GDT: SCF #1 - 06/04/14 | New York Rangers @ Los Angeles Kings | 8:00 - NBC, CBC

[Matt4776]

Thank god I'm in Greece. It's 9:40 here, so I can just go to sleep for 5 hours, wake up at 3 am for game time, and it'll feel almost instantaneous.

See you guys on the other side.

 

[Infinitum Vitae*]

If the Rangers win tonight, The LA fans will think twice. Their team will shrug it off. LA was down 3-0 and 3-1 this postseason, and down in the 3rd period in game 7 on the road.

We are going to have to close out games....and finish them. They will not be an easy out. In saying that, we aren't an easy out either.

Is it 8pm yet?

They were only down 3-0 in one series and never down 3-1 (unless your counting the same series).. also they had a 2-0 lead against the ducks and then lost three in a row and had a 3-1 lead against the hawks and blew it to a game 7

 

[HockeyBasedNYC]

First period is big for both teams.

The Kings haven't lit it up at home and they'll want a good start after an emotional series with the Hawks.

The Rangers may have to shake off a little practice rust, being off 6 days and they'll want to create some havoc with getting their speed going.

I think for the Rangers you would be happy with a 0-0 first. I could see them trying to get back to that high level of play but it may take a period or two.

 

[Jersey Girl]

For some reason I can picture Kreider hitting Quick with a wristshot in the collarbone, in the exact same place he was hurt yesterday, Quick having to leave the game, and the rest of the hockey world going ballistic because Kreider took out another goalie!

And Devil fans' heads will explode if we face one more backup goalie in the playoffs...a detonation I would welcome.

 

[Blue Blooded]

Has anyone posted Tulsky's article yet? Calls the series a coin flip.

Dellow agrees, though he thinks the Rangers' shooting talent is likely higher which could give the Rangers an edge.

 

[FJB]

It still hasn't hit me yet. I don't know why.

 

[Potvin still sux]

They were only down 3-0 in one series and never down 3-1 (unless your counting the same series).. also they had a 2-0 lead against the ducks and then lost three in a row and had a 3-1 lead against the hawks and blew it to a game 7

your right....I was thinking about Chicago. I forgot LA had the lead in that series and The Hawks came back.

As you can tell I con't think straight today.

 

[aufheben]

Has anyone posted Tulsky's article yet? Calls the series a coin flip.

Dellow agrees, though he thinks the Rangers' shooting talent is likely higher which could give the Rangers an edge.

Interesting. PuckPrediction.com also has the series at a coin flip.

 

[Infinitum Vitae*]

your right....I was thinking about Chicago. I forgot LA had the lead in that series and The Hawks came back.

As you can tell I con't think straight today.

It's ok..I don't think anyone can.. but those stats do prove they have trouble closing out aswell.. should be a great series

 

[Infinitum Vitae*]

So who wins a game 7? Both teams have unreal stats for game 7s

 

[Jackson Ranger]

Anyone know the exact time of the puck drop? 8:10?

 

[bigbluebird]

Being hung outside MSG right now.

Literal Chills. Can't wait to be there

 

[haohmaru]

Tulsky: "This was the fifth straight year that Henrik Lundqvist posted a save percentage higher than 92 percent, and his save percentage has been higher than Jonathan Quick’s in every year of Quick’s career."

 

[Gardner McKay]

My stomach is in knots right now. Ive never been this nervous/excited for a Rangers game in my life. Nothing even comes close.

 

[Rangerfan4life90]

Thank god I'm in Greece. It's 9:40 here, so I can just go to sleep for 5 hours, wake up at 3 am for game time, and it'll feel almost instantaneous.

See you guys on the other side.

I'm Greek. Where in Greece are you?

 

[Miamipuck]

Tulsky: "This was the fifth straight year that Henrik Lundqvist posted a save percentage higher than 92 percent, and his save percentage has been higher than Jonathan Quick’s in every year of Quick’s career."

But Quick is better.

 

[haohmaru]

But Quick is better.

Yup. .906 > .928 every single time.

 

[Miamipuck]

I'm Greek. Where in Greece are you?

He's in Greece, New York, I know Matt....I am joking about the New York part.

 

[Potvin still sux]

But Quick is better.

Haven't you heard? Quick plays in the western conference, where the teams are so much better. If Hank played out west he would be at a .880%.....lol

 

[Holocene]

Please give it a rest with the self-depreciating hyperbole. It's almost as annoying as the people saying Kings are going to steamroll us in 4 and "lawl leastern confernce".

 

[Jersey Girl]

Haven't you heard? Quick plays in the western conference, where the teams are so much better. If Hank played out west he would be at a .880%.....lol

I heard the Western conference is so good their shots count double, so Quick's save percentage is actually 1.812.

 

[peanutbuttacallytime]

Quick edit. Can't concentrate at work

 

[bmurr33]

Yup. .906 > .928 every single time.

They've done studies you know. Sixty percent of the time it's better every time.

 

[Clown Fiesta]

From how they're playing right now and in the post-season, Kings>>>Penguins. What worked against Pittsburgh may not go so well against LA.

Quick is not Fleury, and LA has depth Pittsburgh can only dream about.

Yet even removing the first three games against San Jose as deemed relevant by some Kings fans, Quicks numbers are on par with MAF.

 

[LORDE]

Please play ur best game!!!