fletch

Results often drive the narrative. The Rangers are playing well and on a hot streak. They've had some overtime games so by definition they were close. Credit to the team for keeping the game going until they had a chance to convert the first scoring chance in overtime. The Canes haven't had a power play goal, which the Rangers Penalty Kill and Shesterkin certainly deserve credit for. But if a too-many men on the ice or a bad interference, hooking, or spearing penalty far from the defensive end resulted in a Canes power play goal, we're probably talking more about too many undisciplined penalties. Since the Canes can't convert, we can focus on how good the Rangers Penalty kill has been. It can be true that the Rangers penalty kill has been great and that it's surprising that the Canes haven't got at least one fluky power play goal. The Rangers certainly outplayed the Capitals and have earned a 3-0 series lead with the Canes. They've been impressive so far in the playoffs, and there's no reason why we can't hope for an early end to the Canes, and a deeper run toward the Cup. The Rangers regular season record shows that they can rack up the wins. The Rangers are getting contributions from throughout their lineup. There's a lot to feel good about.

Final standings by my calculations Blair 22 Phil 17 Fletch 16 Ozzy 14 Morphinity 12 Brooks 12 RJ 10 So yes, @BlairBettsBlocksEverything won this rep bet after initiating it, and abandoning it without calculating the final scores. Maybe he'll notice if your rep him.

Based on final standings, I see points as Division winners Panthers5 Rangers5 Stars5 Canucks5 Playoff teams Panthers1 Bruins1 Leafs1 Lightning1 Rangers1 Hurricanes1 Islanders1 Capitals1 Stars1 Jets1 Avalanche1 Predators1 Canucks1 Oilers1 Kings1 Knights1

Bumping this thread so winner can be figured out, calculations pending

This team

I still am just waiting to see how the Rangers make the play to win.

hard

Sweating this one

Just unbelievable lift from that goal

A good period for the Canes. I think the shots are a bit misleading because it seemed to be more volume than quality chances, but that was a nice tip from Guentzel. Rangers have shown one period isn’t fatal, plenty of game left.

Bettors favorite is Canes (again) so right where we want to be

yes

Extra caffeine tomorrow morning.

brutal

Just hoping for the Rangers to convert the first scoring chance.