ECQF: (M2) New York Rangers vs (M3) Pittsburgh Penguins | Series tied 3-3

[Zirakzigil]

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Looking forward to what should be a good series.

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[Empoleon8771]

The Penguins are going to get slaughtered but I feel like the Rangers were the weakest R1 opponent they could have gotten.

Rangers in 5, maybe 6 if the Penguins big guns show up and DeSmith plays well. The Penguins only advantage they could have had on the Rangers is with their depth, but their depth scoring has completely evaporated over the last few months.

 

[Whoot Whoot]

well both coaching staffs have had a while to prepare for this one

 

[NeedleInTheHay]

The Penguins are going to get slaughtered but I feel like the Rangers were the weakest R1 opponent they could have gotten.

Rangers in 5, maybe 6 if the Penguins big guns show up and DeSmith plays well. The Penguins only advantage they could have had on the Rangers is with their depth, but their depth scoring has completely evaporated over the last few months.

”slaughtered“ lol sure

 

[Empoleon8771]

”slaughtered“ lol sure

The Penguins have been playing at like an 85 point pace since February started, their starting goalie is likely out for the series and they have no depth scoring.

Yes, they're going to get slaughtered.

 

[Zats Muccarello]

I'm excited for this series, hope it will be a fun one.

With that said, Rangers in 6.

 

[NeedleInTheHay]

The Penguins have been playing at like an 85 point pace since February started, their starting goalie is likely out for the series and they have no depth scoring.

Yes, they're going to get slaughtered.

They basically have 8 20 goal scorers, but sure no depth

 

[Bumpus]

Just happy I remembered to send my check to the Benevolent Association of Officiating Consultants.

You can never be too careful.

LGP!

 

[Ginger Papa]

Penguins have experience & 87, so that probably counts for a couple of Wins, but Rangers for me with Shesterkin in net.

 

[Empoleon8771]

They basically have 8 20 goal scorers, but sure no depth

"Basically 8 20 goal scorers" as in 3 guys who actually hit 20 goals.

Brian Boyle is their 2nd highest point producer in their bottom-6 since February started.

 

[The Crypto Guy]

We are back in the playoffs!!!!!!!!

LGR!!!!!!

 

[Lays]

Beginning of the Rangers dynasty

 

[FreeBobbyFarnham]

Rangers will win without much resistance. Probably in 4 or 5.

 

[NeedleInTheHay]

"Basically 8 20 goal scorers" as in 3 guys who actually hit 20 goals.

4. And guys with 18 or 19, dumb semantics

 

[Fatty McLardy]

Beginning of the Rangers dynasty

 

[K Fleur]

Gonna be short.

Pens coming into the playoffs playing like shit.

 

[Empoleon8771]

4. And guys with 18 or 19, dumb semantics

So you're bragging about scoring 18 or 19 goals as proof the Penguins have good depth? Really?

Their 2nd highest point producer in their bottom-6 since February 1st has been Brian Boyle. Kapanen, Blueger and Rodrigues have 6 goals in 94 games combined between them over that sample.

 

[Luigi Lemieux]

Not feeling great about the series but you never know. It's the first time in a while the pens are a big underdog in a series. No pressure at least.

Malkin only played 41 games this year and was pretty hit or miss for the games he played. If pens can get a dominant Malkin back that would change my mind about the series.

 

[Fatty McLardy]

Rangers fans have to be excited to be facing this sorry ass penguins team.

 

[The Crypto Guy]

Just announced this is the oldest team in the playoffs (Pens) vs the youngest team in the playoffs (Rangers)

 

[Ocoee]

Rangers will likely win this series but their fans have made me hope they lose. I work with a couple arrogant Rangers fans.

 

[PensPlz]

Pens are going to look absolutely ridiculous playing Sullivan's system of out-skating the competition. It will be embarrassing to watch.

Rags in 4.

 

[NeedleInTheHay]

So you're bragging about scoring 18 or 19 goals as proof the Penguins have good depth? Really?

Their 2nd highest point producer in their bottom-6 since February 1st has been Brian Boyle. Kapanen, Blueger and Rodrigues have 6 goals in 94 games combined between them over that sample.

Since when is 3rd/4th liners scoring 18/19 goals bad?

 

[Empoleon8771]

Since when is 3rd/4th liners scoring 18/19 goals bad?

Since when like 16 of those goals came before January and they have 3 goals since then.

Heinen, Carter and Boyle are the only depth guys who have been producing at even a fine rate for the last few months. And Carter's doing that while looking pretty horrendous and putting up terrible analytics.

 

[ncm7772]

Rags in 4.