[RS] (#55) Rangers @ New York Islanders — the One With the Big Ass Jersey Numbers

[Scott]

2 minutes ago, ausman said:

Emily decided to wear some make up and earrings for this one.  Must be a special occasion.

The hat makes her smashable. Otherwise incredibly hard pass.

[4EverRangerFrank]

I’m vibrating from this win.  

[ausman]

Just now, jamsim1967 said:

Feels like 2 points, that's all

Just win, baby.  There are no style points.

[mbob]

1 minute ago, Dem said:

This team needs changes to win in the playoffs. A team w talent would have killed them. It's a win but I'm prob less optimistic than before the game. I'm a big rah rah guy w this team over the years but they are missing drive n grit this year (like the last few). 

I don’t know man, Igor lets a really soft one in then some weak ones so the teams play sort of reflects on him if you ask me. They played shitty on defense but that kind of goaltending gets in your head. If Quick was in net or normal Igor this game plays out way different. 

[The Dude]

Just now, Scott said:

Any chance we trade for Noah Dobson? He looks like a good fit?

Just think. In 2 more years when he develops,  he will be even better. 

[Sharpshooter]

2 minutes ago, Vodka Drunkenski said:

A win that feels like a loss

They weren't that great, but it doesn't feel like a loss at all. They're 0-2 against us in both of their outdoor games. Fuck them.

[Valriera]

Normally I’d agree with the won while playing like shit sentiment but any time Edmonton and Calgary play each other, nobody cares how they’re playing. It’s about winning in those big rivalry games and they did just that

[Sharpshooter]

1 hour ago, mbob said:

I don’t know man, Igor lets a really soft one in then some weak ones so the teams play sort of reflects on him if you ask me. They played shitty on defense but that kind of goaltending gets in your head. If Quick was in net or normal Igor this game plays out way different. 

It's why I didn't like Quick playing the Montreal game with Igor coming off his best start of the season. He goes almost a week without playing, then you put him in these conditions.

Edited February 19 by Sharpshooter

[Ducky]

2 points the hard way and leading the metro by 6. Feels good, hate the islanders 

Edited February 18 by Ducky
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[Sharpshooter]

Just now, Valriera said:

Normally I’d agree with the won while playing like shit sentiment but any time Edmonton and Calgary play each other, nobody cares how they’re playing. It’s about winning in those big rivalry games and they did just that

Yes, exactly. Those games remind me of Rangers/Islanders games, they are fun and unpredictable. 

[Dem]

1 minute ago, mbob said:

I don’t know man, Igor lets a really soft one in then some weak ones so the teams play sort of reflects on him if you ask me. They played shitty on defense but that kind of goaltending gets in your head. If Quick was in net or normal Igor this game plays out way different. 

You may be right Bob. I just keep the same pattern over and over w this team. We play our fancy game and if a decent coach w a good plan shuts us down offensively we can't adapt n overcome.

 

That said our goaltending was weak and I think your point is valid

[Sharpshooter]

I'm stunned they won this game, so while not perfect, hell yes I'm taking it. It's a win over the Islanders outside at MetLife. Enjoy it. 

Edited February 18 by Sharpshooter

[The Dude]

8 hours ago, The Dude said:

 

Miller gets turnstiled like he's Penn Station, (including the fellas who jump over the turnstiles) all game.  - no big prediction there. Goes to 22 games without a goal. 

 

[Sharpshooter]

I thought for sure the NHL would find a way to overturn that.

Edited February 18 by Sharpshooter

[mbob]

1 minute ago, Dem said:

You may be right Bob. I just keep the same pattern over and over w this team. We play our fancy game and if a decent coach w a good plan shuts us down offensively we can't adapt n overcome.

 

That said our goaltending was weak and I think your point is valid

 

Im also in agreement with you though. I’d go all out this trade deadline getting as much win now as I could with coaches direction. Then I blow up some core this offseason we don’t get it done. 

[Sharpshooter]

Regarding Rempe, has a player ever had their first NHL game be an outdoor game?

[LindG1000]

Still not sure how we won that game. Don't care. Fuck the Isles.

[Sharpshooter]

1 minute ago, LindG1000 said:

Still not sure how we won that game. Don't care. Fuck the Isles.

This is the only correct response to what we witnessed. They are in disbelief. Fuck them.

[Sharpshooter]

This was their Stanley Cup and we beat them with them winning by two with five minutes remaining. It was incredible, don't underestimate that.

[Br4d]

20 minutes ago, The Dude said:

Dude. The goal song sounds fucking SIIIICK with that many people "Heying" along (they're really "Blakes"). 

 

Does this count as one of this "lucky" one goal wins? 

 

 

 

This is a lucky, come-from-behind, one goal, OT win.

[jamsim1967]

In the past when the Islanders played the Rangers, and played them tough, Rangers had a habit of just getting the game out of the way and moving on. For me, today was a good sign. They earned the 2 points on.

 

But these outdoor games are not my favorite.

[Dem]

11 minutes ago, Sharpshooter said:

Regarding Rempe, has a player ever had their first NHL game be an outdoor game?

No that was a first

[torontonyr]

27 minutes ago, ausman said:

Emily decided to wear some make up and earrings for this one.  Must be a special occasion.

This kind of thing isn't needed.

[torontonyr]

4 minutes ago, Dem said:

No that was a first

Insane. What a story.

[The Dude]

10 minutes ago, Br4d said:

 

This is a lucky, come-from-behind, one goal, OT win.

I mean. You're not really wrong. But it can also be classified as a gutsy,  lucky come from behind, one goal, OT win. 

 

Panarin didn't give up and he attacked the net all the way to the doorstep. I hope he has changed a lot of people's minds about what kind of player he is. 

 

He's the team MVP and probably the only player that seems to give any extra effort anymore (besides Cuylle) and Trocheck). He just doesn't give up very often. 

Edited February 19 by The Dude