Post-Game Talk: Game 5

[bl02]

No the first honestly kind of sucked too it was just less sucky than the last 2.

all three periods sucked. The third just happened to bite us in the ass.
How many odd man breaks (3 on 2's and breakaways) did they have in the first? 4? 5?

 

[iamitter]

The way they handled the puck this game. I've seen better hands on a clock.

 

[gabevh3]

Finally gave rempe a shift at the end of the game. Could've played him instead of a few other players in the third

 

[Machinehead]

NOW WHAT?

We play game 6 and probably have a pretty good chance of winning considering that all these games were close (maybe not this game, but like, we led in the third period).

 

[CLW]

Yeah this was awful, no hiding it.

 

[bouds]

This run from Trouba reminds me of 2014 Brad Richards. Just looks absolutely done in NY. Seemingly regressing as the playoffs go along. I'm sure he will go to Dallas and win a Cup next year.

He's still a good PKer. But 7D with Jones getting more 5 on 5 time seems like an actual option right now.

Was never a fan of the trade, but he’s clearly still hurt. I mean he can barely skate out there, it’s bad.

 

[LeetchisGod]

If these guys don't come out next game playing like their lives depend on it, then the series is done. A chance to move on to the ECF with a win at home and it looked like they didn't even care. They should be embarrassed. I hope Laviolette is the type that will let them know how shit they looked.

Lavi should have stripped the paint off the walls of the locker room after that lackluster first period.

 

[Kakko]

He is literally @Machinehead

 

[irishlaxburger2]

We’re at the point where the Gus-Trouba pairing needs to be broken up. 13% xGF tonight. Another absolutely pitiful showing.

You either need to replace one of them with Jones, or split them and pair them back the way they used to be and hope their counterparts carry them. You can’t go back to Carolina and let them get last change advantage against that pairing again. Its a disgrace.

 

[Filip Chytil]

 

[bl02]

I think one thing you see when teams decide they’re content with just holding onto the lead is that when it inevitably fails they can’t get back into a groove offensively.

1 goal isn’t enough. They needed to keep moving the puck up the ice and generating offense. After Staal scored they just had no mojo.

sorry but what groove? Besides the little deflection in tight did they have any real chances before the Trouba goal? OK maybe the shot by Miller that went way wide off the rush?

 

[Boris Zubov]

I don't wanna go at the guy, cause he's one of like 3 guys that showed up to work today, but Cuylle is killing me. Guy went from "doesn't have high end skill, but could be a solid 20-20 guy" to complete brick hands in the playoffs.

Will is way down on the list of players to crap on tonight. He was one of the few players skating hard all game.

 

[Black Aces]

all three periods sucked. The third just happened to bite us in the ass.
How many odd man breaks (3 on 2's and breakaways) did they have in the first? 4? 5?

i think at least 3 in just the final 4 mins of the 1st

 

[irishlaxburger2]

That last part is the problem. “Find a way to win”. This team is just looking to scrape by and get themselves out of this series. The mentality needs to be about dominating your opponent. Not just hoping you can steal one more.

You hoped 1 random short handed goal would carry the night tonight. Everyone watching knew it wouldn’t.

 

[Megustaelhockey]

Saying the right things. Now be noticeable on the ice.

 

[GoAwayPanarin]

His words (or anyone else's) mean nothing to me.

Go out and do something about it.

At least Lavi is acknowledging how bad they were tonight. I'm sure the last 3 guys would have been like "we'll get em next time!"

Torts would have been arrested for attempted murder.

 

[Clark Kellogg]

Most limp dicked performance sure game 7 against NJ.

The ending will be the sane, we’re losing in 7.

I’d bet my life on it.

Correct me if I’m wrong.
In the GDT, you posted that if the Rangers lost tonight you’d be no longer a fan of this team.
So technically you’re trolling us.

 

[TriFF51]

Sure looked like it, Vinny

You're 1 win away from the ECF. Losing sends you back out on the road with all the pressure. How the f*** could anyone want it more. That's actually sad.

 

[Svenhart2008]

Last year, Vegas had a 3-0 lead in the WCF.

They lost a heartbreaker in game 4 and then lost a pretty listless game 5 at home.

They won game 6 6-0.

We’re far removed from being Vegas. This team will be in its own head. If we become the 5th team to blow a 3:0 lead, good night Irene.

 

[NCRanger]

Bread was pathetic on the Kuz goal, but he absolutely draws a penalty here for like 5 seconds straight in front of the ref.

I think everyone is overlooking the egregious game management tonight from the refs.

Carolina was going to get away with everything short of murder.

The Rangers were going to get called for anything close.

I have no doubt that led to the playing soft.

 

[bl02]

We’re at the point where the Gus-Trouba pairing needs to be broken up. 13% xGF tonight. Another absolutely pitiful showing.

You either need to replace one of them with Jones, or split them and pair them back the way they used to be and hope their counterparts carry them. You can’t go back to Carolina and let them get last change advantage against that pairing again. Its a disgrace.

coach isn't gonna do it just like he won't limit Trouba's ice or take him off pp2. Joke.

 

[Megustaelhockey]

That last part is the problem. “Find a way to win”. This team is just looking to scrape by and get themselves out of this series. The mentality needs to be about dominating your opponent. Not just hoping you can steal one more.

The Stanley Cup is far and away the hardest trophy to win in sports. There's a lot of scraping by and a fair amount of luck. The days of dynasties are long gone.

 

[Black Aces]

loser mentality

 

[Gospel of Prospal]

The Knicks and Rangers have so many similarities that it's f***ing eerie. From the lackluster, heartless play to the absolutely horrendous offiicating.

 

[Reijo29]

all three periods sucked. The third just happened to bite us in the ass.
How many odd man breaks (3 on 2's and breakaways) did they have in the first? 4? 5?

Agreed