RichieNextel305 Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 I feel we’re scoring enough goals in bunches, but need to be more consistent. I’m terrified for Igor, to be honest. I thought moving on the road would be a good move to calm the team down; I was wrong. Igor seemed overwhelmed. I hope he’s able to bounce back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karan Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 21 minutes ago, Long live the King said: Domingue has a .903 SV% and a 4.03 GAA. The forwards scoring on him isn't the issue. Think you missed the point where I said the forwards needing to score enough goals to compensate for the shoddy defense. Scoring 3-4 goals on Dominique doesn't appear to be enough to win against this PIT team with how leaky our defense has been. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 1 hour ago, rmc51 said: Just to make things clear. Flynn was asking to get weird at the very beginning. I'm just piggybacking the idea, due to the complete failure Ted Lasso has been. Probably would have had better results with Ted Donato gifs. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 6 hours ago, RichieNextel305 said: I feel we’re scoring enough goals in bunches, but need to be more consistent. I’m terrified for Igor, to be honest. I thought moving on the road would be a good move to calm the team down; I was wrong. Igor seemed overwhelmed. I hope he’s able to bounce back. 6 hours ago, Karan said: Think you missed the point where I said the forwards needing to score enough goals to compensate for the shoddy defense. Scoring 3-4 goals on Dominique doesn't appear to be enough to win against this PIT team with how leaky our defense has been. Igor lost his game when they allowed the first goal which shouldn't have counted. He totally unraveled after that. He needs to do a better job keeping the game in front of him and not losing focus. But as I said earlier, for all the stellar saves he's making, the goals have been soft and he's getting bear cleanly on a good amount of shots. Posts don't count as SOG and Pittsburgh easily has 8-9 posts this series where Shesty was beat outright. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bieser Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 2 hours ago, Pete said: Igor lost his game when they allowed the first goal which shouldn't have counted. He totally unraveled after that. He needs to do a better job keeping the game in front of him and not losing focus. But as I said earlier, for all the stellar saves he's making, the goals have been soft and he's getting bear cleanly on a good amount of shots. Posts don't count as SOG and Pittsburgh easily has 8-9 posts this series where Shesty was beat outright. And yet as you said earlier, we have more to give and they don't. We could run out of time but a win tonight and I'm feeling pretty good. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 4 hours ago, Pete said: Igor lost his game when they allowed the first goal which shouldn't have counted. He totally unraveled after that. He needs to do a better job keeping the game in front of him and not losing focus. But as I said earlier, for all the stellar saves he's making, the goals have been soft and he's getting bear cleanly on a good amount of shots. Posts don't count as SOG and Pittsburgh easily has 8-9 posts this series where Shesty was beat outright. I think he looks a little nervous, Pete. Once he settles in, I think we'll get a great run from him, but to me he just seems like he's fighting it a little. He's made a few good saves but you're right, the post has saved us more than a few times. His first NHL playoff, so I can understand, but I think he needs to just settle in and let the game come to him, like you said. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kick save and a beauty Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 10 minutes ago, Ozzy said: I think he looks a little nervous, Pete. Once he settles in, I think we'll get a great run from him, but to me he just seems like he's fighting it a little. He's made a few good saves but you're right, the post has saved us more than a few times. His first NHL playoff, so I can understand, but I think he needs to just settle in and let the game come to him, like you said. I hate to say it but that sarcastic "Igor Igor" chant from the Penguins fans looks like it might have worked. I would certainly feel that way if I were them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 3 minutes ago, Kick save and a beauty said: I hate to say it but that sarcastic "Igor Igor" chant from the Penguins fans looks like it might have worked. I would certainly feel that way if I were them. I think Pete hit the nail on the head. That goal that caromed in off Nemeth fucked him up a little I think. It even fucked me up. I was so pissed, it took even me out of my element of watching the game. I could only imagine what it would do for a guy playing in his first road playoff game ever. As a player, that shit from especially THAT crowd shouldn't bother a pro. One goal against and that crowd goes as silent as a Church. Just a side note for anyone not watching the other games around the league: The officiating in those games is just as horrendous! I mean FUCKING TERRIBLE! Missed Icings...many! Calling phantom penalties, like Braun's. I watched Hedman take a penalty last night for sliding to break up a 2 on 1 pass, and get called for tripping as the opposing winger fell over him!! What in the actual fucking hell is that!!?!?!?! The NHL better get their shit together...Put the fucking whistle away and just call the obvious shit! This is the playoffs. They should let the players decide the outcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Jimmy Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 Ok, so let's take them off their game. Start putting bodies on them hard whenever there's a chance. Remember when Trouba was steamrolling guys? Bring that back. Reaves? Get back to railing guys (yes, including Sydney). Make them think twice about going into a corner hard. Malkin is totally disengaged at this point partially due to being knocked around a bit. One hard shot on Guentzel and the same will happen. Igor will be fine, every goalie lays a turd once in a while and Saturday he dropped one, he knows what he needs to do and he'll bounce back. Not worried about scoring because that scrub lets them in in bunches, hammer him with shots from all over, crash the net and make him flop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuc Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 They’ve had their OT luck win and one win where Igor was bad. They’re done now. Rangers in 6. