Caps get their first win!

Caps managed to hold on Sunday 3-2 to get their first win against the Sabres.  Good win.  Also, nice to see Ovi get his first goal off of a one timer on a PP.  Give Robs some credit as he expected to see Ovi back at his more comfortable LW spot which was the case.  I will say that Ovi looked a lot better in that game.  He played with what appeared a lot more passion and enthusiasm.  He looked to be skating much harder and played more like what Caps fans are accustomed to.  Frankly, I thought the whole team looked much better. 

Seemed like Sunday's win was a carry over from their play on Friday night in NJ against the Devils.  Although suffering a 3-2 loss in OT, I thought they did look much better in that game.  I also like getting Hamrlik out of there.  Probably a good idea to take Poti out as well.  While I like Poti, the guy is old and been out of hockey for two years.  Not a huge fan of Schultz but I do like Erskine.  Seems like Erskine brings a toughness and grittiness that the Caps need.  Good for him in getting a goal on Sunday even though it was a fluky one at that. 

I also like the shifting of lines.  Thought MoJo was disappointing last year and he has been an even bigger disappointment this season.  I like Ovi skating with Crabb and Beagle.  Beagle and Crabb seem more like hard working gritty guys that can help get the puck to Ovi. 

Couple of other notes:

1. Neuvy has played well and is deserving of the top spot right now over Holtby.  I think Neuvy has been waiting for this opportunity and it's nice to see him step up to the challenge.  He seems to be playing with a bit of a chip on his shoulder and really wants that #1 spot.  He's been in the league a few years now and has always had to play second fiddle.  He now seems primed to be the #1.  Hopefully this is the case.

2. Backstrom needs to shoot.  The guy is always looking to pass but he has a tremendous shot.  He needs to use it more.  He will overpass before shooting.  He did take a shot on Sunday when I expected him to pass and he hit the post.  The guy has to use that shot more.

Caps play tonight and hopefully can continue their stronger play.  It's only been a couple of games where they have played well so can't get overly excited.  A bad game tonight and we'll be back to square one.  Hopefully the team is starting to gel and understand the system better and can pull out another win.

UNLEASH THE FURY!!!