Game 2/3

Well, my assumptions and posts have been wrong so far. I still can not believe that Bruce Boudreau started Simeon Varlamov in Game 2. Even though I was wrong, I strongly believe it was a critical error in judgement by Boudreau. The decision reeks of desperation and sends the wrong message to the team. I will be the first to admit that the goal tending was not in any way the reason why the Caps lost game 2 (unless of course we are talking about Henrik Lundquist). The loss simply gave the Caps no other options. Where does Boudreau go with respect to goal tending now?

The biggest problem with the Caps in game 2 was the lack of grit and ability to get anywhere need Lundquist. The vast majority of the shots the Caps fired on Lundquist came from above the circles. The Caps need to drive to the net or circle off with the puck and let some traffic get to the net.

This series is not over. The Caps have been the better team so far. The Caps will need to come out with a renewed intensity and get on the board early. If they can get the lead early, the Caps should come away with their first win in the series. One win will make this task much easier.