Let's stay on topic, what a win for the Rangers last night.

So many encouraging signs but none more encouraging than Hank looking like Hank already. He was so good early on, when the Rangers weren't, and he continued to look strong all night long. Winnipeg put a lot of pressure on the Rangers and shot from almost everywhere.

Big win, gets them that much closer to a division title.

never suspended for an on ice incident though
- jimbro83

That was true, but certainly took liberties. Look, we all know EVERY team at one time or another has had guys who took cheap shots, Pens fans certainly should be the last people complaining about others.

Let's stay on topic, what a win for the Rangers last night.

So many encouraging signs but none more encouraging than Hank looking like Hank already. He was so good early on, when the Rangers weren't, and he continued to look strong all night long. Winnipeg put a lot of pressure on the Rangers and shot from almost everywhere.

Big win, gets them that much closer to a division title.
- MidnightMarauder

I can smell it!!!!

That was true, but certainly took liberties. Look, we all know EVERY team at one time or another has had guys who took cheap shots, Pens fans certainly should be the last people complaining about others.
- B2B76

Nothing better to discuss this morning, in Pens Land, I suppose.

I can smell it!!!!
- B2B76

Another two more wins clinches it. With St. Louis returning tomorrow I am confident they can do it in the next three games.

Nothing better to discuss this morning, in Pens Land, I suppose.
- MidnightMarauder

Just read Newsday & Zipay doesn't even have a mention of the Buff/Miller incident.

Just read Newsday & Zipay doesn't even have a mention of the Buff/Miller incident.
- B2B76

Ridiculous, haven't seen something so blatantly intending to injure all season than what Byfuglien did to Miller last night. The liberties he took on Zuccarello made me just as mad.

Guess he was annoyed he didn't get his extra helping of pre-game pork chops.

Another two more wins clinches it. With St. Louis returning tomorrow I am confident they can do it in the next three games.
- MidnightMarauder

They should win the 2 Devil games, no excuses. Even if they finish 3-3 here, its all good, maybe not for the President's Trophy but I'm not totally hung up on them having to win that.

is anyone else surprise Sheppard hasnt been taking many draws? i thought part of the reason for getting him was his faceoff ability... why not use that if he is supposed to be pretty good?

on another note, what a goal by krieder last night. i mean holly cow! that was a premier goal. would love to see him takeoff after that...

Another two more wins clinches it. With St. Louis returning tomorrow I am confident they can do it in the next three games.
- MidnightMarauder

1 seed still looking good too. Don't like saying games are easy BUT...jersey twice should be layups. Cbj is playing well but there not desperate for anything. By the time the play Ottawa again they could be eliminated. 4 wins out of 6 seems like enough to get 1 seed?

They should win the 2 Devil games, no excuses. Even if they finish 3-3 here, its all good, maybe not for the President's Trophy but I'm not totally hung up on them having to win that.
- B2B76

would rather play WAS than BOS... so if BOS gets in i dont want to win presidents trophy.. if OTT wins, would rather play them.

Ridiculous, haven't seen something so blatantly intending to injure all season than what Byfuglien did to Miller last night. The liberties he took on Zuccarello made me just as mad.

Guess he was annoyed he didn't get his extra helping of pre-game pork chops.
- MidnightMarauder

We should curb the food references. Might get Puffy Pete fired up.

They should win the 2 Devil games, no excuses. Even if they finish 3-3 here, its all good, maybe not for the President's Trophy but I'm not totally hung up on them having to win that.
- B2B76

I am completely unconcerned with the President's Trophy. What concerns me more is who they will draw in the first round. As of now they can possibly face any of these teams to start the postseason: Capitals, Bruins, Red Wings, Penguins or Islanders.

All are within a few points of each other so it is hard to clearly state which team they will draw.

They should win the 2 Devil games, no excuses. Even if they finish 3-3 here, its all good, maybe not for the President's Trophy but I'm not totally hung up on them having to win that.
- B2B76

57.9% chance we win it though


http://www.sportsclubstats.com/NHL.html

I am completely unconcerned with the President's Trophy. What concerns me more is who they will draw in the first round. As of now they can possibly face any of these teams to start the postseason: Capitals, Bruins, Red Wings, Penguins or Islanders.

All are within a few points of each other so it is hard to clearly state which team they will draw.
- MidnightMarauder

We won't know till that last day most likely.

1 seed still looking good too. Don't like saying games are easy BUT...jersey twice should be layups. Cbj is playing well but there not desperate for anything. By the time the play Ottawa again they could be eliminated. 4 wins out of 6 seems like enough to get 1 seed?
- Slimtj100

I can see the Rangers finishing up with the same amount of points they ended up with in 11-12: 109.

Two games against Jersey and one each against Washington, Minnesota, Columbus and Ottawa.

I can see a 4-2 finish but they are running into some desperate teams and teams with nothing to play for which means they will be loose. A loose team can be dangerous. Like Brian stated earlier, I can live with 3-3 in these remaining regular season games while obviously being happier with more.

We won't know till that last day most likely.
- B2B76

Perhaps, I am confident with whoever they draw but something about that Saturday Bruins game worries me if a potential first round match up takes place. Not to say Boston is better than the Rangers, because I don't think that is the case, but the officials will let them get away with muggery of the highest order. If Boston is allowed to take liberties, without paying the price, the series will get a lot more interesting than it should be.

I have a sneaking suspicion this are the matchups

1/8 Rangers red wings
2/7 Habs Islanders

2/3 Pitt Washington
2/3 TB Boston

I can see the Rangers finishing up with the same amount of points they ended up with in 11-12: 109.

Two games against Jersey and one each against Washington, Minnesota, Columbus and Ottawa.

I can see a 4-2 finish but they are running into some desperate teams and teams with nothing to play for which means they will be loose. A loose team can be dangerous. Like Brian stated earlier, I can live with 3-3 in these remaining regular season games while obviously being happier with more.
- MidnightMarauder

the last game of the season in Washington is very likely to be more important to the Caps than the Rangers. I think finishing 3-3 with 109 points is pretty good bet.

not sure if April Fools joke

Let's Play Hockey ‏@LetsPlay_Hockey 5m5 minutes ago
Minnesota junior D Brady Skjei (Lakeville, MN) has signed with the AHL's Hartford Wolf Pack. Skjei was the NY Rangers' 1st rd pick in 2012.

never suspended for an on ice incident though
- jimbro83

But he did have a rule named after him.

But he did have a rule named after him.
- AmazingSav

Brian named his kid after him, talk about making an impact

Brady Skjei is now a member of the NY Rangers organization.

not sure if April Fools joke

Let's Play Hockey ‏@LetsPlay_Hockey 5m5 minutes ago
Minnesota junior D Brady Skjei (Lakeville, MN) has signed with the AHL's Hartford Wolf Pack. Skjei was the NY Rangers' 1st rd pick in 2012.
- jimbro83

I didn't think of that

Brady Skjei is now a member of the NY Rangers organization.
- Blueshirts4ever

I am hoping that's not an April Fool, but I think it's legit