First Round, Gm 5: Capitals @ Panthers 5/11 | NHL Playoffs 2022

[@its.fireball]

Verhaege actually just got that comeback by himself. A point on each goal for 5 total points 🥶

[@modernoto10]

He really put the team on his back. Bob and Verhaege definitely keeping us alive.

[@872463051]

If it were possible, he would've gotten the secondary assist on his second goal for creating that rush, too!

[@luap4981]

@DeusVult1683 you're not too bright eh?

[@luap4981]

he's hotter than a blowtorch on a Saturday morning lol

[@KingLos95]

@DeusVult1683 You sound like the type of kid to base your opinions from looking at a stat sheet. If you’ve actually been watching the games then you’d know that Bob’s been the least of our issues. My main concern is their special teams, as it’s been hot garbage. But as soon as Florida’s PP starts clicking, look out 👀

[@hockeyhurricanes46]

What a comeback by Panthers.

[@lucaskyte-tremblay924]

Why did you spoil it?

[@hockeyhurricanes46]

@@lucaskyte-tremblay924 What do you mean I spoiled it?

[@winter3262]

Caps: go 2-0 up.- Verhage: I sense a disturbance on the score board.

[@shawnagar6016]

3-0 lol

[@tobito3100]

@@shawnagar6016 Not any more it isn't. Then there was that early wistle lol.

[@TheRiverweasel09]

Caps: go 3-0 up - Verhaeghe: okay, disturbance verified, time to go beast mode. Barkov, mind helping out?

[@brendanroe8604]

Best individual performance of the playoffs so far by Verhaeghe

[@xjaskix]

ehhh have you Seen Matthews ..? He does stuff NO ONE else does . Best player in the league perioe

[@matthewbrauer1403]

@@xjaskix doesn't matter when Verhaeghe personally had a hand in all 5 goals tonight. Not saying he's the best player, but it's absolutely the best individual effort in a playoff game this season, he WILLED the comeback into existence.

[@luap4981]

I agree. Best I've seen since Pastrnak in 2018 against the Leafs

[@pilotguy1141]

Flyers fan rooting here hard for the Panthers and G

[@wiseonekms]

Was there tonight, place was absolutely bonkers. CV23 had a hell of a night, but midway through the 2nd, Bob was a different animal. SOOOO PROUD OF THIS FREAKING TEAM, ONE MORE TO CLOSE IT BOYS!!!!!!

[@adamquraishi1127]

Penguins: damn that choke was brutal. But I am sure no other team will do it even more bad than us. Capitals: hold our beer.

[@lildxsh3919]

"More bad"

[@divad44]

brutal back to back losses after leading in both...

[@gbot3377]

Lost Crosby after leading by 2, and the whole game changed from there.

[@bigboybeard]

At least the Penguins have a legitimate excuse for their loss

[@KRE112178]

Let me introduce you to the choke champions, the Toronto Maple Leafs...

[@sir.william2278]

"They'll never come back like that in the playoffs" - people who now look silly

[@KingLos95]

Yeah they’ve gone pretty quiet after this game eh?

[@MrSentinel07]

And it's still true. Florida did nothing special. Washington's defense and goaltending completely choaked.

[@mysticsaxophone4181]

@@MrSentinel07 Are you dumb? They just did that in the playoffs, so the claim has been factually proven false. Everytime they do it, someone else is choking. Doesn't change the bottom line, people said it can't be done, it was done, ergo the statement is false.

[@ImTheRealJake]

@@MrSentinel07 or they just got completely overwhelmed by a team that has been doing it to the best teams in the league, all year.

[@davidcohen1424]

@@MrSentinel07 Are you serious? They didn't do anything? Apparently your not a big hockey fan. I'm not even a Panther's fan and what I have seen from this team all season long is nothing less than great. They have had great comebacks all season long when they were down. Not to mention the playoff game with the Caps before this one was another great comeback. Being down late in the 3rd period to tie the game, win it overtime. Only GREAT hockey teams do this ALL season long.

