yeah for sure, no complaints here

Rangers PK has been dazzling
- jimbro83

Nice to see the 2nd unit score last night. Carolina is so aggressive on the pk, they have to keep up the quick passing. Only way to beat them on the pp

I thought the refs actually have been pretty good this series. A few weird calls against both teams but overall I give them a solid B.
- mdw7413

I expected the refs to try to set the tone last night, instead they let them play.

Rangers really have to beat Carolina at home next game. I think the next game is going to determine who wins the series

Nice to see the 2nd unit score last night. Carolina is so aggressive on the pk, they have to keep up the quick passing. Only way to beat them on the pp
- mdw7413

the Rangers first powerplay early in the game was great even though they didn't score, Rangers never gave up control

man, if this team could just win more faceoffs we'd have the puck more

pages and pages and charts and charts of analytic nonsense, it just comes down to winning faceoffs, if you win the faceoff you get the puck, its not as complicated as people love to make it

I expected the refs to try to set the tone last night, instead they let them play.
- Fenrir

Yeah, I thought the same.

the Rangers first powerplay early in the game was great even though they didn't score, Rangers never gave up control

man, if this team could just win more faceoffs we'd have the puck more

pages and pages and charts and charts of analytic nonsense, it just comes down to winning faceoffs, if you win the faceoff you get the puck, its not as complicated as people love to make it
- jimbro83

They rarely win it, you would think they have a set play were they basically know they will lose so get the wingers in to create pressure. Its cute they still set up like they might win one

They rarely win it, you would think they have a set play were they basically know they will lose so get the wingers in to create pressure. Its cute they still set up like they might win one
- mdw7413

They always believe they can do it. Like a child trying to dress themselves, only to be caught in a trap and immobilized.

They rarely win it, you would think they have a set play were they basically know they will lose so get the wingers in to create pressure. Its cute they still set up like they might win one
- mdw7413

Jordan Staal and Jesperi Kotkaniemi were a combined 19-4 on draws last night

If someone on carolina made that same exact hit on any rangers player i would've said it was an unfortunate play due to the rangers player losing an edge or trying to avoid the hit. even if it resulted in an injury. there shouldnt even be a debate on this one, it's right there for anyone to see

Jordan Staal and Jesperi Kotkaniemi were a combined 19-4 on draws last night
- jimbro83

They have to get a center next year that can in draws. They really wanted danault this past offseason

They always believe they can do it. Like a child trying to dress themselves, only to be caught in a trap and immobilized.
- NYRCeph

Jordan Staal and Jesperi Kotkaniemi were a combined 19-4 on draws last night
- jimbro83

Crazy

They have to get a center next year that can in draws. They really wanted danault this past offseason
- nyrangers2

the offseason will definitely focus on the flaws but in the immediate present time, we don't need all the advanced analysis of every playoff game

Carolina has the puck more because the win the faceoffs, that's all

I really think the analytics people get so sensitive about them because it provides endless amount of data to write and blog about

but that doesn't stop the fact that it's ALWAYS a boring read

the Rangers first powerplay early in the game was great even though they didn't score, Rangers never gave up control

man, if this team could just win more faceoffs we'd have the puck more

pages and pages and charts and charts of analytic nonsense, it just comes down to winning faceoffs, if you win the faceoff you get the puck, its not as complicated as people love to make it
- jimbro83

So infuriating! Been harping on this all season.
Losing faceoffs like they do is likely to cost us a game. Fortunately we had the lead last night at the end of the game when losing yet another faceoff after the icing. If the score was tight, the possibility is there that they could have tied the game and we lose (again) in OT.

They rarely win it, you would think they have a set play were they basically know they will lose so get the wingers in to create pressure. Its cute they still set up like they might win one
- mdw7413

Right?

So I have been watching the Oilers/Flames series. Mcdavid is the best. Its not even close at this point. Its unreal just watching him play

So I have been watching the Oilers/Flames series. Mcdavid is the best. Its not even close at this point. Its unreal just watching him play
- mdw7413

It’s like the flames are in a video game and their controller is broken

It’s like the flames are in a video game and their controller is broken
- Slimtj100

I have never seen a player so quick in 2 strides that he pretty much is unstoppable. He goes from 0-100 in a sec

I have never seen a player so quick in 2 strides that he pretty much is unstoppable. He goes from 0-100 in a sec
- mdw7413

having to play a series against him must be torture. every time he's on the ice my head would be in my hands

They have to get a center next year that can in draws. They really wanted danault this past offseason
- nyrangers2

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Copp, Zibby, Goodrow are decent, but it would be nice to have a lock down F/0 guy who could be put out there in those must win situations

So I have been watching the Oilers/Flames series. Mcdavid is the best. Its not even close at this point. Its unreal just watching him play
- mdw7413

He is unbelievable. Heard a stat last night that Drycycle was actually a point ahead of McDavid. I'm sure that changed last night.

having to play a series against him must be torture. every time he's on the ice my head would be in my hands
- NYRangers1124

Fake a hammie injury

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Copp, Zibby, Goodrow are decent, but it would be nice to have a lock down F/0 guy who could be put out there in those must win situations
- rrentz

I was worried about Zibby coming in, I wasnt sure if he would up his game in the playoffs but Im going to say he has been pretty good. He started off slow but he hasnt given up and is going to those dirty areas. Even with his turnovers which I hope he cuts down on, Im pleasantly surprised!!

He is unbelievable. Heard a stat last night that Drycycle was actually a point ahead of McDavid. I'm sure that changed last night.
- Fenrir

Thats the thing, you could probably say he is directly responsible for all his line mates points. Even when he isn't putting up points he opens so much room for his line mates. Looks like they found something putting Kane on that line too.

I was worried about Zibby coming in, I wasnt sure if he would up his game in the playoffs but Im going to say he has been pretty good. He started off slow but he hasnt given up and is going to those dirty areas. Even with his turnovers which I hope he cuts down on, Im pleasantly surprised!!
- Brukie

Zib is all about slow starts