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GDT: ECF #2 - 05/19/14 | New York Rangers @ Montreal Canadiens | 8:00 - NBC, CBC

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I just want our guys to protect lundqvist. You just know they are going to go on a revenge trip even though kreider didn't mean to do what happened to price.

They are starting an unproven goalie, In a hostile enviornment at home over a budaj? What the hell? Talk about a leap of faith.
 
poeman said:

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Youre going to be responsible for many cases of alcohol poisoning tonight.
 
Rangers biggest enemy will be finding a mental edge tonight IMO. Would like to really see some killer instinct and not let the Habs off the mat.

As others have stated it will be really interesting to see what the Habs do defensively. Pit and Philly both eventually dropped back to hold the blueline, forcing the Rangers to enter the zone on skilled plays or executing a dump and chase. The latter would have been near impossible with Price.

But more interestingly Montreal thrives when their D (especially PK/Markov) are attacking and looking to transition. Being forced to adopt a more defensive posture could hurt that part of their game which had been a signature strength. It will be interesting to watch how they adapt.
 
Rangers just need to come out and play their game. Take it to them hard, and early.

Pierre mentioned something earlier about how during the morning skate, right before it was over…the rangers had a meeting all together at one end of the ice. No coaches, just the players. He mentioned how he hasn't seen a team do this all playoffs, and they looked extremely focused and ready.
 
Well guess we'll see tonight if they want to win it all or drag this out to 7 games and perhaps get a crack at being swept in the finals.
 
We still have 3+ hours before the puck drops... We may need a part 2 before the game even starts.
 
HatTrick Swayze said:
Rangers biggest enemy will be finding a mental edge tonight IMO. Would like to really see some killer instinct and not let the Habs off the mat.

As others have stated it will be really interesting to see what the Habs do defensively. Pit and Philly both eventually dropped back to hold the blueline, forcing the Rangers to enter the zone on skilled plays or executing a dump and chase. The latter would have been near impossible with Price. But more interestingly Montreal thrives when their D (especially PK/Markov) are attacking and looking to transition. Being rocked to adopt a more defensive posture could hurt that part of their game which had been a signature strength. It will be interesting to watch how they adapt.
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Great points, especially about Price's puck handling ability. Theyll miss that for sure. I wonder who's a better puckhandler Budaj or Tokarski and if that went into the decision at all. Emelin will certainly be back a step and maybe some others. that will open up the neutral zone. the Rangers need to make sure they are holding onto the puck and making plays because I think theyll be a little more room - if they keep their feet moving.

But like you said - if Montreal decides to hold the blueline that could stop some momentum and force the dump game. Thats where the Rangers need to start pounding their D. Both the Rangers speed and Price being out makes this a different game imo. Its not as simple for the Habs to adjust their game to compensate for the Rangers quickness. So yes it will be interesting to see what Therrien does.
 
nevesis said:
Rangers just need to come out and play their game. Take it to them hard, and early.

Pierre mentioned something earlier about how during the morning skate, right before it was over…the rangers had a meeting all together at one end of the ice. No coaches, just the players. He mentioned how he hasn't seen a team do this all playoffs, and they looked extremely focused and ready.
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Yeah we have a good thing going here. Dont want the bubble to burst. theyve been plotting along here. Keeping their heads and going after the game professionally. They have a big picture mentality and all of the players have bought in. Just keep that perspective and execute tonight.
 
Good luck tonight. I'm pulling for you guys.

The Rangers need to put this distraction behind them and just play their game. If not they will be playing into the Habs mind game.

Go Rangers!
 
Does it matter to anybody that Alex Galchenyuk is playing tonight?
 
FromTheSide said:
I just want our guys to protect lundqvist. You just know they are going to go on a revenge trip even though kreider didn't mean to do what happened to price.

They are starting an unproven goalie, In a hostile enviornment at home over a budaj? What the hell? Talk about a leap of faith.
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And if they do that, we will easily win the game.
 
I think Montreal is going to come out with a lot of energy and edge in their game. Need to keep the speed up and shut em down with a quick goal. This game is important. Win here and we've got them in a neck lock. Lose, and I think it puts a lot fuel to their fire. Push them over the edge. LGR! Too excited right now!
 
Is there a game tonight? :sarcasm:

I like what I'm hearing from Nevesis about a players only meeting and also I heard something from MSL that the team is hungry. It sounds like they are still focused and ready. I'm expecting a win tonight.

Be prepared for the early surge, protect your net and play that speed game.
 
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