Post-Game Talk: Rangers @ Capitals 3/10/13 - Boyle? Slapshot? Powerplay? Apocalypse.

[BlueshirtBlitz]

Nah. Fiancee doesn't like the Metro with the kid (little boy), so we drove and it took forever. LOL. I did see a lot more Rangers fans today than in the past few seasons though. So that was good.

I was the jerk waving goodbye to everyone and telling everyone to get home safely, thanks for coming, etc after the fourth goal. Infuriating Caps fans is second only to doing the same to Debbies fans for me.

That's fantastic.

 

[McDunna with Fries]

I always found Caps fans to be classy, especially compared to Debbies fans. I went to the Verizon Center for one of the playoff games during our series against them last year and they were all pretty awesome people.

 

[Callagraves]

3 points behind 5th with 2 game in hand

win those, and we're back where we should be.

 

[Fitzy]

Nah. Fiancee doesn't like the Metro with the kid (little boy), so we drove and it took forever. LOL. I did see a lot more Rangers fans today than in the past few seasons though. So that was good.

I was the jerk waving goodbye to everyone and telling everyone to get home safely, thanks for coming, etc after the fourth goal. Infuriating Caps fans is second only to doing the same to Debbies fans for me.

With all of the playoff series in recent history, it'll make for a pretty good division rivalry. Columbus will be something of a little brother team, whereas Carolina has the whole Staal thing going on.

 

[JESSEWENEEDTOCOOK]

I was at the game, with my fiancee and soon-to-be stepson. It was his first game. Unfortunately for him and mommy, they are Caps fans. And love for them aside, you know I was starting LGR chants at every chance.

Conversion time.

Congrats, dude!

 

[mike14]

3 points behind 5th with 2 game in hand

win those, and we're back where we should be.

with how poorly the team has played overall, that's not a bad position to be in (of course we are also close to dropping out of the 8). Would have loved to have seen what this team could have done with full preseason...

 

[Callagraves]

The pack is so tight. We also have fewer games played than most. I think only Boston has less. Which just shows how damn good Boston has been.

 

[*Bob Richards*]

He's now on pace for 2 goals. Sweet.

He's a regular Brett Hull.

 

[Tawnos]

With all the love for Boyle, (I didn't watch the game btw, sleeping) was he actually that effective or are we all just giving him the thumbs up because of goal/GWG?

I was one of Boyle's first detractors (although not his biggest by any means). He played a great game today. There are games where he looks like a legitimate 3rd liner and this was one (only happened twice this year, the other came the night the Rangers signed Arnott). I hope he keeps it up.

 

[JohnC]

Petition to make Bob's avatar permanently Hayley Williams

 

[aufheben]

Hopefully Boyle's first goal gets him going, similar to Hagelin's first. Would be really nice, actually.

 

[LaffyTaffyNYR]

One goal from the top line (Richards). Two from the 2nd line ("cally", stepan) and one from the 4th line (Boyle). You can't ask for more balanced scoring then that.

 

[*Bob Richards*]

One goal from the top line (Richards). Two from the 2nd line ("cally", stepan) and one from the 4th line (Boyle). You can't ask for more balanced scoring then that.

One goal from the buyout line. (Richards)

Two from the third line. (Callahan/Stepan)

One from the marginal/borderline NHL players line. (Boyle)

 

[Dangleberry]

A little fight and grit goes a long way. Boyle was very visible today, maybe he needs to be scratched once in a while.

 

[Callagraves]

Petition to make Bob's avatar permanently Hayley Williams

Seconded

 

[Rangerfan4life90]

Seconded

3rd'd

 

[cjc5103]

I know ESPN sucking is beating a dead horse, but I enjoyed the highlights today: Derek Steppin, Michael Del Zoe-toe, and Ryan Callyin.

I laughed so hard when I heard that. Hilarious.

 

[Baby Punisher]

ARRRRGGGHHH! Not only did I miss the game today i had no idea they were playing I'm a terrible Ranger fan & I need to be punished HARSHLY!

Will there be a replay of this game since MSG did not carry it?

 

[*Bob Richards*]

Petition to make Bob's avatar permanently Hayley Williams

Seconded

3rd'd

You have been obliged.

Also, I'm dying to see a Halpern/Powe goal. Those two really deserve to net one. Especially Halpern. The man kicks ass.

 

[JohnC]

Also, I'm dying to see a Halpern/Powe goal. Those two really deserve to net one. Especially Halpern. The man kicks ass.

Agreed 100%

Also, I just watched Torts' post game and he really got me thinking. Imagine Hank was able to play the puck like Marty, I think it'd help soo much

 

[HatTrick Swayze]

It's insane how good and how bad this team can look in the same game.

If they can find consistency they can contend.

 

[Amazing Kreiderman]

You have been obliged.

Also, I'm dying to see a Halpern/Powe goal. Those two really deserve to net one. Especially Halpern. The man kicks ass.

YES! Finally... Halpern has been solid all season and deserves more ice time.

 

[Dorado*]

Agreed 100%

Also, I just watched Torts' post game and he really got me thinking. Imagine Hank was able to play the puck like Marty, I think it'd help soo much

As great as Hank is at saving the puck and he's great his Inability to play it at all on dump ins out lots of pressure on our D Men and hurts our transition game. Look at how hard it is to get sustained pressure against Fatso when we dump it in

 

[Ail]

Stepan's goal gave them much needed momentum and a boost of energy. That's where the praise for that goal needs to end however. He ruined an odd man rush and if you think that goal was anything but luck you are kidding yourself. Had that not gone in everyone would have been focusing on the fact he screwed up another odd man rush. That said, he's playing well overall and while I still feel he is overrated here on the boards, he's definitely a key component to this team's success right now.

 

[surf]

Overrated? 11 days ago people wanted him shipped out?

Stepan's goal gave them much needed momentum and a boost of energy. That's where the praise for that goal needs to end however. He ruined an odd man rush and if you think that goal was anything but luck you are kidding yourself. Had that not gone in everyone would have been focusing on the fact he screwed up another odd man rush. That said, he's playing well overall and while I still feel he is overrated here on the boards, he's definitely a key component to this team's success right now.