Wow, what a way to begin the playoffs. Don't have much to say about it, but I do need to get into the habit of writing on a consistent basis, so here are some opinins from the game.
Mr Semin. I have never been a huge fan of little Sasha, but he sure had a good game tonight. I only saw him whiff once, and that OT goal to win it was a thing of beauty. I hope he can keep it going at not slump like last year's playoffs (he had zero goals against MTL last year). You may have gained another fan Semin.
The New York Rangers are going to frustrate not only the Caps players but its entire fanbase this series. They are so good at blocking shots and locking down defensively. Not to mention King Henrik. He was absolutely sensational last night (as were his posts, which rejected Semin and Jason Arnott in the first period). If the Capitals want to keep the momentum from game one, they are going to have to keep their cool and play their game, and the series will keep turning in their favor.
Last note before I sign off here, Michal Neuvirth looked cool as a cucumber in goal. The two time Calder Cup champion looked like the man he's been for the Hershey Bears the past two springs, stopping 24 of 25 shots against the Rangers last night. In his pre AND post game interviews, he said he did not feel any pressure and was not nervous at all. If that doesn't say "ice in the veins", I don't know what does. I think you finally found your man, Gabby.
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