[@rafaelmonteiro3185]

When the panthers get their offense going it’s over for any team in the league

[@dannyh9656]

Panthers 🤝 Heat

[@adamdosoudil416]

Can't get enough of these comebacks by cats this season!!

[@shardhoney]

LETS GOOOOOOO CATSSSSS HUGE WIN 🐀🐀🐀🐀🐀🐀

[@YoshiMonsta]

THE COMEBACK CATS BABY

[@evanleighton-castro5716]

The comeback cats!

[@tjrichez4297]

COMEBACK CATS 🐆❤️ I LOVE MY PANTHERS Y’all did y’all thang tonight

[@lucaskyte-tremblay924]

Panthers suck

[@lucaskyte-tremblay924]

0 Stanley cups LOL

[@tjrichez4297]

We will get 1 this year

[@dwaynemjohnson]

Knights fan here watching this amazing comeback. I was a Panthers fan before I became a hometown Golden Knights Fan.

[@prattacaster]

Wow, nothing like a big time comeback at home. Congrats Panthers

[@shauncameron8390]

Nice comeback!

[@judasthepious1499]

damn this season playoffs gonna give someone a heart attack... and that's even before weird reff-ing included

[@Shinobi33]

I wouldn't be surprised if my funeral is the day after the Panthers season ends. Hopefully my death ☠️ comes with a Stanley Cup

[@jermaineivey4699]

Such an important win. I don't think in my lifetime I've seen another person or team in any other sport who continually comes back from the dead like this!

[@Gg-yp1cj]

Let’s finish this Friday Panthers!!!

[@user-rb1yf4he9q]

Damn what a great game! Even better is the news conference. Watch NBA and you get a fashion show and mumbling. NHL is t-shirts, backwards ball caps and straight up honest talk. Gotta luv the hockey players!

[@IAmSirZak]

Nice to seeing Reinhart doing well as a Sabres fan. What a comeback, really thought Washington might runaway with the game.

[@vincentthekeeper2163]

Let's gooooo Cats!! Gotta reach down and close this out.

[@nenaddjordjevic859]

Let's go in second round baby!! Florida forever!!

[@emiryenere2704]

WHAT. A. COMEBACK

[@MrHakis]

Huge win! This series is awesome!

[@skott025]

Damn, the Panthers playing with fire! Good job team, great win, rooting for you up here in Michigan.

[@MarloSoBalJr]

You see... things like this is why I can't take my Caps seriously in the playoffs year-in & year-out.

[@adamscher7415]

U were an 8 seed not sure what u expected this year

[@KingLos95]

@@adamscher7415 I mean Tbf they were literal inches away from sealing game 4 and giving them a 3-1 lead in the series. They’re now down 3-2. I feel for them and this series ain’t over yet

[@blaida7074]

You won the cup 4 years ago relax bud lol

[@shortcoursercracing4284]

Went to this game ran down form my upper seats to the lower ones to meet Kodak black comeback cats for the win!!

[@jorgemartinez18]

Nice comeback Panthers!

[@JWSportsNetwork]

Those are the Panthers we know!

[@MicBergsma]

Yessssss so happy!!!

[@RyanLombergini]

🙌

[@Kallogee]

Year of the kitty

[@georgeclinton6833]

This is why hockey is so cool. And what a cold blood move by Giroux.

[@ryanswiggs]

Leafs comeback, Flames comeback, Rangers come back, Panthers came back. some wild game 5's

[@philly7558]

My god that reminds me of PHILLY in 2010 on that cup run!! Outstanding come back!!

[@thepuggames5643]

COMEBACK CATS

[@jayem1826]

Missing that empty net last game was their death.