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valriera Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 Woke up pretty happy with the series so far. It's three close games, one triple OT, with a little bit of everything packed in. It's perfect first series for this team to learn how to play in the playoffs, win or lose, and ultimately we're competitive and probably deserve to be ahead. Can't really ask for more of the team this year and just enjoy the hockey 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kick save and a beauty Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 54 minutes ago, Ozzy said: I think Pete hit the nail on the head. That goal that caromed in off Nemeth fucked him up a little I think. It even fucked me up. I was so pissed, it took even me out of my element of watching the game. I could only imagine what it would do for a guy playing in his first road playoff game ever. As a player, that shit from especially THAT crowd shouldn't bother a pro. One goal against and that crowd goes as silent as a Church. Just a side note for anyone not watching the other games around the league: The officiating in those games is just as horrendous! I mean FUCKING TERRIBLE! Missed Icings...many! Calling phantom penalties, like Braun's. I watched Hedman take a penalty last night for sliding to break up a 2 on 1 pass, and get called for tripping as the opposing winger fell over him!! What in the actual fucking hell is that!!?!?!?! The NHL better get their shit together...Put the fucking whistle away and just call the obvious shit! This is the playoffs. They should let the players decide the outcome! Fair enough but one thing is certain. Penguins fans may feel like to tactic worked so regardless of the merits of the case we should all be willing to listen to more of the same. I remember feeling that the "Hextall Hextall" chants from Rangers fans back in the day were at least partially effective. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichieNextel305 Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 I remember watching Opening Night in DC back in October and feeling like the team was almost playing at too high of a pace. I felt like they were flying through the zones, taking themselves out of position defensively and trying to hit every Capital through the boards. Eventually, they found some structure and became what they became over the course of the season. The first 3 games of this series, to me, have seemed like they’re playing at a similar pace. They need to slow down, just a little, and get back to what made them successful all season long. Way too many Grade-A chances given up, Igor needs to come alive and we need to stop making every single game a sprint. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 (edited) 38 minutes ago, Kick save and a beauty said: Fair enough but one thing is certain. Penguins fans may feel like to tactic worked so regardless of the merits of the case we should all be willing to listen to more of the same. I remember feeling that the "Hextall Hextall" chants from Rangers fans back in the day were at least partially effective. We're a different crowd than those peckerheads, Kix!! LOL The Rangers crowd is seemingly the "6th skater on the ice". I compare Pittsburgh "fans" similarly to Isles fans; For example, take a look at the 2 jack offs that jumped in our GDT last game....Jack offs!!! Either way, we're taking this game tonight! Edited May 9, 2022 by Ozzy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 2 hours ago, Valriera said: Woke up pretty happy with the series so far. It's three close games, one triple OT, with a little bit of everything packed in. It's perfect first series for this team to learn how to play in the playoffs, win or lose, and ultimately we're competitive and probably deserve to be ahead. Can't really ask for more of the team this year and just enjoy the hockey Expectations should be reserved. However everyone saying that the rangers are learning this playoff how to win is a little overblown if they are bounced in 5 or 6 games in the first round to a third string goalie. I don't expect much this time around but once Domingue entered the series this series became a must win. Adversity is a good thing for the growth of this team. A hard fought first round series is probably a good thing as well especially if it ends in a win. Expectations to me haver to be to win this series and put up a fight in the next round. Anything more would be gravy anything less would be very disappointing. (Only because of the Pens goalie situation) If the Rangers were playing these games with Kincaid would it not be embarrassing for the Pens to lose a 7 game series in that circumstance? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gravesy Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 I think the narrative around Igor is being massively over cooked personally. They were 4 freak goals and I honestly doubt I've ever seen a team have that amount of puck luck in a single playoff period. The first ones on Nemeth, the one where his catching glove hits Carters fat ass is a complete coincidence, the third (iirc) is just a couple of weird bounces that could've gone anywhere. Maybe he could've done better with the goal where Schneids coughed it up but imo the idea that he's losing his cool seems completely premature. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-ERIK- Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 26 minutes ago, Gravesy said: I think the narrative around Igor is being massively over cooked personally. They were 4 freak goals and I honestly doubt I've ever seen a team have that amount of puck luck in a single playoff period. The first ones on Nemeth, the one where his catching glove hits Carters fat ass is a complete coincidence, the third (iirc) is just a couple of weird bounces that could've gone anywhere. Maybe he could've done better with the goal where Schneids coughed it up but imo the idea that he's losing his cool seems completely premature. Couple flukey goals,I think he did get off his game after that first one, and on top go that I think he was probably more tired after those 2 first games and a Little rusty. I expect and pray for a focused ,pissed Shesty tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJWantsTheCup Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 When the Rangers win tonight and if Florida & Calgary win every series except the Colorado series will be 2-2. Not sure there's been this much parity in the NHL playoffs ever before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albatrosss Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 16 hours ago, Long live the King said: Domingue has a .903 SV% and a 4.03 GAA. The forwards scoring on him isn't the issue. exactly. The rangers' non-existent defense is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugg Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 Bounces and fluke goals should be a reminder; SHOOT THE PUCK. The chaos a shot creates makes for scoring chances. Zib and Panarin playing for that wind up off wing slapper that usually misses needs to stop and simply take a hard accurate shot instead. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangersIn7 Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 D vs Guentzel-Crosby-Rust has been shitty. 1 line is killing us. They’ve combined for 6 goals and 14 points through 3 games. They have to devise a way to slow that line down. And force someone else to beat them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siddious Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 Lindgren was apparently skating this morning. Dont know if its been mentioned or what it means. Hopefully hes back tonight even though I doubt it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-ERIK- Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 is Lindgren on one leg more efficient than Nemeth on two? more than likely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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siddious Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 1 hour ago, -ERIK- said: is Lindgren on one leg more efficient than Nemeth on two? more than likely Lindgren with two bloody stumps is better than nemeth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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