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Or the first period in which the Capitals fell behind 2-0. The Capitals spent yet another game having to play catch-up and, once again, failed. This marks the Capital's 13th loss in 19 games. During that stretch (6-13-0), the Capitals have been outscored 31-16 in the first period.
The Senators are a darn good team, especially when going ahead early. They are 20-4-1 when leading after the first period (which they were last night), and are 23-6-1 when scoring first (which they did). Those stats aren't terribly amazing in comparison to the rest of the league (they have the 10th best win percentage when leading after 1 period and 11th best when scoring first). For the Caps, the problem is in the mirror.
They are 5-19-4 when trailing first (4th worst in the NHL) and 2-16-3 when trailing after 1 (3rd worst in league). Basically, the Capitals cannot come back from deficits. That has nothing to do with inexperience, a problem many have aruged is hold the Capitals back. It's from a lack of hardwork (which usually puts the Capitals behind the eight ball) and lack of skill. The Capitals only have 31 games left in the season. They are 7 points out of the #8 spot. They need to get rid of players who can't help them into the future (who I'll pick out soon) and start playing to gain confidence for next year. And I'd suggest that this offseason, they try to add some firepower.
Or the first period in which the Capitals fell behind 2-0. The Capitals spent yet another game having to play catch-up and, once again, failed. This marks the Capital's 13th loss in 19 games. During that stretch (6-13-0), the Capitals have been outscored 31-16 in the first period.
The Senators are a darn good team, especially when going ahead early. They are 20-4-1 when leading after the first period (which they were last night), and are 23-6-1 when scoring first (which they did). Those stats aren't terribly amazing in comparison to the rest of the league (they have the 10th best win percentage when leading after 1 period and 11th best when scoring first). For the Caps, the problem is in the mirror.
They are 5-19-4 when trailing first (4th worst in the NHL) and 2-16-3 when trailing after 1 (3rd worst in league). Basically, the Capitals cannot come back from deficits. That has nothing to do with inexperience, a problem many have aruged is hold the Capitals back. It's from a lack of hardwork (which usually puts the Capitals behind the eight ball) and lack of skill. The Capitals only have 31 games left in the season. They are 7 points out of the #8 spot. They need to get rid of players who can't help them into the future (who I'll pick out soon) and start playing to gain confidence for next year. And I'd suggest that this offseason, they try to add some firepower.
posted by The Jet at 12:12 PM
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