Both teams played a similar style in game one, but the Rangers looked better doing it....now we see if TB decides to try and get more physical to switch it up.
The smacks of a classic NYR Game 2. Game 1 was a bit too easy, score notwithstanding.
I still dont have a handle on Tampa. I thought they looked terrible in game 1 and were bailed out by Bishop and luck. Game 1 should have been a 2-3 goal win.
That streak is going to end tonight. Just stay out of the penalty box and I really do not see this Lightning team beating us more than once or twice at most.
Both teams played a similar style in game one, but the Rangers looked better doing it....now we see if TB decides to try and get more physical to switch it up.
And I think that will play right into the Rangers hand... we have proven that we can play and succeed the physcal game.. I dont know if TB can play that type of game.
RE: And agree with Brett - a 10am thread start for an ECF game??
to have a bit more room to work and to be able to play the style we're most comfortable at. Thought our D did a great job, both shutting down their attack and then starting the rush the other way.
It does feel like a classic Rangers game 2 coming up after we left game 1 feeling a little too good. But let's have some faith that this group has found a good matchup and will come out strong tonight.
If Tampa tries playing us physical, they might as well just hand us the Prince of Wales now. They're dead in the water if they get away from their speed game because they don't have the horses to play heavy.
after the first period that we dominated, the 2nd and 3rd periods were more even. And they lost the game on a deflection off a knee with 2 minutes left.
By the way, the 1st goal we scored was all Kreider. Love the physical game he's playing in front of the net right now - at some point we're going to get called for interference, but its leading to goals. Keep it up #20
there are a ton of pics from the Canucks and Devils series
We can only hope that TB changes their style to a more physical game after 1 loss. They are not suited for that game (especially without Boyle) and it wreaks of desperation.
a competitive game. Agree, Kreider has been a force and is dominating his shifts. As is Kevin Hayes. Now if Nash can just get going they would be tough to stop with 3 bruising, skilled power forwards playing at a high level
Mats Zuccarello skated in full gear at Madison Square Garden this morning.
Probably a body double to keep the team and fans hopeful and morale up. No way a guy who had a stroke is in full gear skating around this soon.
Has it been reported that he had a stroke? Or are you just speculating that he did. All the best to Zucc if that was the case, scary stuff!
It was overheard by a friend of a fan who says he was at the Flying Puck and heard parents of Ranger players talking about it.. I totally believe that over the rumor that he's skating in full gear.
Probably just the NFL using the Rangers to test out some new injury protocol.
needs a job and could use a shave at the Flying puck too.
Although the NYTimes and every source is still guessing it was a concussion b/c you don't rule somebody out of back to back series immediately for a concussion which could clear up.
Rangers confirm that Ziccarello skated lightly today.
I dont know if "lightly" has an accepted meaning, but it implies that he's probably not back for Wednesday. My gut tells me that he wont fly so Sunday at the earliest. Based on my zero medical training.
about zucc are insane. He had a bad concussion and he's making his way back slowly. I can confirm he's actually alive and talking and cheering his team on at the games. My brother has been standing with him in the "Eyebrow" since his first "appearance" at the Garden. He may have had a bad concussion and may have had something worse than that but he's not dead or dying.
My brother is the dude in the suit who isn't zucc and slickly enters the picture Zucc Alive - ( New Window )
But, if anything, I think the media / beat reporters actually deserve some credit for being responsible on this situation. No info was shared by the Rangers, and for the most part they didn't force the issue, speculate wildly, or play a role in mongering any of the hideous rumors that were out there.
RE: I dont see Tampa coming out with major changes
after the first period that we dominated, the 2nd and 3rd periods were more even. And they lost the game on a deflection off a knee with 2 minutes left.
By the way, the 1st goal we scored was all Kreider. Love the physical game he's playing in front of the net right now - at some point we're going to get called for interference, but its leading to goals. Keep it up #20
could very well be...but in watching that game, despite the fact it was only a one goal difference, I thought the Rangers looked like the better team at that style, and if TB did try to add some muscle, they wouldn't be the first team to try it...
RE: Game 5 sounds like a reasonable timeframe for Zuccs
Boyle being back in TB's lineup will make for their team. We all know BB's game and he can be a difference maker out there, especially in the face-off circle.
Basically the anti-Game 7 with this group. Now would be a good time to end this curse!
Brian Boyle is a game-time decision -- how the hell he got hurt i have no idea, but i'll take it as he'd help them improve their puck possession.
Gotta find a way to solve Bishop. Need to elevate the puck a bit more for starters.
