Nev,
I've been with you all the way since 90% of naysayers wrote the team off at 1:3 against Caps but I had to disagree here. We are not talking about a face off or another 50:50 chance event. It is no coincidence that the Rangers built their 15:3 record in elimination games. It starts with Lundquist being a world class goalie with maybe two - three others at the same level - and continues with the rest of the team having enough experience and skills to win these games. I think you're being too coy if you don't think the Rangers have an advantage on Friday. It doesn't guarantee a win but it definitely makes them a favorite.
The intention of my post wasn't to point out that the Rangers don't have an advantage. We do have an advantage. It starts with the game being played at home. The crowd plays into it, they always put their best effort forward when they absolutely have too, and this game is as big as it gets for them.
However, once the puck drops, to the players it becomes the same game they've played their entire lives. Anything can happen.
I don't believe (and the actual players have said it as well) that the previous record in Game 7's matters in this one.
It really is its own unique event, in and of itself. We have the advantage in experience, but at its most basic, it's still a hockey game, no more no less.
Anything can happen, I just hope our guys can get it done. It means everything at this point.