ECF : New York Rangers vs Florida Panthers | Panthers lead 3-2

[Leonardo87]

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New York Rangers (1M) vs. Florida Panthers (1A)​

Eastern Conference Finals

Game 1: Panthers at Rangers -- May 22, 8 p.m. ET (ESPN, ESPN+, SN, CBC, TVAS)
Game 2: Panthers at Rangers -- May 24, 8 p.m. ET (ESPN, ESPN+, SN, CBC, TVAS)
Game 3: Rangers at Panthers -- May 26, 3 p.m. ET (ABC, ESPN+, SN, CBC, TVAS)
Game 4: Rangers at Panthers -- May 28, 8 p.m. ET (ESPN, ESPN+, SN, CBC, TVAS)
+ Game 5: Panthers at Rangers -- May 30, 8 p.m. ET (ESPN, ESPN+, SN, CBC, TVAS)
+ Game 6: Rangers at Panthers -- June 1, 8 p.m. ET (ABC, ESPN+, SN, CBC, TVAS)
+ Game 7: Panthers at Rangers -- June 3, 8 p.m. ET (ESPN, ESPN+, SN, CBC, TVAS)
+ If Necessary
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[Two4Fighting]

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If I follow your logic, Lafernier breakaway goals are not legit, because he stole the puck when it was rightfully in possession of the Panthers? I am going to sit here and wait for your response.

 

[Mike C]

The Panthers have only scored 4 goals this series that weren’t freak bounces, own goals, or empty net goals. There’s no way anybody can argue otherwise because it’s a fact…

so what? the only important fact is the numbers on the scoreboard. i'm a neutral fan but the old adage is always true--"they don't ask how, just how many"

Lavi is gonna have to do some serious metal coaching before puck drop.

The post game interviews weren't just players down after the game, the looks in their eyes and body language suggest they felt they gave it thier all and it wasn't enough. That's a mental hurtle they're gonna have to kick down to win today.

honestly, i might give serious thought to benching Trouba. he's slow all series and spending too much time in the box

 

[Leonardo87]

And it only took nearly 2 runs to the Finals to get there!

Listen I'm not gonna chirp Florida's fans or attendance because I don't really care. But to try and push a narrative it's some hockey haven is not accurate. The true mark of a fan base is the attendance numbers when the team sucks. Every single franchise in the league would be sold out at home if the team was as good as Florida

I go to a lot of Anaheim games and you can tell them being at the bottom has hurt attendance a little but I went there on a Friday and Sat night and it was packed. Fans are still there even if the team has sucked for several years now.

It’s also nice spending only 100 bucks and it gets you a club seat, vs nosebleed seats for the same value at the garden

 

[a mangy Meowth]

P.S. if you would like to challenge me, please watch the goals and tell me I'm wrong. Because this analysis is 100% correct.

Gonna give this post a Legit™ Score of 11/11

 

[bobholly39]

Not surprised by the delay of gameday thread so far. I get it Florida fans. It's always a bit bittersweet when it's your last home game of the year.

 

[Mike C]

Saying they haven't beaten a good team yet is factual

as hockey fan first and a NYI fan second, saying the Rangers aren't a good team is way off base. to say Fla is better in certain areas and can neutralize what the rangers (and most others for that matter) do is one thing

this series is even enough and each game could have gone either way

Not surprised by the delay of gameday thread so far. I get it Florida fans. It's always a bit bittersweet when it's your last home game of the year.

they're playing the whole finals in Edmonton???

 

[Chaos2k7]

I go to a lot of Anaheim games and you can tell them being at the bottom has hurt attendance a little but I went there on a Friday and Sat night and it was packed. Fans are still there even if the team has sucked for several years now.

It’s also nice spending only 100 bucks and it gets you a club seat, vs nosebleed seats for the same value at the garden

They had success, winning it all helped establish them in that market, we were very strong in the early years for that reason as well, If the Ducks go 20 years with 3 playoff runs, tell me how it would be.

Regardless the attendance thing is just some sad coping mechanism for some fans.

 

[ProjectPanthers]

Are people really feeding these trolls lol

 

[Ratsreign]

They had success, winning it all helped establish them in that market, we were very strong in the early years for that reason as well, If the Ducks go 20 years with 3 playoff runs, tell me how it would be.

Regardless the attendance thing is just some sad coping mechanism for some fans.

It’s more than that not reaching playoffs, it’s years of ownership who obviously don’t give a shit about building a legitimate NHL organIzation. Why are you going to support that? Why is Buffalo attendance struggling? Because those hockey mad people know bullshit when they see it....fans in FL don’t/didn’t receive the same leeway.

 

[Irishguy42]

Looking forward to a repeat of 2015 where someone scores a heroic hat trick to win Game 6 for the Rangers, and then they absolutely do nothing but look like dogshit at home in Game 7 and get shut out.

 

[Ugene Magic]

Are people really feeding these trolls lol

I think the trolls are getting their just deserts.

 

[mm11]

I would not underestimate the rangers resolve tonight. last few years they learned how to bow out quietly. The sting of those loses will compel them to the other gear we all are looking for. Bennett and Co should be aware and stay sharp. My two cents.

 

[Chaos2k7]

I would not underestimate the rangers resolve tonight. last few years they learned how to bow out quietly. The sting of those loses will compel them to the other gear we all are looking for. Bennett and Co should be aware and stay sharp. My two cents.

Time to support a local team I think.

 

[GrumpyKoala]

Just saying, objectively factual is redundantly unnecessary.

As much as unnecessary and redundant in your reply

 

[Ratsreign]

“That was a clean hit”



(credit to Matt Ross at Hockeybuzz for digging this old clip up)

 

[PBPantherfan]

Not surprised by the delay of gameday thread so far. I get it Florida fans. It's always a bit bittersweet when it's your last home game of the year.

Thread has been up since midnight.

 

[MartyOwns]

If I follow your logic

let me stop you right there

 

[ColbyChaos]

Saying they haven't beaten a good team yet is factual

Stay mad watching other teams make it past the first round lmao

 

[Roomtemperature]

Has Toruba made a guarantee yet?

 

[iam76]

And it only took nearly 2 runs to the Finals to get there!

Listen I'm not gonna chirp Florida's fans or attendance because I don't really care. But to try and push a narrative it's some hockey haven is not accurate. The true mark of a fan base is the attendance numbers when the team sucks. Every single franchise in the league would be sold out at home if the team was as good as Florida

I mean beach or hockey... I get it

 

[Chaos2k7]

Thread has been up since midnight.

He doesn't even follow the team but has expert opinions

 

[Ratsreign]

He doesn't even follow the team but has expert opinions

He must work in the Toronto media....

 

[Cyclones Rock]

I expect the Rangers to give it their best tonight. Except for Panarin-who clearly doesn't give one shit about winning.

 

[PromisedLand]

Rangers' offense has been choked by the Panthers' defensive system.

Rangers needs some point shots and tips i.e. gotta go to the net and take away the eyes of Bob. The fancy "enter zone with possession" bullshit ain't gonna work against the panthers

 

[Pablo El Perro]

As much as unnecessary and redundant in your reply

That was the joke