NHL Playoffs

[ateamstupid]

Originally Posted by MaTH716

I gotta admit, I never thought that the Flyers would give the Rangers such a hard time. I honestly didn't think they were that good. Truthfully, Mason (who I didn't even think was that good before the series began) single handily kept them in every game. Without him, that game would have been a laugher after one period last night and he gave them a chance. I wonder what would have happened if he was healthy for the entire series. My view on him definitely did a 180.

Rangers' poor special teams (shocking) let the Flyers hang around. At 5-on-5 it was no contest for the majority of the series.

Penguins have more talent on paper than the Rangers, but that goalie could be the equalizer. If it were Fleury in net last night instead of Mason, the Rangers would've been up 5-0 after 2. I love our depth right now and I think playing a more finesse team in the Pens rather than Boston in the 2nd round will be huge, especially with the ridiculous schedule the NHL laid out for the series.

[deltagulf]

Let's go Blackhawks!! Beat up Wild.

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by deltagulf

Let's go Blackhawks!! Beat up Wild.

i think that's what will happen.

[GBBob]

Originally Posted by Danzig

i think that's what will happen.

I think tonight is a huge trap game for the Hawks

[Danzig]

just saw pk subban is getting some of the same racist garbage that the caps' joel ward got a few years back. that's too bad.

[MaTH716]

Originally Posted by Danzig

just saw pk subban is getting some of the same racist garbage that the caps' joel ward got a few years back. that's too bad.

I wonder if any of those idiots in Boston that are heckling him realize that the Bruins drafted his brother.

[3kings]

Originally Posted by ateamstupid

Rangers' poor special teams (shocking) let the Flyers hang around. At 5-on-5 it was no contest for the majority of the series.

Penguins have more talent on paper than the Rangers, but that goalie could be the equalizer. If it were Fleury in net last night instead of Mason, the Rangers would've been up 5-0 after 2. I love our depth right now and I think playing a more finesse team in the Pens rather than Boston in the 2nd round will be huge, especially with the ridiculous schedule the NHL laid out for the series.

The scheduling in this series is ridiculous. The Rangers will be playing their sixth game in 9 or 10 days including a second set on back to back nights. Huge disadvantage tonight, Henry will have to steal one.

[golfer]

Originally Posted by 3kings

The scheduling in this series is ridiculous. The Rangers will be playing their sixth game in 9 or 10 days including a second set on back to back nights. Huge disadvantage tonight, Henry will have to steal one.

He stole one last night. Should have been 8-0.

Big trouble tonight if they don't add some fresh legs, and if best players don't show up again....

[ateamstupid]

Rangers badly need some offense from their D. 2 goals in 9 games isn't gonna cut it. McDonagh hasn't looked quite the same since the shoulder injury unfortunately.

[MaTH716]

Originally Posted by ateamstupid

Rangers badly need some offense from their D. 2 goals in 9 games isn't gonna cut it. McDonagh hasn't looked quite the same since the shoulder injury unfortunately.

He has to be still banged up. What they need is their top line to compete and produce. Defensively they aren't a big scoring group as it is, now they are going against a very explosive team. So I expect them not to be as aggressive.

Last night they looked tired and slow. Besides if the PP contributes anything they probably steal that game 2-1 last night. It was a flat performance against a team that played a solid 60 minute game in what was a must win situation for them.

There isn't one person that wouldn't have signed up for a split of the first two in Pittsburgh if given the opportunity before the series. So that's where they are. Hopefully they come out much more energetic tonight, play physical and throw some more rubber at Fleury.

[ateamstupid]

Originally Posted by MaTH716

He has to be still banged up. What they need is their top line to compete and produce. Defensively they aren't a big scoring group as it is, now they are going against a very explosive team. So I expect them not to be as aggressive.

Last night they looked tired and slow. Besides if the PP contributes anything they probably steal that game 2-1 last night. It was a flat performance against a team that played a solid 60 minute game in what was a must win situation for them.

There isn't one person that wouldn't have signed up for a split of the first two in Pittsburgh if given the opportunity before the series. So that's where they are. Hopefully they come out much more energetic tonight, play physical and throw some more rubber at Fleury.

I agree, last night was house money. Not stressing about the loss at all. But they're not beating the Penguins and all their weapons without getting a lot more from McDonagh on both ends.

[GBBob]

Talking is overated anyways..

http://espn.go.com/chicago/nhl/story...minnesota-wild

[Danzig]

come on rangers! maybe the loss at home last night will shake them out of their torpor.

[Danzig]

You stay classy, Boston fans......