GDT: ECSF #4 - 5/23/13 | Boston Bruins @ New York Rangers | 7:00 PM - CNBC, TSN

[BarbaraAlphanse]

I hope they win tonight but at the same time it would kind of be a relief if they lost - like putting down an extremely sick dog. Mercy.

Miracles do happen.

 

[MisterUnspoken]

Miracles do happen.

They do, but logic would dictate otherwise in this scenario. The Rangers just haven't put up any semblance of a fight that would grant me optimism for a four game win streak.

Did we even have a 4 game win streak this year?

 

[Thirty One]

They do, but logic would dictate otherwise in this scenario. The Rangers just haven't put up any semblance of a fight that would grant me optimism for a four game win streak.

Did we even have a 4 game win streak this year?

They're due, then.

 

[BarbaraAlphanse]

They do, but logic would dictate otherwise in this scenario. The Rangers just haven't put up any semblance of a fight that would grant me optimism for a four game win streak.

Did we even have a 4 game win streak this year?

Screw logic. If we lose we lose. We have all year to think about how logic prevailed if we lose. But have fun with this. Have faith. Personally logic is telling me we can't do this. But **** it. I'm gonna have fun tonight and every other possible game we may play. AHL Bruins just blew their 3-0 lead last night. NHL Bruins blew a 3-1 series last round. You never know. Besides game 2 we've been leading all the way up until the 3rd period. We could potentially be up 2-1 in the series right now if Eminger doesn't take a penalty, and the craziest puck play doesn't occur on the goal line. What makes that even more surprising is that we've been playing like absolute dog **** and we've been in this series (technically). Add energy tonight, maybe we finally pick our **** up. Have faith.

 

[Doctyl]

in memory of the NYR 2012-2013 season

 

[SavedByLundqvist]

I really don't want to be swept. Even if there's very little chance the Rangers win the series.

If we could just get it to 4-2 even.

 

[Thirty One]

If two teams are evenly matched, one has a 6.25% chance of winning four straight. I think evenly matched may be a bit generous, but not much.

Anything can happen.

 

[MisterUnspoken]

They're due, then.

 

[BarbaraAlphanse]

If two teams are evenly matched, one has a 6.25% chance of winning four straight. I think evenly matched may be a bit generous, but not much.

Anything can happen.

So the bruins have been in that 6.25% thus far... i'm sure if we pick up our play we can too.

 

[Thirty One]

So the bruins have been in that 6.25% thus far... i'm sure if we pick up our play we can too.

Well the Bruins have only won 3 games so far. The probability of one team going up 3-0 is 12.5%.

 

[MisterUnspoken]

Well the Bruins have only won 3 games so far. The probability of one team going up 3-0 is 12.5%.

Whats the percentage Brad Richards plays again in this series?

 

[BarbaraAlphanse]

Whats the percentage Brad Richards plays again in this series?

Flip a coin 100 times. However many times it lands on the edge and remains upright is the %.

 

[JESSEWENEEDTOCOOK]

This team coming back from 3-0 would not surprise me.

They are maddeningly inconsistent.

 

[Thirty One]

Whats the percentage Brad Richards plays again in this series?

 

[BarbaraAlphanse]

This team coming back from 3-0 would not surprise me.

They are maddeningly inconsistent.

Klaus reference?

 

[JESSEWENEEDTOCOOK]

Klaus reference?

Nah, just an observation.

 

[NYRKING30]

Wait is Ryane Clowe playing tonight?

 

[MisterUnspoken]

Wait is Ryane Clowe playing tonight?

Did his groin concussion magically heal?

 

[BarbaraAlphanse]

Nah, just an observation.

Oh well.

 

[Punxrocknyc19*]

I don't get why Hamrlik is playing?? Why not test McIlrath to see if he is ready...other teams not afraid to play rookies in the playoffs.

 

[JESSEWENEEDTOCOOK]

Did his groin concussion magically heal?

Jim Cerny ‏@JimCerny 3h
Clowe might play RT @McDonaghx27: @JimCerny is there any chance at all staal or clowe play tonight?

 

[dccuse]

for those like me who favor change in coaching/system, a good old fashioned drubbing would be the path of less resistance. Unless we're going to win the series, best not to win any games at all.

 

[MisterUnspoken]

I don't get why Hamrlik is playing?? Why not test McIlrath to see if he is ready...other teams not afraid to play rookies in the playoffs.

I'm shocked Gilroy isn't in for the mobility factor. Hamrlik is slow....

 

[Thirty One]

I don't get why Hamrlik is playing?? Why not test McIlrath to see if he is ready...other teams not afraid to play rookies in the playoffs.

Name one comparable situation.

 

[BarbaraAlphanse]

I don't get why Hamrlik is playing?? Why not test McIlrath to see if he is ready...other teams not afraid to play rookies in the playoffs.

Krug + Bartowski + Hamilton all offensive defensemen. McIlrath is a stay at home defensive defenseman. Teams willing to substitute defensive lapses for offense, not substitute defensive lapses for nothing.