Puckhead's Thoughts

tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-175826662009-11-23T18:36:29.845-05:00Puckhead's ThoughtsA Washington Capitals Fan who has a lot to write, but is he saying anything?Garretthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11800895036782553601noreply@blogger.comBlogger1029125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17582666.post-85178009160441317552009-11-20T00:37:00.003-05:002009-11-20T00:58:54.272-05:00Hi, You Have Reached Puckhead's Thoughts...

You are probably wondering where I have been for the past week or so. Things are changing rapidly in my life and it has been hard to keep up with a new job, a new house and the sweetest most wonderful pregnant woman in the world. I should be back to full speed after the Thanksgiving break.The Caps played pretty solidly against the Rangers. They had to recall John Carlson in for an injured Shaone

Garretthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11800895036782553601noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17582666.post-34150218658872403882009-11-13T23:30:00.002-05:002009-11-14T09:15:02.478-05:00The Defense Leads Caps To Victory Over Wild

Capitals 3, Wild 1ScoresheetThe Capitals are finding ways to win with out franchise player Alex Ovechkin in the line up. The latest victim of the Caps sudden offense by committee were the Minnesota Wild. It would be the defense that would step in and help with the scoring as the Caps down the Wild and keep their hold on the lead in the Eastern Conference with a score of 3-1.Mike Green scored his

Garretthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11800895036782553601noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17582666.post-91506993859571770482009-11-12T00:35:00.002-05:002009-11-12T01:33:23.813-05:00Caps Go Eleven Rounds With Isles

Capitals 5, Islanders 4 OT/SO (2-1)ScoresheetThe New York Islanders and the Washington Capitals seem to be getting used to extra time to decide a winner. This game would be no different as it would go into an eleven round shoot out for captain Chris Clark and the Capitals take the extra two points and the overall lead in the Eastern Conference. Clark's wrister beat Islander Dwayne Roloson winning

Garretthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11800895036782553601noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17582666.post-89368046642032747372009-11-07T20:35:00.002-05:002009-11-07T22:45:35.341-05:00Caps Punish Panthers With 5 Goals In Third Period

Capitals 6, Panthers 4ScoresheetNo one can really say the Washington Capitals suffer offensively with Alex Ovechkin and Mike Green out of the line up. With both suffering from injuries and out of the line up against the Florida Panthers the Capitals didn't have much troubles putting up seven goals from five different players, including a 5 goal third period. The Caps would sweep the home and home

Garretthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11800895036782553601noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17582666.post-1024204658691069982009-11-06T22:08:00.006-05:002009-11-07T08:50:23.030-05:00Caps' Win Is Costly

Capitals 4, Panthers 1Scoresheet The Washington Capitals may have won the game in convincing fashion, but it was the parade of defensemen off the ice that drew the most attention. The Caps were resilent when they needed to be and Brian Pothier had one heck of a hockey game with 3 points as they win game one of a home and home with the Florida Panthers, 4-1.Mike Green left after only four shifts

Garretthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11800895036782553601noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17582666.post-62116146150841514532009-11-05T06:46:00.005-05:002009-11-05T07:19:29.936-05:00Penalty Woes

Capitals 2, Devils 3ScoresheetIf you wanted to throw your hands up in disgust, there is a head coach that shares your sense of frustration at bad late penalties."They're automatic penalties," said Bruce Boudreau. "If you go behind the net and you put your stick on a guy you're going to get a penalty. Brendan Morrison has been in the league for 10 years, [Alex] Semin has been in the league for

Garretthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11800895036782553601noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17582666.post-65863163678348065462009-11-02T06:03:00.003-05:002009-11-02T06:34:01.326-05:00No Protection

When the Capitals decided not to give another year to enforcer Donald Brashear, their reasoning was simple; We just don't need a tough guy in the line up anymore. While good in theory, over the past few games the Caps seemed to played in some of the chippiest games ever.In the past three games, the Caps leading scorer and franchise player has been victimized by cheap shots and after-the-play

Garretthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11800895036782553601noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17582666.post-86622444428124326592009-11-01T23:11:00.002-05:002009-11-02T06:45:20.798-05:00Weird Night

Capitals 4, Blue Jackets 5 OTScoresheet - Times - PostIt was a tale of two teams for the Washington Capitals tonight. The one with Alex Ovechkin in the line up and the one with out. In the first half of the game it seemed the Caps were lackluster and content, but when Ovechkin left the ice with 13:50 left in the second period the team seemed to rally around the star's absence. But it would be

Garretthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11800895036782553601noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17582666.post-31263715973317263622009-10-30T23:09:00.002-04:002009-10-31T01:45:01.727-04:00Caps Game Winning Streak Snapped

Capitals 3, Islanders 4 OTScoresheet - Post - TimesThe Washington Capitals didn't play a bad game, but they didn't win it either. The New York Islanders finally find a way to beat the Caps in overtime 4-3. The home team was able to put together a better effort and got some offensive infusion from Tomas Fleischmann who scored his first two goals of the season and had chances for even more as the

Garretthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11800895036782553601noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17582666.post-69893125993684055842009-10-29T21:35:00.004-04:002009-10-30T00:25:15.164-04:00Caps Struggle To Close Out The Thrashers

Capitals 4, Thrashers 3Scoresheet - Times - PostIt should have been a open and shut game. The Capitals worked up a 3-0 lead. They were dominating the Atlanta Thrashers, who were without star player Ilya Kovalchuk (out with a broken foot), through the first half of the game. But it would take an empty netter to be the Caps' game winning goal as they let the Thrashers claw back into the game late.

Garretthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11800895036782553601noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17582666.post-88698519118010762522009-10-24T23:08:00.005-04:002009-10-25T00:30:07.078-04:00Caps Squeak Off Long Island

Capitals 3, Islanders 2 OTScoresheet - Post - TimesIt may have not gone according to plan, but the Washington Capitals were able to grab 4 points on their quick two game road trip. The Caps rallied from a 2-0 deficit to beat the New York Islanders just a minute into the overtime period. The win wasn't a perfect game for the Caps as they were badly outworked through the first half of the game.

Garretthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11800895036782553601noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17582666.post-62120956890584198742009-10-22T03:27:00.003-04:002009-10-22T04:43:24.676-04:00Odds and Ends

As The Nylander TurnsThe Micheal Nylander drama that is starting to turn into the Capitals' "What not to do with a contract you not happy with" took a turn for the weird yesterday when they sent him to the minors for a conditioning stint. Send him to Hershey? Oh no, the Caps don't want to risk the playing time of their young prospects (I mean, they sent a first round pick back to Sweden to play a

Garretthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11800895036782553601noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17582666.post-43551516743472143602009-10-19T08:46:00.005-04:002009-10-19T11:15:47.758-04:00Sluggish Start?

There is no real need to panic. So why is everyone acting like there is? Could this team have real problems with finishing games? Could it be the Redskin effect (great talent, marginal effort)? Could it be we are just too Cup fixated just 8 games into the season?In the first eight games of the Capitals' season they have faced teams that have averaged 113 points last season, and six of those teams

Garretthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11800895036782553601noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17582666.post-82523322787050134722009-10-18T01:14:00.004-04:002009-10-18T02:07:45.566-04:00Rough Finishes

Capitals 3, Predators 2 OT/SO (1-0)Scoresheet - Post - TimesJust when you think the Capitals are unstoppable, they always seem to shoot themselves in the foot. On a night when it looked as if Washington was going to run away with a win, they once again allowed a lesser team to get back into the game. The Nashville Predators were able to erase a 2-0 deficit to tie and send the game to a shoot out.

Garretthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11800895036782553601noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17582666.post-90929374902462153552009-10-15T23:34:00.003-04:002009-10-16T00:34:16.342-04:00Back On Track

Capitals 4, Sharks 1Scoresheet - Times - PostThe Washington Capitals shook off some heavy woes in one game. They snapped a four game losing skid and stopped a San Jose Shark team at 11 straight wins by defeating them 4-1. In their first visit to Verizon Center since Feburary 21, 2007, the Sharks couldn't solve the Capitals.Alex Ovechkin scored a pair of second period goals just :28 seconds apart.

Garretthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11800895036782553601noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17582666.post-50725511187960875542009-10-12T22:32:00.003-04:002009-10-12T23:26:00.359-04:00Put The Panic Button Down

Capitals 2, Devils 3 OT/SO (1-2)Scoresheet - Post - TimesThe Washington Capitals opened their three game home stand with a shoot out loss to the New Jersey devils 3-2. Much like the last game, the Caps played much better team defense, but it's the little mistakes and mental breakdowns that seem to cost the team wins. After starting off to a great first period, the Caps seemed to lessen the

Garretthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11800895036782553601noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17582666.post-21138210364897101852009-10-11T01:29:00.001-04:002009-10-11T01:29:00.695-04:00A Few Surprises

