I don't think that was WhyGo - I think that was just one of his shirts. (Although that good have been WhyGo's son ... ;-)
Posted by: --Boo-- | March 10, 2009 10:00 PM | Report abuse
Cheef: Most medical experts would diagnose your distasteful demeanor as someone who clearly has a miserable life and needs to put people down to feel better. My condolences that you have nothing better to do than revel in the misfortunes of others.
I'm sorry you work at a drive-thru. And you're a ball slapper. S*cks to be you. Still great to be a Caps Fan!
Posted by: LeftCoastCapsFan | March 10, 2009 10:00 PM | Report abuse
Take the shot OV -- it's Steckel, not Backs or Kozzie
Posted by: JIMALLCAPS | March 10, 2009 10:00 PM | Report abuse
Hey Tess2201!
Don't wanna use this board for promo, but my band is called Misery Index. We play a lil bit 'o' Metal, so if any of you are so inclined, you can check us out at www.myspace.com/miseryindex . Okay, end of promo and back to hockey. LET'S GO CAPS!!!
Posted by: MetalCapsFan | March 10, 2009 10:01 PM | Report abuse
Hope Tootoo hammers Semin
Posted by: Cheef | March 10, 2009 9:15 PM
Seeing that POS go down tonight always puts a smile on my face and McSorley's
Posted by: Cheef | March 10, 2009 9:56 PM
Cheef, you enjoying your MD 20/20 and Thunderbird cheap @$$ wines??? I heard you have a bad case at crotch rot, too!!!
Posted by: puckman | March 10, 2009 10:01 PM | Report abuse
WOW -- ShaMo!!!
Posted by: JIMALLCAPS | March 10, 2009 10:02 PM | Report abuse
Lets GO Caps!
Posted by: LeftCoastCapsFan | March 10, 2009 10:02 PM | Report abuse
We're playing a great road game, time to grab the lead and sit on it.
Posted by: Davethecapsfan | March 10, 2009 10:02 PM | Report abuse
@ GregAnnapolis. I just broke my crystal ball...
no more predictions from me. I'll just shut up and watch the game.
Posted by: 555Mass | March 10, 2009 10:03 PM | Report abuse
ellis has been very good
Posted by: wtf_e_fehr | March 10, 2009 10:04 PM | Report abuse
1st Capital PP -- could it be the fat walrus reffing tonight?
Posted by: JIMALLCAPS | March 10, 2009 10:05 PM | Report abuse
Old time hockey, nothing like taking a run at Semin & OV.
Caps can take a run at their star players, makes for real hockey, not a euro style yawner
Posted by: Cheef | March 10, 2009 10:05 PM | Report abuse
Ellis has been playing like a man who is trying to keep/get back his job!
Posted by: DevilsCapsGal | March 10, 2009 10:05 PM | Report abuse
Great hit by Green -- no penalty there
Posted by: JIMALLCAPS | March 10, 2009 10:06 PM | Report abuse
Cheef:
Stop the Caps hating and maybe you won't feel like such a useless sack. Just maybe.
Posted by: LeftCoastCapsFan | March 10, 2009 10:07 PM | Report abuse
MIKE GREEN JUST CLEANED THE FIDDLERS CLOCK!
Posted by: wtf_e_fehr | March 10, 2009 10:07 PM | Report abuse
Come on, penalty shot!
Posted by: JIMALLCAPS | March 10, 2009 10:07 PM | Report abuse
KaBong! Nice one Greenie.
Posted by: TJ91 | March 10, 2009 10:07 PM | Report abuse
that MCCleary should have giving us a Penalty shot on that one
Posted by: HockeyFarmer | March 10, 2009 10:08 PM | Report abuse
FLAAAAAAAAAAAAAASH!
Posted by: GregAnnapolis | March 10, 2009 10:09 PM | Report abuse
NEW THREAD FOLKS!
