GDT: ECSF - Game 2 - New York Rangers @ Carolina Hurricanes, 8pm EST, ESPN - Series (CAR 1-0)

[duhmetreE]

I honestly don't know what will happen tonight.

Still hurting from last game. Massive gut punch

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Hopefully our finishing is much better.

We had a really strong 30 or so minutes against Carolina in our last regular season game.
We had a really strong 40 or so minutes against Carolina in game 1.

Maybe we upgrade to 50 minutes tonight? Eventually get to 60

 

[GoAwayPanarin]

Perpetual younger brother syndrome.

Whoops. Didn't see someone else beat me to it.

I don't know why a Devil fan would talk any shit.

They've had nearly a decades worth of top 10 picks and look no closer to being a threat than they did when they started on this journey. Their "franchise" player is made out of glass and is a stiff wind away from being out for 2 months (or longer) and look like they'll be nothing more than the pre McDavid Oilers.

That fan base is as pathetic as it gets and that team really should be relocated. Send them to Quebec where they'll get a larger crowd for pre season games than the Devils did the last time they went to the finals.

 

[savebyrichter94]

LGR

Awesome pic, I was lucky enough to get one with him too while watching a game up in a box years ago

LGR!!!

 

[GoAwayPanarin]

Kucherov has balled out after a pretty quiet first round.

Would be great if Panarin could start doing the same.

 

[Unpredictable1]

Kucherov has balled out after a pretty quiet first round.

Would be great if Panarin could start doing the same.

As much as our first game was a punch in the stomach, can you imagine losing like Florida last night... whoa

 

[bl02]

Kucherov has balled out after a pretty quiet first round.

Would be great if Panarin could start doing the same.

We all love Panarin but Kuch is a different player than Panarin come playoff time.

 

[rangers1314]

If they can have another defensive effort tonight like they did in G1, they'll have a shot. That has to be the standard.

 

[KirkAlbuquerque]

Why is the main forum thread filled with Devils and Islanders fans bashing the Rangers and gloating when they lose? I mean Carolina fans have been so docile. It’s amazing that fans who’s team misses the playoffs care so much about a rival. When the islanders were in it, I just didn’t care.

I cared lol but they take it to a pathological level

 

[duhmetreE]

Kucherov has balled out after a pretty quiet first round.

Would be great if Panarin could start doing the same.

We would have won game 1 thats for sure.

We played very similar games until the 3rd. When it came to crunch time, Kucherov put the dagger in, twice. I don't care if you're aloof and turn the puck over if you're producing.

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Carolina has a weak 2 periods, Brind'Amour makes necessary changes.

Our Top 6 has been struggling for 8 games.... still not changed.

 

[will1066]

I wouldn't even care that much if Panarin is playoff Nash. If you don't score, that's acceptable. Just have some semblance of zone time, produce a couple of quality chances, and don't be a damn liability out there.

 

[Jackson Ranger]

I wouldn't even care that much if Panarin is playoff Nash. If you don't score, that's acceptable. Just have some semblance of zone time, produce a couple of quality chances, and don't be a damn liability out there.

You can add Kreider to this. I thought his work in the defensive zone was horrible. How many times did the puck get sent up the boards to him on the half wall and the puck died with him and was eventually turned over. Do a better job or let's put Rooney on the LW of Zib/Vatrano at the end of game when the Rangers have a lead. Motte can be put on the Strome/Copp line. Kreider and Panarin can be cheerleaders with Reaves on the bench.

 

[chosen]

We would have won game 1 thats for sure.

We played very similar games until the 3rd. When it came to crunch time, Kucherov put the dagger in, twice. I don't care if you're aloof and turn the puck over if you're producing.

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Carolina has a weak 2 periods, Brind'Amour makes necessary changes.

Our Top 6 has been struggling for 8 games.... still not changed.

The top 6 got us the win against Pitt. That's less than 8 games ago.

 

[21]

Why didn't Nemeth play last game and will he play this one?

 

[Captain Lindy]

I'm going to the game tonight. I'll bring us some luck!

 

[duhmetreE]

We all love Panarin but Kuch is a different player than Panarin come playoff time.

He was playing very similar to Panarin... until a shift before he undressed Ekblad. He just turned it on and led his team to 2 wins on the road.

He's battle tested. We hope Panarin takes it to another level... At this point, I have doubts. Hopefully tonight

 

[TominNC]

Why didn't Nemeth play last game and will he play this one?

Because he's about the 9th best defenseman in the organization. And no I hope not.

 

[Fitzy]

If they can have another defensive effort tonight like they did in G1, they'll have a shot. That has to be the standard.

Machine calls it 'low event hockey'

With our PP being the strength of the roster, I'll take defense first hockey any day of the week. Lots of forward support, no unnecessary gambles.

 

[will1066]

He was playing very similar to Panarin... until a shift before he undressed Ekblad. He just turned it on and led his team to 2 wins on the road.

He's battle tested. We hope Panarin takes it to another level... At this point, I have doubts. Hopefully tonight

You're hoping a dancer will brawl.

 

[SA16]

We all love Panarin but Kuch is a different player than Panarin come playoff time.

Kucherov is basically the same player in the playoffs as he is in the regular season. Since his breakout since he has scored 1.33 pts/game in the regular season and 1.24 in the playoffs. And his goal scoring actually has dropped a ton from 0.5 goals/game in the regular season to 0.32 in the playoffs. He just has this reputation because he's the best player on a really good team.

 

[will1066]

Machine calls it 'low event hockey'

With our PP being the strength of the roster, I'll take defense first hockey any day of the week. Lots of forward support, no unnecessary gambles.

I agree about taking care of your own end and taking care of the small details first. However, I don't think we're polished enough where the good defensive end becomes second-nature. We have to focus on it, and that takes away from the offense. Still, we generated enough quality chances to have won. But we're not a strong finishing team. The PP is also going up against the league's best PK, so that particular strength might not be available this series.

 

[21]

Because he's about the 9th best defenseman in the organization. And no I hope not.

He played poorly in the first round vs the Penguins, right? He used to be one of the best PK players in the world and blocking lots of shots but perhaps his best days are over already. His lack of speed is a big issue in modern hockey though......

 

[tomobson]

Must win.

 

[bl02]

Kucherov is basically the same player in the playoffs as he is in the regular season. Since his breakout since he has scored 1.33 pts/game in the regular season and 1.24 in the playoffs. And his goal scoring actually has dropped a ton from 0.5 goals/game in the regular season to 0.32 in the playoffs. He just has this reputation because he's the best player on a really good team.

I just mean he looks like a different more physically engaged than Panarin which is much more noticeable in the playoffs. I'm not just going by the stats. He's also playing hurt people are saying. He never backs down from physical contact and always seems to come thru in the clutch. He adapts so well to whatever style of game his team is playing like in the playoffs when they lock down 2-1 or 2-0 games.

 

[rangers1314]

The kid line should be included in "the top 6".

 

[duhmetreE]

The kid line should be included in "the top 6".

It's alarming how bad Zibs and Strome lines have been analytically and possession wise.

He's hoping it turns around...