LOL... I figured i would get blasted for starting it too early..
dont be pulling a Tyler Seguin on us now, yankeeslover.
I still dont have a handle on Tampa. I thought they looked terrible in game 1 and were bailed out by Bishop and luck. Game 1 should have been a 2-3 goal win.
#facts
And I think that will play right into the Rangers hand... we have proven that we can play and succeed the physcal game.. I dont know if TB can play that type of game.
dont be pulling a Tyler Seguin on us now, yankeeslover.
Ok, you guys asked for it..next game(assuming we win tonight), I will start the thread around 7ish... i thaught it would be to early... my wrong...
#facts
I only posted this so someone would follow-up with pictures from the shellackings in 1994.
#lolHextall
It does feel like a classic Rangers game 2 coming up after we left game 1 feeling a little too good. But let's have some faith that this group has found a good matchup and will come out strong tonight.
hell, Brett has started threads against the Buffalo Sabres and those old Florida Panthers teams the day before sometimes.
#statpadder
By the way, the 1st goal we scored was all Kreider. Love the physical game he's playing in front of the net right now - at some point we're going to get called for interference, but its leading to goals. Keep it up #20
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Mats Zuccarello skated in full gear at Madison Square Garden this morning.
Callahan looked like a pesky fly who had no chance against #13. Just completely out-muscled.
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Mats Zuccarello skated in full gear at Madison Square Garden this morning.
He really should work on learning how to talk again before he tries to skate.
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Mats Zuccarello skated in full gear at Madison Square Garden this morning.
Probably a body double to keep the team and fans hopeful and morale up. No way a guy who had a stroke is in full gear skating around this soon.
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Mats Zuccarello skated in full gear at Madison Square Garden this morning.
Probably a body double to keep the team and fans hopeful and morale up. No way a guy who had a stroke is in full gear skating around this soon.
Has it been reported that he had a stroke? Or are you just speculating that he did. All the best to Zucc if that was the case, scary stuff!
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Mats Zuccarello skated in full gear at Madison Square Garden this morning.
Probably a body double to keep the team and fans hopeful and morale up. No way a guy who had a stroke is in full gear skating around this soon.
Has it been reported that he had a stroke? Or are you just speculating that he did. All the best to Zucc if that was the case, scary stuff!
It was overheard by a friend of a fan who says he was at the Flying Puck and heard parents of Ranger players talking about it.. I totally believe that over the rumor that he's skating in full gear.
Probably just the NFL using the Rangers to test out some new injury protocol.
Although the NYTimes and every source is still guessing it was a concussion b/c you don't rule somebody out of back to back series immediately for a concussion which could clear up.
Rangers confirm that Ziccarello skated lightly today.
I dont know if "lightly" has an accepted meaning, but it implies that he's probably not back for Wednesday. My gut tells me that he wont fly so Sunday at the earliest. Based on my zero medical training.
The truth will come out someday. Not sure what it is though.
That's true although I think it's a safe bet the puck hitting his head is the reason.
I would think that the earliest we see him is Game 6.
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Mats Zuccarello skated in full gear at Madison Square Garden this morning.
He really should work on learning how to talk again before he tries to skate.
Those reports from his hospital room were just a little off...
My brother is the dude in the suit who isn't zucc and slickly enters the picture
Zucc Alive - ( New Window )
ok, too soon, but Rangers grab the series by the throat and to TB to finish it off.
Callahan looked like a pesky fly who had no chance against #13. Just completely out-muscled.
To be fair, Callahan just had a piece of his body removed a couple days ago.
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I loved how Hayes just walked Callahan around the goal on a leash before he shot the game winner off Moore's knee.
Callahan looked like a pesky fly who had no chance against #13. Just completely out-muscled.
To be fair, Callahan just had a piece of his body removed a couple days ago.
He's also a whining diving cunt.
Thanks for passing the info along, Seth.
I must have missed giants2012 where the Rangers, or even a beat reporter, "ruled Zuccs out" for this entire series.
By the way, the 1st goal we scored was all Kreider. Love the physical game he's playing in front of the net right now - at some point we're going to get called for interference, but its leading to goals. Keep it up #20
could very well be...but in watching that game, despite the fact it was only a one goal difference, I thought the Rangers looked like the better team at that style, and if TB did try to add some muscle, they wouldn't be the first team to try it...
I must have missed giants2012 where the Rangers, or even a beat reporter, "ruled Zuccs out" for this entire series.
yeah, you must have missed like you reasonable missed predictions.