GDT: ECF - Game 1 - New York Rangers vs Tampa Bay Lightning - 8pm EST, ESPN - Series (0-0)

[17futurecap]

With Kenny doing the west, guessing Sam is doing every game on radio until Kenny is done?

 

[NYRFAN218]

With Kenny doing the west, guessing Sam is doing every game on radio until Kenny is done?

Games 1 through 4 for sure. Everything after that is TBD based on Kenny schedule.

 

[mti79]

 

[Boris Zubov]

Am I the only one who reads McRanger's posts in Uncle Junior's voice?

Everytime @McRanger92 posts, I say to myself, "He never had the makings of a varsity athlete"

 

[McRanger92]

Everytime @McRanger92 posts, I say to myself, "He never had the makings of a varsity athlete"

In my case, that would be very true

 

[Boris Zubov]

In my case, that would be very true

Same... JV was as far as I went.

 

[Chytilmania]

Still waiting for a Shesty SO in the playoffs. Tonight would be a good time to get one.

 

[Gardner McKay]

I think it has more to do with Blais not being ready.

When he is, I expect that to be the direction they go in. He already sat a favorite in Rooney.

That is exactly it. Not sure why others struggle with that point.

 

[duhmetreE]

I really want Trouba to lay out someone else cleanly.... just to see the backlash

 

[ArPanet]

TB pp going to be a problem.

 

[ReddestRum]

Just once, I'd like this team to put more shots on net than the competition. And, you know, not have Igor needing to stop 40+ shots or more.

 

[rangers1314]

TB pp going to be a problem.

Not if you stay out of the box it won't.

 

[BleedBlueNYR]

In my case, that would be very true

Same... JV was as far as I went.

You guys weren't smart enough to walk on to the cross country team I guess.

Just once, I'd like this team to put more shots on net than the competition. And, you know, not have Igor needing to stop 40+ shots or more.

What you're asking is not in the Rangers DNA.

 

[duhmetreE]

Just once, I'd like this team to put more shots on net than the competition. And, you know, not have Igor needing to stop 40+ shots or more.

We want Shesty getting high volume shots.... the wide open high danger chances in front... that's a different story

We saw what happened when we shut it down completely and he was facing 20 shots a game.

 

[mrmovies779]

I really want Trouba to lay out someone else cleanly.... just to see the backlash

Kuch or Hedman works for me

 

[tomobson]

If Panarin gets going we're heading to the cup finals ladies and gentlemen. Rangers have the better depth if that second line is on.

 

[IDvsEGO]

Kuch or Hedman works for me

I love Trouba, he’s not big enough to lay out hedman the same way.

That is exactly it. Not sure why others struggle with that point.

Blais isn’t even contact ready. How do people miss this?

 

[cheech70]

not complaining but rather have ranger name in front

 

[Brutananadilewski]

I tried stopping smoking, but, you know, Rangers in the ECF.

#NoQuitInNY

#IMNotGivingYouOneIWorkHard4These

#2ndIntINeedAnotherPack

 

[MillerTime79]

Rollercoaster of emotions for Bolts fans today. First they see Point was back on the ice this morning. And then this:



Looks like he's trying to test out something pretty serious, very unclear if he'll be available this series.

(First time trying to embed a tweet - forgive me if I screwed it up)

 

[McRanger92]

You guys weren't smart enough to walk on to the cross country team I guess.


What you're asking is not in the Rangers DNA.

I actually was a pretty good cross country guy in high school, but the Van Cortlandt Park hills ruined my knees

 

[Brutananadilewski]

Rollercoaster of emotions for Bolts fans today. First they see Point was back on the ice this morning. And then this:



Looks like he's trying to test out something pretty serious, very unclear if he'll be available this series.

(First time trying to embed a tweet - forgive me if I screwed it up)

I'm sorry but I chuckled a little bit.

I am reminded of that woman who had surgery on her legs and they had her doing leg presses, only for her legs to snap like twigs.

Hopefully, he'll be okay.

 

[GENESISPuck94]

Yes the Tampa PP can be problematic. The Rangers PP will be a problem for Tampa. Goes both ways.

Everyone assumes all the problems will be the Rangers problems.

Zibanejad-Kreider and Panarin-Copp will be a matchup nightmare for Tampa. And the Kid Line isn't going to let up, either.

Unlike the Panthers and Leafs, the Rangers have a very good defense corp that includes the leading scorer among defensemen in the 2022 playoffs (Fox is 4th in playoff scoring for all skaters), and an elite goaltender.

Rangers have their top players in the lineup. Lightning do not. Missing Point is not the same as missing Blais. Missing Point is a huge hit for them.

Tampa is the best team in the league. But the Rangers are the toughest opponent the Lightning will face in these playoffs.

 

[bleedblue94]

if NYR is going to win this series they have to win tonight. if they lose this game with tb sitting around for a week then an uphill climb will be insanely difficult as the bolts get going again and with point now skating again and most likely coming back this series...

 

[Fitzy]

if NYR is going to win this series they have to win tonight. if they lose this game with tb sitting around for a week then an uphill climb will be insanely difficult as the bolts get going again and with point now skating again and most likely coming back this series...

It would be wonderful to have a lead in a series at some point this postseason.