Series Talk: Rangers @ Hurricanes - Metropolitan Division Final

[Peltz]

PP hitting for at least 1g a game... better 5v5 play, which is huge.
Good defensive structure, keeping them at bay and supporting one another.
Physical play is rattling some of them.
Getting to Raanta.

I like our odds at winning this series honestly.

Faceoffs though.

One thing I do find encouraging is we were an wide-open net shot away from being up 3-1 right now. Which feels right based on how we played last night. Sucks that it's tied in that context.

 

[NikC]

Feel like Ranger fans are starting to get a little over confident and it makes me nervous. Still alot of Hockey to play here, anything can happen.

Happy it hasn't been the slaughtering I was expecting, considering the regular season games we played.

I never like looking past the next game. Most importantly, Galant and the team have only gotten tighter and playing better than ever. IF THEY KEEP PLAYING THIS WAY... they should win the series.

Keep scoring on the PP, exploit their awful PP, play physical..

The improved 5v5 play is most noticeable.

Win on Thursday and well have our foot on their neck at the garden!

 

[trueblue30nyr]

Honestly, if the Rangers had even a slight bit of offense in the first two games, this is a sweep. 1 goal in two games.

 

[Alluckks]

Gallant said that Goodrow is "coming along good" if you listen to the clip. Sounds good to me.

I really like what Motte adds to that 3rd line. I think we could even easily see Goodrow replace Chytil there for minutes.

Kreider Zib Vatrano
Panarin Strome Copp
Laf Goodrow Motte

 

[DanielBrassard]

Gallant said that Goodrow is "coming along good" if you listen to the clip. Sounds good to me.

I really like what Motte adds to that 3rd line. I think we could even easily see Goodrow replace Chytil there for minutes.

Kreider Zib Vatrano
Panarin Strome Copp
Laf Goodrow Motte

Ideally they would go back to the kid line and then a 4th line of Motte-Goodrow-Hunt. That's not very likely however because I doubt Reaves comes out of the lineup.

 

[Larrybiv]

I'm not so sure about that. ACL injuries usually put players heavily out of shape. Not sure Sammy is anywhere even close to game shape right now.

Thought they said he was in no contact jersey and skating. Guess that doesnt really mean that he is close though. just would be a big lift.

 

[Larrybiv]

How about we win in 6 and he comes back for the start of the next round?

I like that better lol.

yeah, and it would be quite the family reunion. Besides, I have no problem with a player winning 3 cups in a row......just teams.

 

[The New Russian Five]

Thought they said he was in no contact jersey and skating. Guess that doesnt really mean that he is close though. just would be a big lift.

Sure he's skating. But is he anywhere close to game shape? Keep in mind, he was in a boot for like 6 months. Couldn't run, do cardio, or hit the weights in that time.

 

[Larrybiv]

Gallant said that Goodrow is "coming along good" if you listen to the clip. Sounds good to me.

I really like what Motte adds to that 3rd line. I think we could even easily see Goodrow replace Chytil there for minutes.

Kreider Zib Vatrano
Panarin Strome Copp
Laf Goodrow Motte

So, Chytil is playing some of his best hockey right now, and you don't even have him in top 9? If anyone deserves a demotion it would be the less than brilliant Ryan Strome.
I know Panarin will miss him, but I will throw a party for all that aren't going to shed a tear.

 

[SnowblindNYR]

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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We also were 3-1 against the Pens in the regular season and allowed 4 goals total and barely beat them in the playoffs allowing like 4 goals A GAME. The playoffs are different animal. Carolina is finding that out right now as we speak.

 

[Blueshirts777]

Someone’s getting cocky

 

[rangers1314]

Someone’s getting cocky
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pretty sure NYR round 3 tickets are on sale as well.

 

[Bruin]

Glad to see your boys tied this series up, don't do what the Bruins did and lose on the road, win the next game and finish them off at home!!

 

[Clark Kellogg]

Today’s Media Availability. Mika Zibanejad, Tyler Motte and Coach Gerard Gallant.

 

[ncdoc]

Love the NYR. Love hockey. Them being back in the playoffs has been incredible. Who could not love this excitement? No matter wat happens thank these guys for a great season!!!!! It has been way too long....

 

[duhmetreE]

Is it me or does Carolina seem defeated?

 

[Chaels Arms]

Is it me or does Carolina seem defeated?

Ehhh with the exception of game 4 all the games have been really even.

We do seem to be the "heavier", "grittier", "moar toffness" team this series though which probably hasn't been the case for a few decades.

 

[KevinFinnerty]

So what is it next game in Carolina then game 6 in msg and then game 7 if needed would be in msg?

 

[KevinFinnerty]

What is panarins injury

 

[Chaels Arms]

So what is it next game in Carolina then game 6 in msg and then game 7 if needed would be in msg?

They have home ice advantage. Game 7 would be in Carolina.

 

[GAGLine]

So what is it next game in Carolina then game 6 in msg and then game 7 if needed would be in msg?

Game 5 and 7 at Carolina, game 6 at MSG. They finished ahead of us, so they have home ice advantage.

 

[Chaels Arms]

What is panarins injury

Teenage angst from realizing we're not going to re-sign Strome.

 

[Alluckks]

So, Chytil is playing some of his best hockey right now, and you don't even have him in top 9? If anyone deserves a demotion it would be the less than brilliant Ryan Strome.
I know Panarin will miss him, but I will throw a party for all that aren't going to shed a tear.

I’m not writing what I would do, I am guessing what we may see.

Chytil is never ever playing over Strome on that line right now, debating about it is yelling at a wall because it won’t be reality these playoffs.

I also think that top 9 is what we would see late in games, regardless if Goodrow and/or Motte started on the 4th line. I’d also prefer that 3rd line late in games. No problem with Chytil getting those minutes for a majority of game though.

 

[SnowblindNYR]

Feel like Ranger fans are starting to get a little over confident and it makes me nervous. Still alot of Hockey to play here, anything can happen.

Happy it hasn't been the slaughtering I was expecting, considering the regular season games we played.

As long as the team isn't over confident we're fine.

 

[blue425]

was just thinking the same as I was reading back the past few pages. Crazy to even mention the word Tampa while our series is currently tied 2-2.

Don't judge me monkey.