Post-Game Talk: Penguin III

[Glen Sathers Cigar]

If they scored on 1 of the 3 consecutive power plays they got, it would have been over.

Yup, the game was right there to be won. Our 1st PP unit got 3 chances and they choked. That was the game right there.

 

[Clark Kellogg]

At this point, I'd take my chances with the Jones/Schneider.

Not a bad idea. Pittsburgh is not overly physical and Jones is a very good defenseman and even if they were, Jones showed in Hartford that he can’t be rattled.

 

[Machinehead]

When is the last time the Rangers came from behind after trailing by multiple goals in the playoffs and ended up winning? I tried thinking of one instance in the recent past and I don't think they have. We all know how many times they have blown multiple goal leads. But they can never finish off a comeback.

Oh man you just gave PTD flashbacks of Kucherov beating Hank with a shot from Wichita, Kansas.

 

[Raspewtin]

Rooney had a very strong game. You’re wrong and distracting

the 4th line had like 3 shot attempts for and 12 against in 7 minutes of ice time. they were dog shit.

Rooney's amazing SH play doesn't absolve that

 

[Megustaelhockey]

Can Putin nuke us already

Oof. Nah.

 

[Mike in Houston]

Georgiev shouldn't have even been in the game. The Rangers PP failed them. The Pittsburgh cycle game was clinical.

On to Monday night.

 

[LeetchisGod]

I remember talking about Montreal last year, and don't get me wrong, that team going to the SCF was a black mark on NHL history, but I looked at their lineup at the time and I said "you know what? They have 18 NHL players."

In these marginal games, not having bad players is even more important than having very good players.

Right now the Rangers have at least four guys who just jump off the page as not belonging on the ice in important games. I'm not sure you can say that about anybody in Pittsburgh's lineup.

In fairness, we are missing Goodrow, Blais, Motte and Lindgren.

 

[EdJovanovski]

In fairness, we are missing Goodrow, Blais, Motte and Lindgren.

And they’re missing their goalie, their backup goalie, Rakell, Dumpling…

 

[Raspewtin]

In fairness, we are missing Goodrow, Blais, Motte and Lindgren.

the problem is we'd have found a way to play Rooney, Reaves, and probably Nemeth anyway. They play because Gallant thinks they're good and bring value.

 

[Brutananadilewski]

In fairness, we are missing Goodrow, Blais, Motte and Lindgren.

And Zibs.

 

[RagFinMet]

Not a bad idea. Pittsburgh is not overly physical and Jones is a very good defenseman and even if they were, Jones showed in Hartford that he can’t be rattled.

Schneider has been awful also
Release the NILS!

 

[Glen Sathers Cigar]

When is the last time the Rangers came from behind after trailing by multiple goals in the playoffs and ended up winning? I tried thinking of one instance in the recent past and I don't think they have. We all know how many times they have blown multiple goal leads. But they can never finish off a comeback.

Game 5 of the ECF in Montreal in 2014 played out similar to this one. We went down 4-1 and Hank got yanked. Then we came back and tied it 4-4 but then Talbot let up 2 and then an empty netter and we lost 7-4.

 

[DanielBrassard]

Oh man you just gave PTD flashbacks of Kucherov beating Hank with a shot from Wichita, Kansas.

Lol my bad, I don't mean to bring up more trauma, it's just so typical of this organization. Tease us but end up failing time after time.

 

[hackeyman]

Honestly. Do we see why Galant cannot stick with a team? He’s pretty much Tom Thibodeau of the NHL….

Yeah and his record vs. the teams that let him go has been just terrible.......

 

[PalmCoastRanger]

Not a bad idea. Pittsburgh is not overly physical and Jones is a very good defenseman and even if they were, Jones should in Hartford that he can’t be rattled.

Agreed. If we want Jones acclimated to post-season play, Pens is the best team to play against.

 

[Hire Sather]

Don't know why Blais is even mentioned. He hasn't played since what November and we would not have acquired other depth pieces if not for his injury

 

[NikC]

shaky goaltending, half the defense sucks, top line isn't generating offense...

not a recipe for sucess.

 

[mas0764]

No. It isn't. It literally never is. I will happily let him walk after his deal and I felt that way when he locked up the vezina.

If that’s the case then trade him at some point in his deal for a massive return.

 

[I Eat Crow]

This team has never won a playoff series.

Of course we can come back . If it gets to that of course it's possible. But what happened in 2014 and 15 as nothing to do with now

Which is why I'm not getting worked up too much about anything. This team is a year ahead of schedule. You start asking the tough questions about the core when this team is shitting the bed next year and the following. This year is about getting the young core and the next wave playoff experience.

We're playing on house money. If anything, this series is helping Drury to weed out the weak links.

Nemeth? See you in Arizona.

Rooney? Bye.

Vatrano and Copp are gamers. It's too bad we'll have money only for one of them.

To a lesser degree, investing decently in a better backup than Georgiev is proving to be very important. Shesterkin has been painfully pedestrian in two of three games this series despite his record setting performance in Game 1.

 

[LeetchisGod]

And they’re missing their goalie, their backup goalie, Rakell, Dumpling…

Very true. This is one of those situations where wasting a first round pick on Lias and Kravtsov not being here hurt.

 

[DanielBrassard]

Game 5 of the ECF in Montreal in 2014 played out similar to this one. We went down 4-1 and Hank got yanked. Then we came back and tied it 4-4 but then Talbot let up 2 and then an empty netter and we lost 7-4.

yeah, that was very similar. But again they couldn't finish off the comeback which is exactly what the Rangers do in these situations

 

[LoveGoons]

Ducking shoot the puck!!! Stop being Girl Scouts and finish every check.. ps KMA to woksters that have a problem with my Girl Scouts reference.. pee wee team would have played better!!

 

[mas0764]

In positive news, Kakko set up what should have been the game winning goal in game 1 and scored a beauty tonite too.

Lafreniere largely invisible though.

 

[EdJovanovski]

Tell Kravtsov to book his flight. It’s our only hope.
Just imagine the Pens seeing him emerge from the tunnel with those dirty blonde locs flowing out of his helmet as he skates out in warmups, it would send shivers down their spines. Maybe this was the plan all along and they’re going to play a mental game by playing the Krav card when they least expect it.

 

[Siddi]

Lundqvist had some playoff clunkers but seemed to always shut the door when it mattered. Igor has a chance to salvage this series but it has to start in G4.

Agreed, This is where he can start building his legacy. He needs to prove that he can put the team on his back and win a series. I mean, he doesnt even have to do it Hank style winning games 2-1. Igor is is getting 4-5 goals a game from the offence.