Series Talk: Tampa Bay Lightning vs. New York Rangers | Eastern Conference Finals

[GoAwayPanarin]

All natural disasters: Hurricanes, Lighting, and then an Avalanche (no disrespect to the Oilers but won't fit my point here LOL) ! Not getting ahead of myself, I'm just saying.

Malkin and Evan Rodrigues look like natural disasters so I guess the Pens count too?

 

[Brutananadilewski]

Malkin and Evan Rodrigues look like natural disasters so I guess the Pens count too?

If you could put a face to Covid and Monkeypox.

 

[Bacon Artemi Bravo]

opening salvo

Should read: "Goodrow asked if he would like to alienate the most important player on his current team to give unnecessary kudos to an ex-teammate who he is about to face in a 7 game series." "I'll take a pass on doing that all day." #NYR

 

[Joe Ranger Fan 1960]

Here's what I'm worried about: Does anybody know the name of Tampa Bay's third string goalie?

 

[Synergy27]

I hate to feel this way, but seriously, that’s an ugly lineup. The left side of the defense is very nice, as is the keeper of course, but I like our team’s forwards much better, even if you put Point back in.

I expected to get thrashed by Carolina. I do not expect that to happen in this series. Really not sure how to feel about that.

 

[will1066]

All natural disasters: Hurricanes, Lighting, and then an Avalanche (no disrespect to the Oilers but won't fit my point here LOL) ! Not getting ahead of myself, I'm just saying.

Oil spills are natural disasters.

 

[Atax]

People have underestimated this team all year(playoffs included). This team fights for each other and doesn't give up/back down. We have a top 6 who has shown up when its mattered, a very good top 4 D, amazing special teams, and a world class goalie. The "Kids" have been fearless and stepped up. Don't get me wrong, we're clearly underdogs and have some issues(some obvious injuries/3rd pair+4th line getting caved in every shift together), but this team isn't going to go quietly. Everyone is going to have to play better for them to have a chance. Are we going to win? I don't know, but I'm sure as heck enjoying this ride. LGR!

 

[n8]

Just some food for thought here.

Rangers are obviously a young team, playing with house money. They’ve made it this far perhaps a little earlier than expected.

Blackhawks “dynasty” began with a crushing Conference Finals defeat to a veteran, defending Cup Champion team in the Red Wings back in ‘09. The Hawks got a bitter taste of defeat, being so close to the prize. They then went on to win Cups in ‘10, ‘13 and ‘15.

I have full confidence that this team CAN beat Tampa. They have home ice and they’ve played real well against that team all year. Whatever happens though, this is the beginning of our window and I’m looking forward to the ride.

Tampa experienced the same getting swept by Columbus before going on to win two cups.

 

[JohnC]

This is me for the next week or so

 

[duhmetreE]

I hate to feel this way, but seriously, that’s an ugly lineup. The left side of the defense is very nice, as is the keeper of course, but I like our team’s forwards much better, even if you put Point back in.

I expected to get thrashed by Carolina. I do not expect that to happen in this series. Really not sure how you feel about that.

Tampa knows how to win.

They will clog the middle and take away the seam pass. They will get in front of shots. They will manage the puck well. They have a massive goalie that's hard to beat if he's set and sees it.

It will come down to special teams again and minimizing mistakes. I like our chances if we play up to our capabilities and play simple north/south hockey.

 

[romba]

I know they've (in the past) tried to not allow folks w NYR jerseys in during playoffs, but not sure about this time around.

That's whack! Dress codes at NHL games, the lengths small markets will go....

 

[Bacon Artemi Bravo]

This is me for the next week or so

f*** Ryan McDonagh

 

[cheech70]

I'm expecting this series to be waves of either being a track meet or a complete slogfest between the two, and I think we're currently built to manage both. Tampa obviously has the experience and skill on their side, but I think we're built to challenge them a bit more than whatever Florida did last series. I don't think the layover is going to negatively impact Tampa, but I think this series will still get pushed to 6 or 7 games

We are pretty formidable on defense. Trouba,Fox and Lindy were A+..then KAM and Brandon B+ and Braun is hitting his stride

 

[JohnC]

f*** Ryan McDonagh

Someone ban this guy STAT

 

[Bacon Artemi Bravo]

Someone ban this guy STAT

Ill go back to loving him later in life, for the next 2 weeks...f*** him

 

[Peltz]

Shesterkin vs Vasilevskiy
Panarin vs Kucherov
Fox vs Hedman

I don't think we're so mismatched with them as netizens make us out to be. In a lot of ways, our team is a younger version of theirs.

I don't think we have any pressure really.
It should be fun regardless of the outcome. And the experience our youngsters are getting this post season seems to make a lot of netizens angry.

You think they have pressure after winning two Stanley Cups? I don't. They could play without a care in the world and their fans will, deservedly, love them for what they've accomplished no matter the outcome.

 

[haohmaru]

Players left from the 2015 ECF:

Kreider

Kucherov
Killorn
Stamkos
Palat
Hedman
Vasilevskiy

So glad Staal isn't on that list.

 

[JohnC]

I hated Tyler Johnson for YEARS after 2015. Wanted to punch his little goober face every time I saw it.

 

[Peltz]

Oil spills are natural disasters.

 

[Chimpradamus]

From Zibanejad himself:



Tampa are the favourites but those who think this will be easy for them are kidding themselves. I wouldn't be surprised if NYR beat team in a very close series. Tampa has alot of game breakers and a deep team but so does NYR.

 

[bhamill]

We all know what this is about...he's earned it.

So happy Kravstov is finally being announced as the captain of the New York Rangers

I guess Jovo is busy "celebrating."

 

[Fatsam98]

Perhaps its OK now? Lightning Round: Tampa Bay Lightning will allow fans to wear other teams’ gear in their premium seats

 

[pld459666]

While I understand the concept of playing with house money, I don't buy into it.

The Rangers, pretty much the whole season, have shown to be (proven even) that they are as good as any team in the league. All teams have certain matchups that are not advantageous and the Canes were that problem team for the NYR's during the Regular Season.

It's nice that we are young and in the conference finals, but I will be no less disappointed in losing now than I would be in 2-3 years.

Down 2-0 to Carolina, I thought for sure they were swept or out in 5.

To win 4 of the next 5 from that Canes team with that game 5 loss so clear in my head, I am no longer comfortable writing this team off.

I have every belief that they can beat Tampa Bay. They have shown time and again that they are a more than capable enough team.

Just happy to be here is no longer viable. I believe they can win, I want them to win.

 

[NYRKindms]

Bloodsport, Lionheart, Kickboxer, Double Impact, Death Warrant, Timecop, Universal Soldier -- any of these will do. Just don't do his stupid shit like Street Fighter, Nowhere To Run, Knock Off.

Fine

 

[deathb4disco]

currently Atlanta

I'm down here too up on Lake Lanier