Lightning lose in Kolzig’s return to Washington.
Tuesday, 11. November 2008
Olaf Kolzig spent over 18 years in the Washington Capitals system and played for the Caps during 16 of those years. I’m sure the nerves were shaky and his heart was pounding and it really showed in the first period of last nights game. Kolzig gave up three first period goals and that was all the Caps needed. I’m sure the Bolts expected one of those “I’m coming back to show you something” type moments from Olaf, but that’s not what they got. It’s a tough loss for all, none more so than Kolzig. We all know that he wanted nothing more than to come back and stick it to the Caps but it seems we’re all forgetting the other guy involved in this, Brent Johnson. Johnson has spent the last four seasons playing second fiddle to Kolzig and now Jose Theodore and got his shot to show everyone what he could do. Johnson stopped 34 of 36 shots and helped Washington shut down the Lightning’s still stagnant offense, who lost Ryan Malone in the first period to an injury. There’s no word on the injury yet so hopefully it’s not serious. Hard to get on anyone too much in this loss as the whole team is playing either inconsistent or poorly.
