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Old 04-02-2014, 07:40 PM   #13865
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Originally Posted by slicrick View Post
I never said he deserved a suspension, fine or even the 5 minute major he got..

the original post was a bit of a knee jerk reaction, I still don't like the hit but it wasn't as bad as I thought it was





Oates calling out Ovi

OATES: OVECHKIN 'QUIT' ON A GOAL IN LOSS TO STARS TUESDAY - TSN.ca

Dustin Jeffrey Goal on Braden Holtby (09:55/3rd) - NHL VideoCenter
Yes, Ovi was lazy on the play but that was clearly awful defence by the entire 5-man Caps unit.

Chiasson gets around Orlov so easily, who makes the pass to Whitney. Beagle goes to 2-man Chiasson instead of staying in the middle or else he would've had position on Whitney. Everyone now thinks Whitney will shoot because he has a totally clear lane.

Mike Green interferes with his man, Jeffrey, and then leaves him to go block the lane. Great...but this leaves Jeffrey completely open to one-time that shit past...who's that in net? Holtby?

Clearly Ovi is coasting into his zone on that one but to be fair, so are the two Stars d-men and there are already three Caps in the defensive zone. A fourth, Grabbo, looks to have a better angle to d-up Whitney but he's coasting even slower than Ovi and does dick all the entire play. At least Ovi tries to hook the Wizard a little.

I've thought Ovechkin is a defensive liability since forever but c'mon...that was bullshit by the entire team. What the fuck kind of defence was that?
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