Almost a week after the 8th seeded Montreal Canadiens pulled off one of the biggest first round upsets in NHL Stanley Cup Playoff history, questions around the Washington Capitals ability to take the next step continue to bubble to the surface.
While much of the blame has been directed at Alexander Ovechkin's inability to score in the Caps final three games of the series, the NHL's version of Bono still led the team in points with 10 (5G,5A) against the Habs.
Yes, he was about as predictable as a romantic comedy starring Matthew McConaughey, coming down the wing and taking a snap shot that was blocked by Canadien defenders nine out of ten times.
That being said, at least Ovie was working hard trying to create offense, and if it wasn't for Jarolsav Halak doing his best Ken Dryden impersonat ...
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Alexander Semin, The Hockey Gods Have Spoken, You Are The Weakest Link!
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