• Brian Sutherby continued to show some improvement in the offensive end, though he didn’t get on the scoresheet. He had a nice drive to the cage to draw a penalty, and maybe that’s the change he has made in his game — going to the net more often.
  • Random TV note — the camerawork for the game in the third period was . . . well, it wasn’t good. And was more than a little frustrating.
  • Tim Thomas didn’t look like a struggling goalie out there.
  • The Caps’ shootout woes continue.
  • Programming note for DC-area DirecTV subscribers: I was able to watch the NewsChannel 8 game last night on channel 659, which, I’m told, is one of three slots that is set aside for regional sports networks. Make sure to check it out the next time a game is shown on NewsChannel 8.
  • Gotta wonder how big Fay’s smile was as he pointed out Semin’s goal-scoring slump. I’d imagine it was quite large.
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    TV Coverage Change - DirecTV Subscribers Adversely Affected

    By Gustafsson
    Monday, October 30, 2006

    On Friday the Washington Capitals announced the TV broadcast changes of nine games. Those of us who are DirecTV subscribers lose out as the January 9th game against the lowly Flyers has been moved from NewsChannel8 to ComcastSportsNet. Our reward for being able to see that game is not getting to see the November 28th Lightning and January 30th Senators games, as they have been moved to NewsChannel8.

    DirecTV subscribers do not get NewsChannel8, and games on that station are blacked out on NHL Centre Ice. I understand the blackout rule, but if I can not physically receive NewsChannel8, why should it be blacked out?

    I have to keep reminding myself that we are fortunate that Ted Leonsis has been able to get all 82 games on TV, which few teams can claim. Small comfort when I miss the Caps/Sens game.

    Here are the TV broadcast changes:

    Date Opponent Time Old Channel New Channel
    Tues., Nov. 28 at Tampa Bay Lightning 7:30 p.m.
    CSN
    NC8
    Sat., Dec. 23 at Toronto Maple Leafs 7:00 p.m.
    CW
    CSN
    Tues., Jan. 9 Philadelphia Flyers 7:00 p.m.
    NC8
    CSN
    Sat., Jan. 20 Florida Panthers 1:00 p.m.
    CW
    CSN
    Tues., Jan. 30 at Ottawa Senators 7:30 p.m.
    CSN
    NC8
    Sat., Feb. 3 at Pittsburgh Penguins 1:00 p.m.
    CW
    CSN
    Sun., Feb. 4 New York Islanders 1:00 p.m.
    CW
    CSN
    Sat., Feb. 24 at New Jersey Devils 1:00 p.m.
    CW
    CSN
    Sun., Feb. 25 New Jersey Devils 1:00 p.m.
    CW
    CSN

    Click here for the official news release.

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