Jan Levine: Game 46: MON 1 NYR 0, Weak Goal/No Offense The Losing Combination Rough patch continues...

Things aren't clicking right now thats for sure. Can't help but think its also because he have really high expectations from last season. I think at this point though, we are still doing better than we did last year. Thats at least reassuring. The problem really is the huge disparity on the scoreboard when we are on and when we are off. Consistency is again the biggest problem which I account to the fact that this team is still mentally fragile and weak. When hit with a little adversity, we completely collapse and fail to execute anything. IMO, a lot of this responsibility falls on leadership...more to point, McDonagh. He's young, but as the Captain, he needs to lead by example on the ice. He needs to be the rock to stabilize effort and performance on ice. He needs to eliminate the doubt in his teammates' minds when they execute plays. He's gotta create confidence. Not exactly the best first year as captain in my book.

Just saw that goal Hank gave up you really never see that

Just saw that goal Hank gave up you really never see that
- Vukota

He's letting in the soft ones now so he gets them out of the way before the playoffs start.

Was at the game last night in the best seats I've ever had..Absolutely clear these teams hate each other based on last years playoffs.

Can't deny it was a great game with chances back and forth throughout the night, but that softy by Hank left every Ranger fan in the Garden in silence. I had an older couple from Montreal behind me, and even they were just like damn that's not right.

Give credit to the Garden fans tho, Subbans head was demanded on a platter

Was at the game last night in the best seats I've ever had..Absolutely clear these teams hate each other based on last years playoffs.

Can't deny it was a great game with chances back and forth throughout the night, but that softy by Hank left every Ranger fan in the Garden in silence. I had an older couple from Montreal behind me, and even they were just like damn that's not right.

Give credit to the Garden fans tho, Subbans head was demanded on a platter
- MeanestOfTimes

PK just wants to play

PK just wants to play
- Pie

. . . Except when he says to Kreider in the box "do u want to fight" and then runs away.

Carolina lost in a shootout last night, long game. Had to travel to freezing cold NY after game, then play the Rangers tonight.

They should be a tired team, they are out of it already, nothing acceptable other than blowing them out of the arena tonight.

. . . Except when he says to Kreider in the box "do u want to fight" and then runs away.
- nyrangers9479

Yeah.

He played in Kreider's head. Did you see Kreider in the game after that??

Yeah.

He played in Kreider's head. Did you see Kreider in the game after that??
- soad_live

if Subban and Kreider focus on each other all game, that's a benefit to the Rangers.

Carolina lost in a shootout last night, long game. Had to travel to freezing cold NY after game, then play the Rangers tonight.

They should be a tired team, they are out of it already, nothing acceptable other than blowing them out of the arena tonight.
- jimbro83

Yea, but according to the Canes fanbase they are playing their best hockey in years right now. Rangers better come out flying.

Yea, but according to the Canes fanbase they are playing their best hockey in years right now. Rangers better come out flying.
- 21peter

both of em?

both of em?
- jimbro83

if Subban and Kreider focus on each other all game, that's a benefit to the Rangers.
- jimbro83

Subban was waaaaaay more effective in the game than Krieder was after so PK won the mental battle too. Not too hard to do with Krieder, but I digress.

He's letting in the soft ones now so he gets them out of the way before the playoffs start.
- mdw7413

Can't knock the goalie when you lose 1-0.
Kreider leads your team in PIM. Kid needs to stay out of the box and concentrate on offense. Where's the player from two years ago who got called up and kicked ass (scoring-wise) in the playoffs?

Can't knock the goalie when you lose 1-0.
Kreider leads your team in PIM. Kid needs to stay out of the box and concentrate on offense. Where's the player from two years ago who got called up and kicked ass (scoring-wise) in the playoffs?
- jmo16

The death of his grandfather in the beginning of the season really affected him. He pretty much said that in an interview. He has been picking it up recently. Problem with him is, as soon as a ref talks to him he pretty much disappears. He has to learn to just play his game and basically tell the refs to (frank) off.

Subban was waaaaaay more effective in the game than Krieder was after so PK won the mental battle too. Not too hard to do with Krieder, but I digress.
- SmielmaN

If he's so easy to get off his game the Canadiens would have done a better job of it until now.

Any word on the lineup tonight? They better put Miller back in

Any word on the lineup tonight? They better put Miller back in
- TPC

Hope so, no need for Glass to be in this game

Hope so, no need for Glass to be in this game
- KreiderBomb

They better at least change up the lines a bit. Things are stale right now. Knowing AV though, I expect to see the same lines and roster for tonight

They better at least change up the lines a bit. Things are stale right now. Knowing AV though, I expect to see the same lines and roster for tonight
- TPC

No skate today because of afternoon college basketball, so the ice should be pretty awful tonight

No skate today because of afternoon college basketball, so the ice should be pretty awful tonight
- KreiderBomb

O yea forgot St. Johns is playing

Carolina is 7-2-2 over their last 11. I expect nothing less than a W but it's going to be a tough game.

The Rangers are currently 8th in the conference but are on pace for 103 points. That's insane.

Miller in for Stempniak...Miller will also be on the 2nd powerplay unit

Also sounds like there might be a small change to the lines as well