Posted by: puckman | March 10, 2009 10:09 PM | Report abuse
YES
Posted by: wtf_e_fehr | March 10, 2009 10:09 PM | Report abuse
Hell yeah!
Posted by: mauree | March 10, 2009 10:09 PM | Report abuse
FLASH!
Posted by: skins1110 | March 10, 2009 10:09 PM | Report abuse
YES!!!!
Posted by: JIMALLCAPS | March 10, 2009 10:09 PM | Report abuse
flash!!
Posted by: Capt_Kirk_in_AZ | March 10, 2009 10:09 PM | Report abuse
YES!
Posted by: Moose33 | March 10, 2009 10:09 PM | Report abuse
Nice
Posted by: ludeman95 | March 10, 2009 10:09 PM | Report abuse
@Cheef:
You know they have fiber in a clear liquid formula that you can drink now, right? Comes in a nice orange flavor. You should try it. Really. It'll help with your unwarranted desire to see Semin laid out. Nad grabber.
Posted by: LeftCoastCapsFan | March 10, 2009 10:10 PM | Report abuse
No goal
Posted by: Cheef | March 10, 2009 10:10 PM | Report abuse
That's a goal, no soccer kick
Posted by: JIMALLCAPS | March 10, 2009 10:10 PM | Report abuse
goal is going away...
Posted by: wtf_e_fehr | March 10, 2009 10:10 PM | Report abuse
kicking motion?
Posted by: HockeyFarmer | March 10, 2009 10:10 PM | Report abuse
That's what I'm talking about, Flash!!!
Posted by: LeftCoastCapsFan | March 10, 2009 10:11 PM | Report abuse
I think atht it is
Posted by: HockeyFarmer | March 10, 2009 10:11 PM | Report abuse
OK, canceled. Let's who's gonna get fired up after that.
Posted by: fnralch | March 10, 2009 10:12 PM | Report abuse
man, get some new referees that actually don't have vision impairments.
Let's try this again, Caps. Let's get another goal, guys!!!
Posted by: LeftCoastCapsFan | March 10, 2009 10:13 PM | Report abuse
looks like the preds got all the momentum now
Posted by: goskins1982 | March 10, 2009 10:14 PM | Report abuse
Caps, Bury them...NOW! =)
Posted by: LeftCoastCapsFan | March 10, 2009 10:14 PM | Report abuse
it was the right call, dummy
Posted by: Cheef | March 10, 2009 10:14 PM | Report abuse
I think that its going to be Feds
Posted by: HockeyFarmer | March 10, 2009 10:15 PM | Report abuse
I'm sorry, did you say something, Cheef? Something intelligent. Not your usual drivel that's a cross between skin on plastic on a hot summer day and a frog croaking in the evenings.
Posted by: LeftCoastCapsFan | March 10, 2009 10:17 PM | Report abuse
hey cheef please find a hole to crawl into troglodyte
Posted by: HockeyFarmer | March 10, 2009 10:18 PM | Report abuse
I want the 3F line back again for the next game
Posted by: HockeyFarmer | March 10, 2009 10:28 PM | Report abuse
I wanna' kiss Cheef g'bye!!!!
Posted by: LeftCoastCapsFan | March 10, 2009 10:42 PM | Report abuse
Why didn't anyone leave me some troll to flay?
Posted by: LeftCoastCapsFan | March 10, 2009 10:45 PM | Report abuse
Guys, trolls love to watch the greatest hockey player in the world too ya know. Can ya blame cheef for joining us here?
Nice Feds. Way to stay tough and get the win boys.
Go Cap - I - Tals!!! LOL......cheef
Posted by: BernieWolfeFan | March 10, 2009 10:52 PM | Report abuse
We feel good...
...oh, we feel so good....
UGH.
Yay, Caps! Let's go for Win #2!
Posted by: LeftCoastCapsFan | March 11, 2009 12:45 AM | Report abuse
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