Ahh the Capitals. The most reliable team in the D.C. area to deliver wins. As the Capitals raised their 5th consecutive Southeast Division Banner, the pressure to win the Stanley Cup once again loomed. This year, like the past 4 promises to see the Caps atop the Southeastern Division and one of the top teams of the Eastern Conference. And with a scoreless 1st period last night, it seems as though Coach Boudreau's defense first scheme is picking up right where it left off last season, but that may not be the best approach. The unstoppable offense of two years ago, which equaled the Capitals winning the Presidents Cup, came up short in the 1st round of the playoffs. Last year the defense stepped it up only to disappoint in the 2nd round to a division rival. Maybe this will be the year where the Capitals and Boudreau can find a recipe for success. We have sadly seen that it cannot be an offense or defense first team. If the Capitals can find a way to evenly distribute both, this may be their year
Alex Ovechkin showed great leadership last year sacrificing his tremendous goal scoring ability for defensive production. Last night was no preview of how his season will be. He spent most of the week in Russia following a death in the family.
Also, the Caps HAVE to try to finish games without them going to overtime. Let's not forget Playoff game 2 of the series against Tampa Bay last year where a goal was scored on an extremely lazy shift change. The Caps get tired after long games. Everyone does. But the difference is, the Caps get careless. Because of this, I will always be a nervous fan when a game goes into extra time.
Capitals 2011-2012 season is under way. Although it wasn't the most beautiful win in game 1, it's still a W
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