[@Gg-yp1cj]

Well done Bob well done Verhaeghe 👌🏻 , Weegar though bad puck management. Well done Panthers!!!!! 👌🏻

[@AkonFenty1992]

Since my Detroit Red Wings didn't make the playoffs this season I'm rooting for Florida Panthers since I live in Florida.

[@evermarc]

Finally yes !!! 🌞

[@sillysauce7784]

GO CATS!!!

[@dolphignition7176]

GO CATS, RAIN RATS, AND THAT'S THAT! 💪😼💯

[@hfbroady]

What a GAME!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@ejohnson880]

what happened to the hits and fights? I miss old hockey.

[@watts4200]

Damn what a game! Nice come back Panthers!

[@TPoD274]

Leave it to the Caps to be a 1st round exit yet again!! Can't believe you blow a 3-0 lead and a possible game 5 win

[@cfl9077]

Seems like panthers year

[@christopherstorms5122]

It's not a gimme, and that Avs team looks really freaking scary.

[@drew4296]

Ya avs are insane im hoping for a 96’ rematch avs vs panthers

[@Dionyseus100]

Karma for the Hit on Bennett. Two goals from Oshie,who should have not been on the ice. Bob and Verhaeghe coming up big for the Cats!

[@BarrinJer]

Urinatingtree I going to manhandle my Steamed Caps if they lose Round 1 again...

[@gbot3377]

Not easy coming back from 3 to 0 with lil over half the game left in the playoffs. Lived up to their nickname, while waking up. And if the Cat's are fully awake now, well, fangs and claws.

[@dolphignition7176]

and weather conditions with a 100% chance of RAT RAIN

[@julianfranco4440]

Giroux just undressed Samsonov. What a slick move

[@Nevyadomsky]

Only guys that showed up were Oshie, Kuznetcov and Samsonov. Defense was nonexistent and, its a miracle Florida did not score in the first with all the chances they had. Ovechkin barely skating

[@ThatGuy-Official]

Can someone please tell the announcer that it's a 'saucer pass' not a 'sauce pass'.

[@gw7477]

Yes G daddy!

[@Mattnova_116]

Washington's going to be a tough out for Florida. Like Pittsburgh the Capitals have that "one last run" in them, before the future happens, which might look, bleak.

[@keegannelson8939]

Kitty goes meow

[@leafsfanforever2896]

Barring a comeback by the Capitals, Toronto could have three straight road playoff games pending the results of Game 6 tonight

[@SteampunkCanadian]

Welp We choked ONCE AGAIN. But seriously I’m a capitals fan and I think Florida was the better team it’s just very frustrating blowing the lead in any game

[@djsalose]

I honestly think Florida plays quite bad. Without John Carlson Caps would win this game easy..

[@dolphignition7176]

@@djsalose came back from a 0-3 trailing but you "honestly think Florida plays QUITE BAD" - ok sure...

[@Steriiotype]

"He's hotter than a blowtorch on Saturday morning!!" ....Sure why not.

[@inabinder69]

Giroux only getting minimal ice time.

[@elpusegato]

We are all baseball helmets on this glorious day

[@ninja1970fin]

Ovie :D Hope he goes to KHL

[@djcrazytoo]

verhaeghe man of the match !! wp panthers !

[@Shinobi33]

Los Gatos comeback de nuevo

[@zoysiaguy3757]

Vamos Gatos 🐈

[@YangCalgary]

Funny how in Hockey an early 3:0 lead often bites you.

[@MrMarttivainaa]

"3-0, looking good caps now just don't... throw it away..."

[@kaverit4]

Looks like this Verhaege guy wants to win a playoff series.

[@TheScazighino]

Is someone going to tel this US announcer that it’s not a “sauce” pass?

