WASHINGTON, D.C. — We finally made it out to our first hockey game of the season last night had a great time watching our nation’s Capitals beat the New York Rangers. The Rags scored first, but Mike Green responded soon after with his ninth goal of the season. Alexander Semin got the assist on a bang-bang play. Alex Ovechkin won the game on a short-handed goal in the wanning seconds of the second period.
Some observations from the game:
- Lots of red in the sold out crowd. There were a few Rags fans by us, but they were only noticable due to their vicinity. They also lacked the obnoxiousness of a Pittsburgh, Philly or Buffalo fan. The fans owe praise for their eighth sellout of the season and making the Verizon Center the toughest arena for visiting teams. Seriously, the Caps are 17-1-1 at home this year.
- I don’t get why people get down on Ovi for his English-speaking ability. After getting a shot stopped, he could be seen on the big screen as a saying “Whiskey Tango Foxtrot.”
- Semin got in a fight and was given a game misconduct, apparently for fighting like a 13-year old girl. Still, he fought with more honor than the most important hockey player of all time. See On Frozen Blog for more.
- Speaking of OFB, we saw 75% of them before the game and the other 25%’s husband filled in for my dad who was a late scratch. Get well Pop! Thanks for driving and buying Chanuck.
- The ice was um, not great, but both teams have to play on it, so it is certainly fair, though foolish. I was warm in the 400 level.
- We thought about getting Will a 6-9 months onesie, but decided it might become too small too quickly. We may have it order one online.
- The Hockey Song is no longer featured during Capitals games. I am disappointed by this though others don’t seem to be.
- The Ice Girls are barely featured.
- Those nachos are so damn salty. Won’t bother again.
- I have really grown to love the red Caps sweaters. I’ll get one evetually, but I stuck with the classic white one last night.
- Thanks for babysitting Will, Grandee!
Capitals Win Sixth Straight – The Post
Capitals’ defense provides a boost – The Wash. Times
