Oviecentric

Ok, so I have made this blog "Oviecentric" again, but I will throw in some Kopi/Kings stuff once in a while. It's much easier to keep up with one player than two.

Ovie continues to improve after his comeback, although he was ejected last game against the Buffalos Sabres for a from behind hit that resulted in the player smashing his head. No suspension for this incident, but the needs to behave for the next 55 games or he will face a suspension! Cant have that happen! He comes to L.A in a month! Would be my luck to miss him twice in one season!

Looks like Ovie cut his hair too! A shame, his mop top will be missed!

Next game is tonite against "The Habs"...I will promise a better report!

On a caps realated note, I cant get over the resemblence between Sasha Vujacic of the Lakers and Caps player Mathieu Perrault! Seperated at birth?

He's Back!

Nice comeback by Ovie, only scored one goal, but it's a start! He looked great out there! Nice Caps win against the Rangers 4-2. Ovie looked ecstatic to be playing at Madison Square Garden, picked the perfect venue for his comeback! MSG is L.A's Forum. Think a trip to NYC is in order.

Ovie took hits like he never was injured, what a relief! I wouldve been a nervous wreck if I was at that game! Two weeks with out Ovie is long time for a Caps fan, but it really is a pleasure to see him back in action!

Kopi was scoreless last game against the Flyers, Flyers beat the Kings 3-2. Kopi seems lost with out Ryan Smythe who will be out a month with the ubiquitous "upper body" injury.

Kopi Still leads the NHL in point, 32, while Ovie has dropped down to number nine with 25! Tough competition this season!!!!!

Caps play the "Habs" (Canadiens) tonite, Kings play the Flames tomorrow.

DC Loves Them Some Ovie!

So I went to DC in my quest to see Ovie play, as we all know an "upper body" injury on Nov. 1 squashed that for me, but I had a great time none the less!

I went to DC with a hint of sadness thinking that all the energy would be sucked out of the Verizon Center due to Ovie's absence. I predicted a lethargic, lack luster game, but I was so wrong!

The evening started off with a Caps pub crawl. Seven bars in around the Verizon Center participated and we were able to hit two of them, The Green Turtle and Louie's. My husband proudly wore his Kings jersey, I was some what worried that he would be hasseled, but was I wrong! No one batted an eye lash, each bar was a sea of red. You dont see that too often at Kings games!!!

The Caps game itself was exciting from beginning to end. The fans were more than happy to see us there and thanked us for coming down to support the team. The couple sitting next me and I chatted like old friends and the guy that sat behind us turned out to be a Dodgers fan! Small world! The best part? I spotted Ovie sitting in the press box with Mike Green (who was also nursing an "upper body' injury)! Ovie looked bored out of his mind! He was wearing a pink dress shirt, and silver pants. He kept taking sips from his soda. He was in the press box until after the second intermission then disappeared!

The crowd really got into the game, more so than at a Kings game, every goal was a celebration and the fans loved it! Perrault scored his first NHL goal ever and the fans went nuts!!!! The final score was 7-4 against the Panthers..I got some great game pics, but unfortunately my camera was either lost or stolen upon my return at LAX!

Ovie is really well loved in DC. Everyone we talked to had only nice things to say about him. My husband's friend, a chef for a Georgetown restaraunt, said that he lives in Ovie's neighborhood and see's him all the time at local bars. Said he was a real nice down to earth guy. His co-worker stated that he is always will to sign autographs and pose for pics after practice (no Caps practices when I was there :( ). Some one else asked me after the game what I liked about Ovie, and I stated that it was his passion, enthusiasm, how he basically has a great time out there! She said that DC is very lucky to have him! Another person said "What's not to love?"

Ovie is not expected to play for at least another week, they are predicting that he will return Nov. 17th against the Rangers. Of course, he would like to comeback sooner, but why rush?

In Kopi news, he is still the top scorer in the NHL with 30 points! Ovie, despite not playing the last four games is still behind him with 23.

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!

Not good!

Ovie was injured on Sunday and is expected to be week to week! It's an "upper body' muscle strain, which could heal quickly or take weeks. I looked up muscle strain and it covers everything from an "owie" to an actual torn muscle requiring surgery! Ouch! This means I will more than likely not see him play on the 7th when I am in DC! NO! I was looking forward to this for months, but I will still be there to cheer his team mates on! I want to experience what it's like to watch a game with east coast fans. Sadly I have a feeling that the energy will somewhat be diminished due to Ovie's absence on the ice.

I am hoping to at least get a glimpse of him, Ovie is planning to munch on nachos and soda while cheering his team mates on. Got to love his positive, cheerful attitude despite his injury!

Kopi is back to number one on the NHL scoring list, 23 points He scored one goal and 2 assists at last nights Coyotes game. Kings won 5-3, I am liking this momentum! Note to Kopi, stay healthy!!!!!

Caps play the Devils Nov.4 and the Kings play the Penguins Nov. 5. Bummed I am going to miss the Kings Penguins game, but I will be in DC!