While I understand the concept of playing with house money, I don't buy into it.
The Rangers, pretty much the whole season, have shown to be (proven even) that they are as good as any team in the league. All teams have certain matchups that are not advantageous and the Canes were that problem team for the NYR's during the Regular Season.
It's nice that we are young and in the conference finals, but I will be no less disappointed in losing now than I would be in 2-3 years.
Down 2-0 to Carolina, I thought for sure they were swept or out in 5.
To win 4 of the next 5 from that Canes team with that game 5 loss so clear in my head, I am no longer comfortable writing this team off.
I have every belief that they can beat Tampa Bay. They have shown time and again that they are a more than capable enough team.
Just happy to be here is no longer viable. I believe they can win, I want them to win.