Rempe got in the Capitals' heads by just playing hockey. They were waiting to bait him into a fight he had no intention of getting into.
How does Washington justify a roster spot for a bum like McIlrath? It's because he was there to fight and when he didn't all he became was a pylon to skate around.
Rempe got in the Capitals' heads by just playing hockey. They were waiting to bait him into a fight he had no intention of getting into.
How does Washington justify a roster spot for a bum like McIlrath? It's because he was there to fight and when he didn't all he became was a pylon to skate around.
Yup, and I expect they’ll step up the chippiness even more tonight and the rest of the series. They know they don’t have the talent to stay with the Rangers long, they’re only chance of making it a long series is to try and throw the Rangers off their game by turning it into a scrap
Rempe got in the Capitals' heads by just playing hockey. They were waiting to bait him into a fight he had no intention of getting into.
How does Washington justify a roster spot for a bum like McIlrath? It's because he was there to fight and when he didn't all he became was a pylon to skate around.
McIlrath is like their 8th defenseman. Injuries have caught up to them, and they weren't too deep to start with.
for McIlrath, because 4 of their top 6 D are out/gone. Sandin and Jensen are recovering from injuries, Bear is in player assistance program, and Edmundson was traded at the deadline. It's that simple, nothing to do with him being in there to fight. And then he played even more minutes than expected when his D partner Iorio got hurt and left game after only 3 shifts.
Hockey playoff series can flip on a dime. We all remember the Devils series last year. But the Caps stink, worst team in the playoffs. If the Rangers are planning on making a run these playoffs they beat the Caps in 4-5. No excuses. LGR!
keep it going. play smart, tough hockey, no bullshit.
this series ends in DC Sunday night. My biggest concern at this point is Wilson injuring someone on a cheap shot, like he tried to do when he Paul Bunyan'ed Igor in the lower back the other night. Luckily, the Rangers are not a team that can be pushed around, A. because they have the players to push back, and B. because I believe they have a coach that will keep them focused on the bigger picture.
That was outrageous how they lost that game. Shot attempts were 110-28 in Carolina's favor, and shots on goal were 29-5 from the moment the Islanders scored their 3rd goal. Carolina's shot attempt numbers are always inflated in my opinion, because they generally don't represent much in the way of dangerous chances, but that is absolutely insane.
this series ends in DC Sunday night. My biggest concern at this point is Wilson injuring someone on a cheap shot, like he tried to do when he Paul Bunyan'ed Igor in the lower back the other night. Luckily, the Rangers are not a team that can be pushed around, A. because they have the players to push back, and B. because I believe they have a coach that will keep them focused on the bigger picture.
I still can't believe Shesty played that puck out of his glove in the final 2 minutes. I was losing my mind.
Suppose it's a good sign to win that style of game on a night where they didn't play anything close to their best hockey.
I don't think the officiating has been lopsided in the series thus far, but it has surely been awful in the sense that the players have no idea what to expect. It's ticky-tack for stretches, and then there are blatant cross-checks and high sticks going un-called with zebras staring right at it. And it doesn't seem to be at all related to the time remaining in the game. Just totally random.
they took care of business, but it was much more difficult than
it should been because Wennberg made the dumb play of the month that lead directly to the 3rd Caps goal. WTF was he thinking stickhandling at the caps blue line with no help. Dump the fucking puck deep and forecheck. The Caps were done and that gave them the spark.
Glad to see Mika returning to form. With he and Trocheck playing well they're a really tough match up.
Wennberg’s line played a solid game aside from that
Is such a cry baby, and he's a dirty player. Ask yourself, would Panarin make that hit if Rempe isn't on the team? I'd say no, that's why you have a guy like him playing.
As for the game, they responded when they needed to. They woke up in the first after the slow start. The inability to clear at the end was nerve-racking. Let's see how they play on the road.
How does Washington justify a roster spot for a bum like McIlrath? It's because he was there to fight and when he didn't all he became was a pylon to skate around.
How does Washington justify a roster spot for a bum like McIlrath? It's because he was there to fight and when he didn't all he became was a pylon to skate around.
Yup, and I expect they’ll step up the chippiness even more tonight and the rest of the series. They know they don’t have the talent to stay with the Rangers long, they’re only chance of making it a long series is to try and throw the Rangers off their game by turning it into a scrap
LGR!
How does Washington justify a roster spot for a bum like McIlrath? It's because he was there to fight and when he didn't all he became was a pylon to skate around.
McIlrath is like their 8th defenseman. Injuries have caught up to them, and they weren't too deep to start with.
Hockey playoff series can flip on a dime. We all remember the Devils series last year. But the Caps stink, worst team in the playoffs. If the Rangers are planning on making a run these playoffs they beat the Caps in 4-5. No excuses. LGR!
I was hoping the Isles would take CAR to at least 6 maybe 7, but after last night I wouldn't be shocked at a sweep. Brutal loss.
That was outrageous how they lost that game. Shot attempts were 110-28 in Carolina's favor, and shots on goal were 29-5 from the moment the Islanders scored their 3rd goal. Carolina's shot attempt numbers are always inflated in my opinion, because they generally don't represent much in the way of dangerous chances, but that is absolutely insane.
agreed! good post
LGR!
It doesn't count when you catch it first...
Me too. I did a double take when I read his name on his jersey. I was like, no, can't be him. A brother or cousin, maybe. Very weird
LFGR
Sigh? The fuck?
I guess there's always one.
Rangers win.
Same. Let's finish this series.
Carbery = Cunt!
My disdain for the Caps has officially been renewed!
LFGR!
LGR!!!
I still can't believe Shesty played that puck out of his glove in the final 2 minutes. I was losing my mind.
Suppose it's a good sign to win that style of game on a night where they didn't play anything close to their best hockey.
I don't think the officiating has been lopsided in the series thus far, but it has surely been awful in the sense that the players have no idea what to expect. It's ticky-tack for stretches, and then there are blatant cross-checks and high sticks going un-called with zebras staring right at it. And it doesn't seem to be at all related to the time remaining in the game. Just totally random.
Glad to see Mika returning to form. With he and Trocheck playing well they're a really tough match up.
Those last few minutes were nerve-racking though. Off to DC up 2-0, that's all that matters here.
they did, that play just pissed me off because he should know better.
As for the game, they responded when they needed to. They woke up in the first after the slow start. The inability to clear at the end was nerve-racking. Let's see how they play on the road.