[@darmbains9727]

Damn havjng the leading caps should have easily had last 2 games

[@corvettezr1ification]

exactly

[@richardfountainiii6899]

Florida Panthers

[@christidavis6182]

Capitals @ Panthers

[@chocoman5674]

ez cats comeback

[@brandonfera4494]

Just when you think the Caps could go all the way to the Cup the way they looked at start of this game and then just to loose!!! Clearly can’t breathe easily anytime with being a fan for them ! Sorry to say but this is the game that broke the caps if they can’t pull it off in the series and win it. 😞

[@dolphignition7176]

"Caps could go all the way to the Cup" - hate to break it to you, but nobody believed that even before playoffs began

[@brentsenior7830]

Man verhage has turned into quite the stud wish he was still a leaf

[@TheMattst73]

We need to get rid of the capitals breaking the panthers fan's hearts. They should be dominating the caps and yet have struggled.

[@Mynamesbob8]

Wow.

[@trevorphilips6751]

Овечкин катается, как принц Датский.

[@dolphignition7176]

Comebacks are what turns poverty franchises into playoff contenders - well done guys! GO CATS, RAIN RATS, & THAT'S THAT! 💪😼💯

[@PP-rr1gz]

Carter Verhaeghe

[@tonyp9313]

It don't mean anything until 1 of these teams gets a 4th win. Not a fan of either teams. I feel I have to write it like this otherwise you all be thinking I'm a fan.

[@etahhcumosevahi]

Based on your comment history, nothing you say really means anything.

[@hhkoshishighnesskingofscot3397]

CALGARY FLAMES GOALIE EARL GEORGE LESTER TAYLOR

[@gadrooaz]

Вашингтон в своём репертуаре. Выигрывать более двух шайб и умудриться проиграть матч

[@ladylucks910]

Woooo!!!!!!!!

[@TeddyPicker191]

Panthers 3rd goal. Entire caps team vs 2 forwards. Still manage to let in a goal. Pretty embarrassing

[@aapopeltotalo450]

Would be embarrassing for capitals to lose next game😁

[@dolphignition7176]

As a Panthers fan, I disagree - we are the best performing team this season and to take us to at least Game 6 against this insanely scary offense is based!

[@aapopeltotalo450]

@@dolphignition7176 yeah let’s see how far Panthers will get ,if they win next

[@dolphignition7176]

@@aapopeltotalo450 I will settle for NO LESS than TWO Playoff victories (but if Toronto Maple Leafs are our next opponent, I won't be too surprised if we lose there because I know we can whoop the Lightning)!

[@tukbol1]

Caps Defense core Sucks.. they need to overhaul those guys, except for John Carlson

[@Mralanyrx]

John Carlson overrated can’t be paying him 8m if he only plays offense. Orlov is the best caps D overall.

[@MrSentinel07]

Wow, two chokes in a row by the Caps. A series they very well could have won just slipped from their grasp.

[@shawnw3058]

GIROUX

[@djsalose]

Does any Florida fan here know how much money did they gave to john carlson??

[@es5ape]

I thought at the beginning that they had an empty stadium :D like the game in 2021. This game may cost Caps the series, they led 3-0 and they blew it.

[@wiseonekms]

2021 was half capacity due to COVID. I was there tonight, arena was packed. Traffic is just nasty on the 75 going north around 6-7pm

[@chillywilly61]

@@wiseonekms yup sold out son!

[@alegkourliak549]

Big comeback by Panthers. Don’t like this!!!

[@dolphignition7176]

We're not asking you to like it, we're demanding you to cope harder with it!

[@TylrVncnt]

Wow

[@Jlk9711]

Washington capitols. ABSOLUTE JOKE OF A GAME 😂😂 As soon as Oshie scored again… THEY STOPPED PLAYING. BIG MISTAKE. Hahaha absolute JOKE of a performance!

[@_bb124]

Let’s go Comeback cats!🐱🐱🐱🐱🐭🐭🐭🐭🐭

[@Tova-Barin]

😵‍💫

[@Elmirgtr]

Orlov sucks.. how does he get minutes? Congrats Cats from a habs fan

[@yeungeddie]

Yoooo

[@LeBlanc0236]

Wtf?