Post-Game Talk: Philadelphia Flyers at New York Rangers Game 1 4/17/14

[SnowblindNYR]

BTW, here's a stat. Girioux has played 5 games against the Rangers this season. He has 4 total shots including 0 in his last 3 and he has 0 G and 2 A. If this trend continues we're on our way to round 2.

 

[YoSoyLalo]

I have to continually remind myself that Claude Giroux is a very good player in this league because hes so consistently poor against the Rangers.

McDonagh is just that good. Ovechkin can barely score against us. Crosby has not been scoring very man goals against us lately, either.

 

[Wolfy*]

Anyone else impressed by Fast's maturity? He is sound defensively, looks very calm and comfortable with the puck, and finishes his checks. Not bad considering it was his first playoff game. Also congrats to him on his first NHL point!

Agreed, he looks good. And he keeps his stick on the ice, unlike a certain Akeson. A typical rookie mistake.

I'm glad Fast outplayed JT Miller, who would make me nervous.

 

[broadwayblue]

McDonagh is just that good. Ovechkin can barely score against us. Crosby has not been scoring very man goals against us lately, either.

well he is a sissy

 

[Amazing Kreiderman]

Anyone else impressed by Fast's maturity? He is sound defensively, looks very calm and comfortable with the puck, and finishes his checks. Not bad considering it was his first playoff game. Also congrats to him on his first NHL point!

Let's hope he continues this form, because I'm always afraid it fades away. His start is very promising.

 

[darko]

Anyone else impressed by Fast's maturity? He is sound defensively, looks very calm and comfortable with the puck, and finishes his checks. Not bad considering it was his first playoff game. Also congrats to him on his first NHL point!

He impressed me in the short stint he had at the start of the year too.

 

[The Lunatic Fridge]

Any MSG highlights links out there yet?

 

[Elvis P]

Congrats! Not only do you have the best unis and best goalie, but giving up only 15 shots is unbelievable! The Rangers will move on to the 2nd round.

 

[BerntBalchen]

http://blueshirtsunited.com/videos/5576/game-1-rangers-flyers-highlights-analysis#.U1HbC2eKBhE


This what you are looking for?

 

[The Lunatic Fridge]

http://blueshirtsunited.com/videos/5576/game-1-rangers-flyers-highlights-analysis#.U1HbC2eKBhE


This what you are looking for?

No.
Play by play highlights. Like nhl.com but not with their terrible announcers

 

[Wolfy*]

Congrats! Not only do you have the best unis and best goalie, but giving up only 15 shots is unbelievable! The Rangers will move on to the 2nd round.

Thanks!

The Rangers are on a journey deep into the playoffs, led by Lundqvist and Zuccarello

 

[skymachine]

Congrats! Not only do you have the best unis and best goalie, but giving up only 15 shots is unbelievable! The Rangers will move on to the 2nd round.

Lets not get ahead of ourselves. Great win but the Flyers aren't going down without a fight.

 

[haohmaru]

From Carpinello: "Lest you forget what a lack of depth looks like, the five Rangers on the ice for the series-winning goal for Boston last spring were Roman Hamrlik, Steve Eminger, Micheal Haley, Kris Newbury and Derek Dorsett, who was just back from a broken collarbone."

Look at those 5 players. Yuck.

 

[aufheben]

From Carpinello: "Lest you forget what a lack of depth looks like, the five Rangers on the ice for the series-winning goal for Boston last spring were Roman Hamrlik, Steve Eminger, Micheal Haley, Kris Newbury and Derek Dorsett, who was just back from a broken collarbone."

Look at those 5 players. Yuck.

the horror...

 

[darko]

From Carpinello: "Lest you forget what a lack of depth looks like, the five Rangers on the ice for the series-winning goal for Boston last spring were Roman Hamrlik, Steve Eminger, Micheal Haley, Kris Newbury and Derek Dorsett, who was just back from a broken collarbone."

Look at those 5 players. Yuck.

Dayum I already forgot Hamrlik was a Ranger last season.

 

[Blueshirt Special]

Dayum I already forgot Hamrlik was a Ranger last season.

It's a defense mechanism of the mind protecting you from bad memories

 

[Pizza]

From Carpinello: "Lest you forget what a lack of depth looks like, the five Rangers on the ice for the series-winning goal for Boston last spring were Roman Hamrlik, Steve Eminger, Micheal Haley, Kris Newbury and Derek Dorsett, who was just back from a broken collarbone."

Look at those 5 players. Yuck.

Wow! We REALLY were stretched thin by that series.

 

[darko]

It's a defense mechanism of the mind protecting you from bad memories

Ehh not as efficient as I want it to be. Still remember Stu Bickel.

 

[egelband]

It's not a shock to me that Richie looked like a different player as soon as the second season started, but damn, why can't you play a bit more like that all the time?

Not to be a wet blanket, but I thought Richards looks out-of-it in the second period. (i missed the first period). Then he really woke up on that power play. I am not expecting him to be more than a great power play guy and solid third liner. Not that there's anything wrong with that...

 

[SnowblindNYR]

Hey guys what was the longest we've gone giving up no more than 1 goal in a game? It's been 4 straight where we've given up 1 goal. I know this is an uber-jinx but it's been a while, 2 weeks. I know there were long breaks, but still pretty impressive.

 

[Crease]

Love those little tidbits by Carp. He's my favorite Rangers beat writer. Wish the Journal didn't spread him so thin. It's why he doesn't break many stories. But his analysis is great.

 

[AHB*]

Not to be a wet blanket, but I thought Richards looks out-of-it in the second period. (i missed the first period). Then he really woke up on that power play. I am not expecting him to be more than a great power play guy and solid third liner. Not that there's anything wrong with that...

He had a new set of legs. Certainly was a different player. Also threw the body a tad, which is a never ever for him.

Looked good, but hopefully he'll sustain that type of play.

 

[OverTheCap]

Love those little tidbits by Carp. He's my favorite Rangers beat writer. Wish the Journal didn't spread him so thin. It's why he doesn't break many stories. But his analysis is great.

Agreed, it took me awhile to adjust to him after Weinman but I like him now. He's very interactive with his readers and will often provide some insight on the inner workings of the organization in the comments section. Stinks that the Journal can't send him to Philly for the road games.

 

[ecemleafs]

Mason out for Game 2. Emery in net.

 

[Cassano]

IMO looking back at the game, Stralman was the team's best defender in game 1.

To be successful you need to have mobile defenseman like McDonagh and Stralman.

His only flaw is his lack of ES and PP production, otherwise a near perfect defender.