I felt awful for him last year in the last game. Actually was hoping ny would win, just for henrik. I know hes just got to be sick...

The first 56 minutes were average for NYR, which doesn't work in Game 7 but what really stood out to me was the last 4 minutes...Where was the swarming, the desperation?? Very strange from such a solid club.

Post game interview with rangers coach revealed McDonogh has a broken foot and it didn't numb up for this game properly. Give credit to TB though,very resilient play.

Brutal. I miss the old Garden, they would not have put up with that lackluster effort.

Congrats Dan

There was zero excuse for him letting in the first goal. So the case could be made that the same sentiment could be said for the team. Granted, I don't follow the Rangers but I couldn't be more impressed by them. As I mentioned last night, Hagelin and Nash are amazing. They were no 2 players on the ice more responsible for keeping the Rangers in the game last night.

Marty needs to go away, the same with Yedlin. The rest of that team is rock solid- though as blasphemous as it may sound and as capable as Henri is - he cost the Rangers the series in the end. It's not like great goalies grow on trees, but I would be grooming Talbot next year to see what you have in him, instead of hitching my wagon to Lundqvist all season.

if the hawks win tonite tampa will get crushed:tro:

Thanks Tom - I thought it came down to controlling the neutral zone again, which the Rangers did fairly effectively - the problem was when they didn't the Lightning sent 4 forwards all night and swarmed like hornets. Visually it appeared as though the Rangers were out played, but I contend that what I intimated at the beginning of the series was eventually their undoing - in the end, they had no answer for Tampa's speed.

Keep dreaming Matt. Neither one of the two goalies in the West final can hold Hank's jock. Which ever victim it happens to be, they are going to get lit up like they've never seen.

you cant out play our first two lines..you may get some goals but so will we..if we continue to hit like we have had to in this series your team will look silly after two games..but congrats on getting there.if we lose tonite your team will be pummeled into dust on the boards..the ducks are brutal.

nobody to blame for the first goal, all on him, and that's the only one the bolts needed.
soul searching time for this team, and it might start in net. The team is capable of getting to highest level, but can't get over the hump. I don't think they can afford to trade Talbot, as he's clearly the future, maybe sooner then people want to admit or expect. Highest paying guy on the team, you gotta look from the top down here, or start bringing in players who don't disappear after the regular season ends

-bt-

I thought the rangers just looked tired. They blew their wad game six, and just had nothing left.
Whether ducks or hawks, i think they will beat tampa.

Hank was THE ONLY reason it was 0-0 going into the 3rd. He made big save after big save and all his team had to do was give him one good period. First goal was definitely soft but if it weren't for Hank it would've already been 4-0 at that point. Those were two disgraceful performances to get shut out on home ice in Games 5 and 7 and Hank is the last person who should get the blame.

:tro:

He's the main reason they got so far. But he can't score....

I get it. You're fans. (at least one of you are fans - the other doesn't want to believe that the Capitals would have been DESTROYED by this team)...


He's not the "main reason" you "got this far".


He is "A" reason you got this far. And "THE" reason you gave up too many soft goals in a series that was waaaay too evenly matched for him to do so, and also be successful in his teams's pursuit.

Exactly Brian. Well said.

Somebody tell Anaheim the game started at 8pm. Jesus

run it up boys

Watched the game at an Irish pub in Sioux city...decent food. Drinks were good, but you can't go wrong with Jameson's.
Ducks looked flatfooted from the initial puckdrop...or maybe Chicago just made them look inept. They played a complete game. Go hawks.

:rolleyes:

Youre just sore cause I think tb loses.

In my opinion the difference between the two teams is one team has been there, done that, and the other team hasn't. (Don't think any Bolt's were around in 2004) Love the way the Hawks won last night, on the road and more importantly how they considered the victory nothing special other than it meaning a chance at the cup.

Rest up boys and let's take this early.

BTW Some Saturday coming up with a possible triple crown as a matinee and a Hawks game following.

Blackhawks in 6. They won't let Tampa off the hook like the Rangers did.

McDonagh was playing with a broken foot, Staal had a hairline fracture in his ankle, Girardi MCL sprain, Yandle (or 'Yedlin' as Dan called him) sprained AC joint. And Zucc had a hairline skull fracture and brain contusion, lost his ability to speak for four days.

Hockey gods did not smile on the Rangers this postseason. Last year it was almost zero puck luck in the Finals, this year, injuries to five of our most integral players.

Next time someone misses practice for a "Maintenance Day", be very concerned.

I'm so naive. I thought they were just taking Mac in for an oil change. :(

Counter punch. Fair warning all male Bolts fans will be donkey punched while visiting a urinal. Recommendation is to squat in the women's bathroom.

Oh and if driving go west of the United Center to park.

GFU's

I figured zuccarello was in bad shape, but I never imagined it was that bad.

He has a point, but Bernstein is a POS who led the "Patrick Sharpe is dangling Keiths's wife" stupidity. Not to mention his other sexist stuff that got him suspended. He's a brilliant dude but his snark and lack of a guvernor has made him lose all respect and legitimacy. Check out his breathless "breaking" news about that stupid "scandal" for the real a-hole he is.

You didn't lose because Zuccarello was out and McDonagh wouldn't take a needle for the team. You got out played.

The rest of these whiny excuses are just that - every single player still on the ice is banged up in one way or another. You got out played, and you're goalie let in too many softies. That's it.

Turn the page, Joey.

Funny we were discussing this at the bar last night as a unruly crew of about 8 'youts' wanted to drive down for the first 2 games but with this policy would not be able to get tickets. This was easily solved as half of my town are FL residents (at least 6mos. and 1 day per year;)) and about a half dozen were in the bar. Tickets were a breeze to get and they are on their way later this morning with a case of Jameson and a case of Fireball and one designated driver. All you need is a credit/debit card registered to a FL address.

GO HAWKS!

A CASE? :eek:

These are big WI farm boys all under 25 going for 6 days. They'll run out I'm sure. And it's a case of each. lol

Yes...a designated driver is an excellent choice :tro:

He's also the bail bondsman. :D

Some of these guys might not be back for a while.

Wonder how TB fans will react to a Hawks T-Shirt 'Puck You I'm from Chicago'

Well now I know who I'm rooting for

http://thebrigade.com/2015/06/01/let...-70-hq-photos/

No one was talking to you. But since you chimed in as usual, I'd say if anything it's a big indictment of your team that it got to 7 with all of our injuries. I hope the Blackhawks sweep now just so this clown show can end.

Not so fast

https://www.google.com/search?q=blac...2F%3B641%3B506

http://sportsmockery.com/2014/09/bla...-might-danger/

Wonder no more. They will react the same way they reacted to the Rangertards that showed up here and went home crying, with their collective tails between their legs.

TB Fans will laugh at and mock them as they run their uninformed traps. They'll take all the money they want to spend while they are here, and finally, they'll laugh there asses off at them when they have to fly back to whatever Midwestern sh1thole they crawled out of to get here - beaten, broke, and humiliated.

I can't wait. It NEVER gets old.

You were making an laughingly absurd point, and I corrected you. Sorry you're still so butt hurt, it's not my fault.