JJ in VA

It's got to be a 3PM start. They'll start Preds-Nucks at 6 and VGK-Dal at 8/9. A lot of fantastic points throughout this preview thread. I picked NYR in 6. Just have a great feeling for this series due to the progress of our youth. Big plays coming from Laffy, KK, Cuylle, Scheids, Miller and even Jones. Big Matty blows up Orlov, Tony D and Brady to whip crowd into a frenzy. Our leaders mentor this group and then Trocheck, Mika, Goody and Wenny unleash a barrage of dynamic scoring lines unmatched by any team this year. Four lines cranking together and nobody cares who scores or assists. Hustle and heart win cups. Just so happens we have both, plus a whole lot of high-end talent. My sleeper, Kaapo Kakko. Clanging posts turn to shredding nylon. Believe that !

In real numbers it's just sad. I told CanesFanRandy, less than 3% of the time on my balls is not sufficient. Use your head and hand, forget the heart. Work the twig and berries Randy.

Hey Oz, nothing I'd like more than to bury these guys tonight. I don't want this to turn into the typical Rangers-Caps affair that comes down to the last second and a one-goal game. That is the MO for these two teams, like it or not. It drive me crazy because we are the far superior team in every phase. Limit TO's, stay out of box and play north-south. We need to play smart with urgency !

Operative word down here is...Desperation. A lot of whining and tough talk about owing Panarin. I'm with most of you, go ahead and start some shit. I see us at 3+ of 5 on PP. Keep drawing penalties, you fargin dumb asses. After all the dust settles, I see the core with another top shelf performance. Goals by: Panarin Cuylie Laffy KK 4th Line too........(Matty Ice ? Ha, that would be perfect !) Enjoy fellas. See you on the other side. Let's Go Rangers !

Exactly. I feel like egging someone's house, these fochers flying their red flags everywhere down here.

I thought the playoffs start when someone wins a road game ?

Kenny could call Ping Pong and make it enjoyable. He's everywhere !

Now that Center Ice is over, I'm at the whim of whatever network team is calling game. Sean McDonough is at least competent, but I sure miss Sam and Joe. If not our guys, it sure would be great to have Doc Emrick back for playoff games.

Despite my yapping, I love CK. I want him to succeed. He is so close to "legend" status in NY sports lore. I don't want him to be the longest tenured loser. Someone used that phrase on here recently and it would be a pity if that moniker became his reality. Turn It Up Kreids....... Let's Go Rangers !

Same here. Best tipper I've ever seen. Everyone tries to emulate him for that. Oh, he'll show some urgency when "cherry-picking" or when there's an open net. But, I'm with Albatross in that he's a plain ole Boston poinyetta ! Soft is an understatement.

Looks like you boys had a fun time. Now that they won, you're mandated to do it for every game. Just tell Pete to wear his butt plug, it'll be alright.

If Alexa Landestoy says they have the MO, I believe her. God damn, that chick is gorgeous. I watch her show "Caps Red Line" with the lights down, you know what I mean Putty Lips?

Agree. He clearly is mentoring. Imagine him scoring ? Yikes. Four lines just humming.......

Mess pulling the magnifying glass out looking for Schluuban's name was classic.

Is it me or does Mess look like he's gonna deck this clown? What an asshat, won't stop running his mouth.

Youth movement and 4th line again tonight. Trocheck line 2 goals, Laffy and KK net their first, and the Grind Line wears down Caps defenders. I could see Jimmy or Matty net one. Holy Cow, if Goodrow netted one I'd have to schwab my shorts. When game seems in hand, I wouldn't mind seeing Tommy Willy get a beating.

Maybe, but I hope not. Again, let Wilson be the fool and sit in box.

I believe in KK. Absolutely, a key to our core group. He's certainly giving effort. Hitting posts will translate. KK, Laffy, Cuyle and Matty breakout series. Jimmy V the 4th line anchor ! Ha, who saw that coming ? Batting 500, hmmmm HOF

Oh, but back to Laffy: Today starts the day he re-writes his chapter in this revisionist thread. Laffy 2+ points today.

7 G 2 A 14 PIM in 14 Games. How'd we get down 1-3 ? (not a rhetorical question. Frankly, I can't remember.)

If Panarin gets rolling through this series, I see no stopping him. They have enough firepower to off-set any mugging of 10. Step in Laffy's breakout series. C'mon Brooks, this team is going to gel and make a run. Paddle with me .......

Have a healthy, nervous feeling. I agree with fletch, we play to our strengths and potential and this first one will go our way. Teams and tending will rule the day. Let's Go Rangers !

Jimmy's not in my youth core I've mentioned often, as he's a tweener (Ha..31-next month). But, I like this guy. To me, that's the type of grinder we need and he mentors the youngsters. I'd love to see JV go off this series with that GW (s), and his crucial D. He and KK are my sleepers. This will be the breakout season for many of our core. This is their time.