We have made it a full week through the start of the '09 - '10 season and there have been a few surprises. It's still too early in the season for these to be permanent trends, but the good and bad starts have certainly raised eyebrows.Phoenix Coyotes' quick start. The Coyotes weren't expected to do much this year, with their coach pushed out and the franchise in danger of moving to southern

Garretthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11800895036782553601noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17582666.post-42770402943864648582009-10-10T21:37:00.003-04:002009-10-10T23:29:07.321-04:00Caps Fall To Red Wings

Capitals 2, Red Wings 3Scoresheet - Times - Post - ExamThe Capitals answered their coach's desire to play better team defense, but it was bad penalties that give them fits again. The Red Wings took advantage of some free stick work by the Capitals beating them at the Joe 3-2. The Capitals drop their third straight game.Matt Bradley opened the scoring with a tough angle shot that beat Chris Osgood

Garretthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11800895036782553601noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17582666.post-46258676662580124622009-10-09T16:46:00.003-04:002009-10-09T16:56:29.535-04:00Chat Stew

The following is an embellishment of my email conversation about doing a live chat for CSNWashington.com.CSNWashington.com: Will you host a live chat on our website during the Caps/Red Wings game?Me: Sure. I would be happy to.CSNWashington.com: We will need a really big pic of your ugly mug.Me: Uh, talk to my wife, she has more than a few.CSNWashington.com: Great! See you tomorrow night.Me:

Garretthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11800895036782553601noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17582666.post-19066447794821025612009-10-08T23:17:00.003-04:002009-10-09T00:28:26.173-04:00Tough Night

Capitals 3, Rangers 4Scoresheet - Post - Times - ExamFor the third straight game, the Washington Capitals have failed to stonewall their opponents in the third period. They came up a goal short in the last two. The latest was a 4-3 loss to the New York Rangers after they had built a lead with over ten minutes left in the final frame."Anytime you have a lead in the last ten minutes of the game you

Garretthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11800895036782553601noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17582666.post-11017855784688760372009-10-06T21:56:00.003-04:002009-10-06T23:14:19.488-04:00Ugly Game

Capitals 5, Flyers 6 OTScoresheet - Post - TimesIn a see-saw game with plenty of weird moments, the Capitals came up short against the Philadelphia Flyers. It was a game of anything goes as the two teams swapped goals and chances all game long. No one seemed to have the upper hand as the Flyers win in front of their own crowd and birthday boy Daniel Briere scored the game winner as the Caps fall

Garretthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11800895036782553601noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17582666.post-69489811571971041202009-10-03T22:56:00.005-04:002009-10-04T00:36:02.276-04:00Caps Rake The Leafs In Home Opener

Capitals 6, Maple Leafs 4Scoresheet - Times - PostThe Capitals' faithful filed the Verizon Center to watch their team play the Toronto Maple Leafs. They were not disappointed in the effort the home team gave. In one of the loudest home openers in memory, the Caps dominated the Leafs through at least two periods and hang on to finish with a 6-4 win.Alex Semin played one of the best games I have

Garretthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11800895036782553601noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17582666.post-76116155997783059562009-10-01T23:22:00.006-04:002009-10-02T00:00:43.276-04:00NHL.com Gets An "A" For NHL Gamecenter

This is the third year I bought into the NHL Gamecenter Live online. It's the NHL's online version of Center Ice where you can watch games not in your market on your computer. It has been a process with this NHL service for the last couple of years, but this time they have got it right.The viewing screen has grown to fill up a good size of your monitor and is in the HD format (when available).

Garretthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11800895036782553601noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17582666.post-32253258504907441622009-10-01T21:16:00.005-04:002009-10-01T23:52:32.295-04:00A Perfect Road Game

Capitals 4, Bruins 1Scoresheet - Post - TimesAlex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals played their season opening game against the Boston Bruins and things went just about text book. The Capitals got goal production from the power play, killed all of their penalties, got a pair of goals from Ovechkin. All in all a good road game for the Capitals as they beat last year's number one team in the

Garretthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11800895036782553601noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17582666.post-81185701393265182932009-10-01T00:55:00.003-04:002009-10-01T01:16:48.224-04:00Bourque Who?

After years of quietly pulling for the 5'9", 173 lbs. forward to make it the big club, it finally happened and didn't happen, then happened again all at once. Calling him a dark horse to make the Capitals for almost 3 years now, it was exciting to see a spot for him in the lineup. But when the salary cap became an issue, the Caps had no choice but to put some one on waivers to send them back to

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