fletch Posted April 17, 2023 Share Posted April 17, 2023 Bummed we have to wait until Tuesday for this to start. At least there are plenty of games on Monday night. And Messier in studio and in opening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Long live the King Posted April 18, 2023 Share Posted April 18, 2023 7 hours ago, The Dude said: I'm expecting a totally different Kane to show up. One who will dominate almost every shift he is out there. You also have Tarasenko, who is a playoff beast. These guys alone can set a standard of play, shifting all attention to them. Freeing everyone else up to do what they do. Nevermind how hot Shesterkin has been lately. He too, is a guy that ups his game in the playoffs. Goodrow, Fox, Lindgren, Trouba, Schneider, Chytil Motte and even Lafrenière ramped it up last year in these meaningful games. Trocheck seems like he has the type of game we want to see in the playoffs too. It's really just a flip of the switch for some of these guys. Zibanejad, Panarin,Miller and Kreider are what I'm nervous about. They need to find that playoff gear. Get excited. Zib had 10 goals and 24 points in 20 playoff games last year. He'll be fine. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsm7302 Posted April 18, 2023 Share Posted April 18, 2023 TODAY IS THE DAYYYYY!!!!!!!! LETS GOOOOO!!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valriera Posted April 18, 2023 Share Posted April 18, 2023 I expect us to catch the devs unprepared for playoff hockey tonight and take this one home 4-2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpshooter Posted April 18, 2023 Share Posted April 18, 2023 15 hours ago, RodrigueGabriel said: I really believe that the secret of both TBL and COL last year was that they played fewer games. They each had a sweep which allowed them a 5-day+ layoff to rest up. The Rangers have this habit of getting ahead and letting up - "taking their foot off the gas," if you will - both in games and in series. I want the Rangers to somehow, some way find their killer instinct. Don't get a lead and then let them back in it. Finish them off in regulation and finish them off in 5-6 games or less. Play less, win more. Absolutely. I haven't really seen a kilter instinct from them that often, and will remain skeptical until I actually see it. It still happens aplenty during the regular season, even in meaningless games, let alone the playoffs. On the plus side, they've won most of their game sevens in recent memory, to further enhance their record. On the downside, they're basically dead by the Conference Final. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpshooter Posted April 18, 2023 Share Posted April 18, 2023 On 4/15/2023 at 7:13 PM, Keirik said: Ready to run through a brick wall. Let's do this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichieNextel305 Posted April 18, 2023 Share Posted April 18, 2023 56 minutes ago, Sharpshooter said: Absolutely. I haven't really seen a kilter instinct from them that often, and will remain skeptical until I actually see it. It still happens aplenty during the regular season, even in meaningless games, let alone the playoffs. On the plus side, they've won most of their game sevens in recent memory, to further enhance their record. On the downside, they're basically dead by the Conference Final. Yep. Rangers need to finish atleast one of these series relatively fast. They can’t do this 7-games every single round shit if they want to win a Cup. It’s part of the reason I want NJ. They’re tough, they’re difficult. But if we are catching them unprepared for the rigors of playoff hockey, they also might just represent our best chance of winning a series relatively fast. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpshooter Posted April 18, 2023 Share Posted April 18, 2023 12 minutes ago, RichieNextel305 said: Yep. Rangers need to finish atleast one of these series relatively fast. They can’t do this 7-games every single round shit if they want to win a Cup. It’s part of the reason I want NJ. They’re tough, they’re difficult. But if we are catching them unprepared for the rigors of playoff hockey, they also might just represent our best chance of winning a series relatively fast. I would just like to see them win one playoff series here in less than six games. Just one. That's it. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Heaven Posted April 18, 2023 Share Posted April 18, 2023 1 hour ago, Sharpshooter said: I would just like to see them win one playoff series here in less than six games. Just one. That's it. lol 6 of the last 9 (excluding the bubble) 1st rounds have gone 7 games for the Rangers, so it'd be nice to win one playoff series in less than 7 games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sod16 Posted April 18, 2023 Share Posted April 18, 2023 We certainly would not have been able to limp across the finish line in '94 had we not cruised 4-0 and 4-1 in the first two series. