Yup, I think the key factor will be can the Rangers exploit their PK like they did two years ago. I don’t think Carolina will necessarily outscore the rangers 5v5 despite the advantage in possession. PK is going to be important too but in terms of scoring goals if we can attack like we did last time we played them it would be a huge boost.
Considering the mood on these boards you’d think it was 3 weeks since our last win.
Yes, very good point albeit obvious. Replacing Rempe with Chytil isnt exactly like replacing Rempe for the likes of a Bonino or Pitlick. They may have been a necessity early on, but as soon as they got jettisoned it was the ending of stage 1. Stage 2 was the TDL by adding Wennberg and Roslivic, Rempe becoming a factor, IMO was the 3rd stage. A 4th stage may be inevitable, but has to be used appropriately, not because of "this or that" coming from the exterior walls of MSG. I trust Laviolette & coaches.
Hopefully we were gameplanning for Carolina, 75% to the Isles 25%. They only have 2 days gameplanning for us now, maybe not THAT important, as they obviously already know us, and we know them.
It’s amazing that nothing short of the Cup is considered a successful season: even if you’re a very pretty good team essentially only 1 in 8 chance if you’re lucky!!!
I wouldn't be so surprised if we had a few shorties mixed in as well. I really don't mind taking a penalty "that much" because it seems we always get a chance or 2 going the other way. Foxy, Kreider and Zibby have it down pat.
I don’t see Carolina as a team that really alters their style because of their opponent.
what curse lol. the spot that wins the most is 1, it's just that any specific spot loses against the field
From your text to the hockey God's open and attentive eyes and ears! Would be boring though, wouldn't it?.......................... NOT!
I guess unless we think it’s going to be a decisive Ranger series, it’s considered negative. But it’s been fairly reasonable analysis of a series between two teams that always play each other tough and have specific strengths and weaknesses that from a Rangers POV need to be exploited.
https://x.com/DarrenDreger/status/1785731186884575469
agreed. fairly level analysis. but for some, to not simply waive the pom poms is to be negative.
I don't know. I predict NYR in 6, and I think that's what I've seen most often. That's a solid win, but doesn't seem overconfidence. If we were playing another team like WSH I'd be predicting 4 or 5. And of COURSE I acknowledge that Canes COULD win. I just don't think it goes that way. I think this team just has learned how to win. And I don't think analytics do NYR full justice because of their penchant to just do what they have to to win and not much more, rather than have dominating performances sprinkled in to boost their fancy stat metrics. They come from behind well and they protect leads well. What they don't always do well is grab early leads.
