Series Talk: New York Rangers vs New Jersey Devils (Rangers 1-0)

[EdJovanovski]

Confirmed

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[The Gloaming]

Weren't we 4-0 against tampa in the regular season last year.

Every year, people put way too much stock into regular season games when they really mean nothing.

 

[BleedBlueNYR]

It is on sight for devils fans. ON SIGHT!

 

[GENESISPuck94]

MSG playing all these highlights from the season series...

 

[FultonReed]

Weren't we 4-0 against tampa in the regular season last year.

Every year, people put way too much stock into regular season games when they really mean nothing.

this lesson was taught to me in 2004 when Tampa played the Islanders in the 1st round. my dad kept harping on the whole "oh we swept them during the season"

then they got swept, or lost in 5. but I believe the former.

 

[The Gloaming]

this lesson was taught to me in 2004 when Tampa played the Islanders in the 1st round. my dad kept harping on the whole "oh we swept them during the season"

then they got swept, or lost in 5. but I believe the former.

The regular season is basically 82 meaningless games that are only good for individual awards. Can't derive anything much out of it when it comes to the Cup.

 

[JT Kreider]

Weren't we 4-0 against tampa in the regular season last year.

Every year, people put way too much stock into regular season games when they really mean nothing.

Also were 7-1 against NJ (that 1 loss was a shootout in the final game of the season) in 2008

 

[The Gloaming]

Also were 7-1 against NJ (that 1 loss was a shootout in the final game of the season) in 2008

We blew out the capitals twice in 2010-2011 RS and that series wasn't particularly close.

 

[ajdj10]

Confirmed 7 game series if Rangers are to win.

 

[NYR2007]

Definitely not a good match up for the rangers. I don’t like the way they rangers are playing going into the playoffs. They didn’t have an opportunity to rest anybody and the team doesn’t look good 5 on 5. Kane has been a total waste and the exact opposite of what you want for the playoffs. I hope he has another gear to him cause he has been a joke.

The rangers have surprised me in the past and can play different styles. Just have to see what team shows up. Game 1 is huge, devils will not lose the series if they go up in the series.

 

[PuckLuck3043]

Weren't we 4-0 against tampa in the regular season last year.

Every year, people put way too much stock into regular season games when they really mean nothing.

Yup and we were 1-3 against Carolina. Means nothing. The Rangers need to set the tone physically. That's when they play their best. Hit them every chance they get.

 

[The Gloaming]

People are underestimating the difference this year's version of hot fresh bread is going to make vs the moldy bread we had last playoffs.

 

[PuckLuck3043]

Definitely not a good match up for the rangers. I don’t like the way they rangers are playing going into the playoffs. They didn’t have an opportunity to rest anybody and the team doesn’t look good 5 on 5. Kane has been a total waste and the exact opposite of what you want for the playoffs. I hope he has another gear to him cause he has been a joke.

The rangers have surprised me in the past and can play different styles. Just have to see what team shows up. Game 1 is huge, devils will not lose the series if they go up in the series.

The Rangers have basically been in cruise control for the last month. The took it to Tampa when challenged and I believe you will see a Rangers team that has another gear or 2 in the playoffs.

 

[Lone Ranger]

This isn''t an ideal matchup. The Devils team speed is going to be a challenge. I think if we play aggressively but smart, stay out of the box, and Igor dominates, we'll be able to win.

 

[Boris Zubov]

this lesson was taught to me in 2004 when Tampa played the Islanders in the 1st round. my dad kept harping on the whole "oh we swept them during the season"

then they got swept, or lost in 5. but I believe the former.

There's a lesson in here...you need a new dad who's not an Isles fan. Just sayin!

 

[Fvital92]

Adam Fox will win the Conn Smythe, not worried at all.

 

[duhmetreE]

Watch how Tampa beat Florida last playoffs.

If they do not execute the gameplan and play pond hockey, our chances of winning diminish.

 

[Taluss]

Whatever fanbase looses here will never hear the end of it lol.

Should be one hell of a series. I’m a bit worried about how quick the devils are along with having very skilled players. Rangers will need to step it up and Igor to play to his top self

 

[Machinehead]

Phone battery at 86%. I don't like this

Let it drain to about 56 for Schneider's hockey IQ

 

[Jim Ramsay]

I dont care about what team we match up against better, etc..

If this team is meant to win it all than should be no matter who they play.

The forward lines I trust against anyone in the league, the defense is a little thin, but lets do this

First team to 16 wins starts now, Lets Go

 

[mas0764]

This isn't a good matchup for us.

I think Devils take it from us.

NHL is never going back to reseeding after each round. They are pushing for gambling viewers who participate in brackets.

Stupid.

 

[Shesterkybomb]

When does this series start?

 

[Greg02]

I find it really hard to feel too scared of a small team with no playoff experience. It's the NHL playoffs, anything can happen, but this is ours to lose.

 

[Taluss]

I find it really hard to feel too scared of a small team with no playoff experience. It's the NHL playoffs, anything can happen, but this is ours to lose.

If Rangers can control their speed they will be fine

 

[HatTrick Swayze]

Rough draw IMO. Not a good matchup for the NYR style wise.

Have to hope Igor and PO experience can squeak it out.

 

[CasusBelli]

I can see this going one of two ways:
1. Devils skate circles around us and clinch quickly (my take), or
2. Trouba, Schneider, Kreider, Laffy and Lindgren grind them down

Analogously:
1. They win with blitzkreig, or
2. We win a battle of attrition

Because Carolina is in quasi playoff mode all throughout the regular season but can't raise their level in the playoffs.

Islanders will have trouble scoring goals though.

Gonna be a boring series. Basically the Isles are playing a more dynamic and skilled version of themselves.