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Damore Posted April 18, 2023 Share Posted April 18, 2023 On 4/14/2023 at 10:28 AM, Pete said: They had absolutely no answer for Crosby other than Trouba's elbow. They can't let Hughes take over the way Crosby did, he'll get his points and there's nothing you can do but limit the damage...and they can't let guys like Meier and Palat beat them. Bratt and Sharangovich will be deer in headlights, I'm fairly certain. How about we get a little physical with Hughes. I don't think he likes being hit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude Posted April 19, 2023 Share Posted April 19, 2023 On 4/17/2023 at 12:24 PM, The Dude said: I'm expecting a totally different Kane to show up. One who will dominate almost every shift he is out there. You also have Tarasenko, who is a playoff beast. These guys alone can set a standard of play, shifting all attention to them. Freeing everyone else up to do what they do. Nevermind how hot Shesterkin has been lately. He too, is a guy that ups his game in the playoffs. Goodrow, Fox, Lindgren, Trouba, Schneider, Chytil Motte and even Lafrenière ramped it up last year in these meaningful games. Trocheck seems like he has the type of game we want to see in the playoffs too. It's really just a flip of the switch for some of these guys. Zibanejad, Panarin,Miller and Kreider are what I'm nervous about. They need to find that playoff gear. Get excited. This guy gets it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpshooter Posted April 19, 2023 Share Posted April 19, 2023 2 minutes ago, The Dude said: This guy gets it. Nailed everything except for Kane. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albatrosss Posted April 19, 2023 Share Posted April 19, 2023 Useless Patrick was especially useless tonight 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valriera Posted April 19, 2023 Share Posted April 19, 2023 15 hours ago, Valriera said: I expect us to catch the devs unprepared for playoff hockey tonight and take this one home 4-2 Close Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bieser Posted April 19, 2023 Share Posted April 19, 2023 Great defensive effort. Did I hear correctly...they had 0 SOG during their power plays?? I also think the Rangers had more of a just shoot mentality last night. One too many passes during the year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4EverRangerFrank Posted April 19, 2023 Share Posted April 19, 2023 If only every game to the Cup could be that easy... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Br4d Posted April 19, 2023 Share Posted April 19, 2023 6 hours ago, Bieser said: Great defensive effort. Did I hear correctly...they had 0 SOG during their power plays?? I also think the Rangers had more of a just shoot mentality last night. One too many passes during the year. The Rangers can't do the pass-pass-pass cycling thing against the Devils. Too much speed going the other way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJWantsTheCup Posted April 19, 2023 Share Posted April 19, 2023 13 minutes ago, Br4d said: The Rangers can't do the pass-pass-pass cycling thing against the Devils. Too much speed going the other way. Does the pass-pass-pass cycling thing ever lead to anything positive for the Rangers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted April 19, 2023 Share Posted April 19, 2023 16 minutes ago, RJWantsTheCup said: Does the pass-pass-pass cycling thing ever lead to anything positive for the Rangers? In two words: Hell no! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJWantsTheCup Posted April 19, 2023 Share Posted April 19, 2023 1 minute ago, Ozzy said: In two words: Hell no! That's what I thought. I thought maybe I was missing something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted April 19, 2023 Share Posted April 19, 2023 Nah man... I like when we both look at one another when they pull that shit, and I wanna projectile vomit when they pass up a Grade A+ to make that last bullshit pass! LOL 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude Posted April 19, 2023 Share Posted April 19, 2023 3 hours ago, RJWantsTheCup said: Does the pass-pass-pass cycling thing ever lead to anything positive for the Rangers? Depends which line. It is great and a huge help when the kid line can grind down the opponent. The 4th line too. That's what you hope for from them. But it's a waste and super frustrating to watch Panarin, Kane and Fox try to out- stupid pass- each other. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude Posted April 19, 2023 Share Posted April 19, 2023 (edited) Just wanted to add. Kreider looked a bit more engaged and willing to play a bit more physical in game 1. If we get the 2014 version of Kreider who would run goalies and play chippy, the Rangers are going to be much harder to play against. They need that. Edited April 19, 2023 by The Dude 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichieNextel305 Posted April 20, 2023 Share Posted April 20, 2023 They looked like a team on a mission. They overwhelmed the Devils. As I said, and without disrespecting a good Devils team, they are young and can be exposed. Not once this year have they felt heat. But now, you are in the playoffs against your arch rivals, who as a whole shut you down and beat you 5-1 at home in your first playoff game in 5 years. And now suddenly, you’re staring at the possibility of going to MSG down 0-2. Tomorrow is a must-have for them, and I’m not sure they’ve felt that kind of pressure yet this season. Feasting on them early again is key. Make them really feel the heat and the weight of the moment. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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