ECQF: New York Rangers vs Washington Capitals (NYR Lead 3-0)

[gump116]

If the goal differential between the 2 teams is roughly + 90 for the Rangers (53+37) over 82 games, that is only +4.4ish over 5 games. So, let's say Capitals in 5. My math could be a bit off.

Rangers win game 1 9-1 and HF goes crazy about the brooms and then the Caps win games 2-5 1-0 each game. Sound fair?

Caps -37 goal differential is the worst in the salary cap era https://x.com/hayyyshayyy/status/1780428512555336029

With that, the +90 goal differential between the two teams is probably also the record

 

[Machinehead]

Well I'm sure glad they traded Mantha. Dude is Brett Hull against the Rangers.

 

[AlaBlueShirt]

Also expect the Wilson / Rempe shit to be talked about and pushed ad naseum, and nothing to come of it except a few scrums… or it’s going to be a f***ing bloodbath.

I believe there won't be too much blood. Both teams know that their opponent can score on the PP.

 

[Tryamw]

As a wings fan, congrats to the capitals but seriously.

Torts pulling the goalie with 3 mins left in a TIE game and basically GIVING you guys the game. I understand the flyers had to win in regulation but I mean come on. I’ll move on but it’s just so wrong how everything played out.

Flyers were trying to advance a non regulation win was useless to them the amount of time is suspect but the goal isn't. They honestly didn't care about Detroit. Nor should they have

 

[SeanAveryTheGreatOne]

Caps -37 goal differential is the worst in the salary cap era https://x.com/hayyyshayyy/status/1780428512555336029

With that, the +90 goal differential between the two teams is probably also the record

I fully expect them to make the Stanley Cup Finals and lose in 5 now

 

[Dominance]

Capitals get obliterated in 4 while Ovi’s playoff numbers get even more sub-par as he goes 1G (PP), 1A, -8 over those games.

 

[Kuz]

Rempe is like two inches taller than Oleksiak.

Both are measured to 6'7 by NHL at least and even if thats wrong Oleksiak is still just as heavy (More weight according to NHL).

 

[pld459666]

The best thing to happen to the Rangers is 6 days of rest and practice.

NYR can be a stingy bunch and with this time off, reset in that area and also get healthy.

Additionally, both Shesterkin and Quick will have copious time with Benoit Allaire to sharpen up.

AO may be an old lion, but those guys are still dangerous and this will not be as easy as some NYR fans believe or want it to be.

 

[pld459666]

Let me add, that if I were the Caps coach and Tom Wilson, I'd steer clear of Rempe.

Not out of fear, that's a silly idea.

Wilson is more important to the Caps than Rempe is to the Rangers.

Matching 5's is a huge win for the NYR'S even if Rempe loses a fight.

Wilson shouldn't waste his time dropping the mitts

 

[thefutures]

Caps making the playoffs is amazing. People were hell bent on parroting a narrative that it was all about ovechkins goals and them no longer playing to win. Can't say that BS anymore.

 

[JKG33]

If Wilson is gunna waste his time fighting a useless 4th liner, hopefully it's at least after ragdolling Panarin again

 

[Cuckoo4Kakko]

Hopefully the Rangers don't pull a 2010 Caps.

 

[Mickey Marner]

I could see this series turning into a shitshow. WIth Wilson, Rempe et al. we might see another '02 Iles vs Leafs or '12 Flyers vs Pens, both of which Laviolette coached in.

 

[aonb]

as a caps fan i voted 4-1 nyr
i would like to be wrong but dont really care because i still remember 17/18 so im not frustrated enough. in a 10-15 years its a different story

 

[miscs75]

I could see this series turning into a shitshow. WIth Wilson, Rempe et al. we might see another '02 Iles vs Leafs or '12 Flyers vs Pens, both of which Laviolette coached in.

The Rangers have nothing comparable to Steve Webb. That guy was a menace during the home games. They’re more like the Leafs with the antics Corson, Tucker and Roberts tried to pull.

 

[trick9]

Thinking it's Wilson vs. Rempe is kind of silly. Wilson hasn't fought much this season as he's too important to be fighting 4th liners.

It's going to be McIlrath on that role. He seems eager to go every game he gets a sweater. Just everyone seem afraid to go with him. We'll see if Rempe wants another go with him.

 

[Kuz]

Capitals get obliterated in 4 while Ovi’s playoff numbers get even more sub-par as he goes 1G (PP), 1A, -8 over those games.

Yeah Ovi's number are brutal. 4th most points and 0,96 PPG in the playoff since he entered the league with only Crosby, Malkin and Kucherov ahead in points.

Ovi have produced around the same point numbers as Kane (0,97 PPG) in around the same number of games(More goals). Kane played on a way better Chicago team than the teams Ovi played on.

Caps problem have never been Ovechkin. In the 14 times Ovi have been to the playoff he have been 1st on the team in points 9 times. Second 3 times and 5th and 6th placement (Happens when you get knocked out in the 1st round that you wont have a great series).

Just look at Crosby's recent playoffs aswell. 21/22 was good with 10 points in 6 games, but before that 2 in 6, 3 in 4 and 1 in 4.

 

[Nice]

Just happy my Caps made it. Faced so much adversity this year and never folded, as easy as that could have been. Looking forward to a fun series!

 

[Peltz]

The best thing to happen to the Rangers is 6 days of rest and practice.

NYR can be a stingy bunch and with this time off, reset in that area and also get healthy.

Additionally, both Shesterkin and Quick will have copious time with Benoit Allaire to sharpen up.

AO may be an old lion, but those guys are still dangerous and this will not be as easy as some NYR fans believe or want it to be.

Speaking as a member of the fanbase, I don’t think any NYR fan thinks this will be easy. Rangers haven’t had an easy series since like the 90s. Every opponent plays their best hockey in Madison Square Garden.

 

[Fatass]

Sweep for the Rags. Does Rempe fight?

 

[zappa4ever]

May the President's Trophy curse continue.

 

[Random schmoe]

Rangers in 7. These teams split their season series, with each winning their 2 home games. What's more, they had the exact same GF/GA on the season, 9 and 9. So I'll give the series based on the home ice advantages.

If I'm a Caps fan, which I am, I have a little optimism because all four of the games between them were before Ovie went on his goal scoring binge for the year, their last game being Jan 14 (which he didn't play in).

Also if I'm a Caps fan, which I am, I'm worried about the injuries to their D right now, with Jensen and Sandin out. They may have to play McIlrath, Johansen, Alexeyev, and/or Iorio for more minutes than they would like.

 

[HANK30]

May the President's Trophy curse continue.

Well, one team to win the President's trophy and Cup in the same year was the 94 Rangers...exactly 30 years ago.

 

[EdJovanovski]

Both are measured to 6'7 by NHL at least and even if thats wrong Oleksiak is still just as heavy (More weight according to NHL).

Rempe says he’s 6’8.5” and Matt Martin did say he had longer reach than Chara (and Martin was teammates with Chara so I don’t think he would’ve just said that to compliment Rempe if it weren’t true lol)

 

[TGWL]

We meet again... time to staple three players to Ovi's hip at all times.

I hate this way of thinking. Ovie has a great shot and he can beat a goalie. The shot is hard and fast. But if you put players on his hip you expose yourself to higher danger areas of point blank shots. That's a recipe for disaster and I'd imagine the Caps would take that all day long. Forget the regular seasons. These teams always play each other close in the playoffs. I expect nothing different here.