Series Talk: Rangers @ Hurricanes - Metropolitan Division Final

[SnowblindNYR]

I didn't think the Canes were particularly bad. We scored one goal and it was a tight game.

If you play "bad" against the Rangers, you lose.

Machinehead is unrecognizable.

 

[Machinehead]

Machinehead is unrecognizable.

So are the Rangers the last few months.

The Pittsburgh series wasn't "good" analytically but it was fun. They've stopped playing that "I hate myself" brand of hockey where you just never think they're gonna score at even strength again.

 

[SnowblindNYR]

So are the Rangers the last few months.

The Pittsburgh series wasn't "good" analytically but it was fun. They've stopped playing that "I hate myself" brand of hockey where you just never think they're gonna score at even strength again.

But AV's team scored at even strength and you hated them.

 

[ColonialsHockey10]

One overlooked part of Game 1 - it was so refreshing playing with “normal” officiating again.

The Strome penalty was a garbage call, but being able to relax when the Rangers threw a hit when they had the lead was amazing.

It’s so just clearly obvious the refs were favoring Pittsburgh last series.

 

[Hunter Gathers]

So, I pointed out the other night that I had literally just ordered a Lindgren jersey like 2 days or so before the game. I wanted to make sure you guys realized I wasn't just kidding. This came from HockeyAuthentic.

Arrived today. I have . . . incredible (?) . . . timing.

ALSO, the PrimeGreen jerseys run quite slim as others have said. I normally wear a 54/56 (54 tighter, 56 a much looser look). This 60 is really the equivalent of a 56.

So size up one full size.

 

[Charlie Conway]

So, I pointed out the other night that I had literally just ordered a Lindgren jersey like 2 days or so before the game. I wanted to make sure you guys realized I wasn't just kidding. This came from HockeyAuthentic.

Arrived today. I have . . . incredible (?) . . . timing.

ALSO, the PrimeGreen jerseys run quite slim as others have said. I normally wear a 54/56 (54 tighter, 56 a much looser look). This 60 is really the equivalent of a 56.

So size up one full size.

Thanks for this. I haven't had a new (or real) jersey in about ten years, so I'm totally out of the loop with sizing. Going to try to convince my fiance to work a Rangers jersey into the wedding budget. I'm between an away Lindgren or a home Shesterkin...decisions.

 

[Machinehead]

But AV's team scored at even strength and you hated them.

I loved 2014 and 2015. I hated 2016. 2017 was just there and everyone hated 2018.

How was he here five years???

 

[Charlie Conway]

I feel pretty good about the series. All it takes is one mistake, and it happened last night and turned the tide.

We had 40 minutes of near-perfect hockey. This series can end up being closer than anyone might have expected.

I was hoping we'd get the win to get a quick start, especially since Carolina had a few days rest, but the team looked pretty good overall, and Igor looks to be rounding back into his regular season form.

No matter what, you have to feel pretty proud of the team this year.

 

[duhmetreE]

I’d be giving the kids line #1 minutes. What more will it take?

 

[Kupo]

I’d be giving the kids line #1 minutes. What more will it take?

 

[Clark Kellogg]

Today’s Media Availability. Justin Braun, Ryan Reaves and Coach Gerard Gallant.

 

[Clark Kellogg]

Today’s Bleeding Blueshirts Report.

 

[WojtekWolski86]

Rangers just posted a PA video with Rachel Brosnahan. We have our mascot for the next game thread.

 

[TheGortonConspiracy]

Reaves needs to drop Domi next game it’s not up for debate

 

[GbgRanger]

I havent seen much Reavo-action this playoffs at all. Have Gallant been holding him back?

 

[Machinehead]

I havent seen much Reavo-action this playoffs at all. Have Gallant been holding him back?

This is him.

The guy has 3 fights a year.

 

[Irishguy42]

I havent seen much Reavo-action this playoffs at all. Have Gallant been holding him back?

This is what happens when a coach decides that a team needs to win, so they play their skilled and impactful players more than the non-skilled and less impactful ones.

 

[Problematique]

Any murmurings for what day/time game 6 will be at this stage?

 

[Chytilmania]

Any murmurings for what day/time game 6 will be at this stage?

Saturday
-7 PM if Edmonton/Calgary play
-8 PM if Edmonton closes out the series beforehand

 

[uran]

I would play Hunt instead of Reaves in game 5. I know Reaves had good influence. But the fourth line got pinned in their zone few times. I am sure Canes will try Aho line against our fourth line.

 

[huerter]

I would play Hunt instead of Reaves in game 5. I know Reaves had good influence. But the fourth line got pinned in their zone few times. I am sure Canes will try Aho line against our fourth line.

Reavo misplaying the puck along the boards in the 2nd was the first time all playoffs he didn't execute a Dzone clear. He's been spectacularly solid. Let the big boy eat.

 

[Unpredictable1]

I would play Hunt instead of Reaves in game 5. I know Reaves had good influence. But the fourth line got pinned in their zone few times. I am sure Canes will try Aho line against our fourth line.

You simply don't take that man out of the next game roster. You don't.

 

[ohbaby]

Does anyone realize if we get by Carolina, we will likely be in the Stanley Cup Finals?

Besides taking all 3 games against the Bolts during the regular season, that included 2 games in Tampa,.... we will have home ice advantage next round and that is huge.

Talk about a reason to live and play another day. Oh Baby!

 

[HANK30]

Does anyone realize if we get by Carolina, we will likely be in the Stanley Cup Finals?

Besides taking all 3 games against the Bolts during the regular season, that included 2 games in Tampa,.... we will have home ice advantage next round and that is huge.

Talk about a reason to live and play another day. Oh Baby!

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I’d have to disagree. Carolina owned us during the regular season and here we are notted at 2-2. Tampa is playing incredibly well and their oversized goalie will be tough.

 

[Good Intentions]

Does anyone realize if we get by Carolina, we will likely be in the Stanley Cup Finals?

Besides taking all 3 games against the Bolts during the regular season, that included 2 games in Tampa,.... we will have home ice advantage next round and that is huge.

Talk about a reason to live and play another day. Oh Baby!

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Likely? Really pushing it