Post-Game Talk: Washington Capitals at New York Rangers Game 5

[poeman]

Are the Caps even gassed at this point?

Man that shot blocking hockey gets to you...We know this first hand with Torts teams

 

[Ori]

Are the Caps even gassed at this point?

Man that shot blocking hockey gets to you...We know this first hand with Torts teams

Yeah, a good point and Rangers have played less games this playoffs.

 

[PromNite]

Mark Messier's retirement should be on there.

Gretzky did surprisingly well here during his Swan song, but I will always remeber him as an Oiler and a King.

The Rangers had many formerly elite players retire in a blue sweater, but only the Messiah really delivered.

I don't need a TV program to tell me that. :p

Gretzky will always be a St. Louis Blue to me

 

[Ori]

I think Rangers may have found out how to beat this Capitals defensive system. Push up on the circles, pass pack for quick one time slap shot while crowding the front of the net. Both goals came like this.

I don't want another OT game where it is a 50/50 chance of survival. Come out. Bury 3, 4, 5 goals against Holtby.

Make the Caps rethink their strategy and create doubt in everyone one of their players' minds, especially Holtby's.

And for the love of god, separate Nash and MSL and swap Miller and Moore somewhere in the top 9. Sheesh.

I don't think it will happend though - MSL scored too many important goals last playoffs which got us to the Stanley cup final. I think AV & Sather hope that MSL will bounce back in this serie with a goal tomorrow. Miller is young so he has many years to improve his overall skillset.

 

[ReggieDunlop68]

Gretzky will always be a St. Louis Blue to me

I should have clarified that I meant the Edmonton Oilers before the franchise joined the NHL.

 

[BarbaraAlphanse]

I don't think it will happend though - MSL scored too many important goals last playoffs which got us to the Stanley cup final. I think AV & Sather hope that MSL will bounce back in this serie with a goal tomorrow. Miller is young so he has many years to improve his overall skillset.

I think Miller being on the ice with Nash makes him play more physical, and thus gets us the Nash we need.

 

[The Gloaming]

Caps have a horrible record in games where they can close out a series. I think it's something like 3-13.

Rangers need to come out with everything they've got in the first period. And actually score a goal or three this time around.

 

[BarbaraAlphanse]

Caps have a horrible record in games where they can close out a series. I think it's something like 3-13.

Rangers need to come out with everything they've got in the first period. And actually score a goal or three this time around.

To God's ears.

 

[Ori]

I think Miller being on the ice with Nash makes him play more physical, and thus gets us the Nash we need.

I like Miller a very promising young player, but he is unexperienced in the playoffs compare to Marty which was my point.

 

[BarbaraAlphanse]

I like Miller a very promising young player, but he is unexperienced in the playoffs compare to Marty which was my point.

Eh. I'd opt to spread out our experience and make all of our lines capable of scoring goals.

Marty with Hayes and Hagelin.

Miller with Nash and Brass.

Again, Nash and MSL together haven't produced at all. Even last year they weren't a good line.

I see no reason to keep them together.

 

[Ori]

I remember last year when we almost gave up when we had to win 3 mathces vs Pengs. We can win, because we've overall a stronger team even with Zucc injured. Fast has been huge for us with his creative play in OT - hopefully he will continue to surprise us positive tomorrow.
Rangers in 7!

Let's go Rangers!!

 

[Ori]

Eh. I'd opt to spread out our experience and make all of our lines capable of scoring goals.

Marty with Hayes and Hagelin.

Miller with Nash and Brass.

Again, Nash and MSL together haven't produced at all. Even last year they weren't a good line.

I see no reason to keep them together.

Yes, true, but I guess that's AV reasoning to use Marty with Nash - I doubt my opinion matters anyway tomorrow night.

 

[Rangers2319]

This is one of my fav videos. Worth watching in HD. The entire garden rising and collective held breath before the goal is amazing.

yessir greatest game ive ever attended

 

[Ori]

yessir greatest game ive ever attended

Yes, great memories!

 

[Richter Scale]

I think Rangers may have found out how to beat this Capitals defensive system. Push up on the circles, pass ack for quick one time slap shot while crowding the front of the net. Both goals came like this.

I think this is exactly right. MSL also beat Holtby with a shot that hit the post on the power play in the 1st period with a play like this.

Its a bit disconcerting still that it took the Rangers this long to begin executing these types of plays. Not exactly rocket science. Quick puck movement, and quick shots. Gets the goalie moving, and prevents him and the d-men from setting up to block the shots.

Through the first 4 games they were being way to picky with their shots, too cute-sy, and holding onto the puck too long. Even last night, despite scoring off one-timers, there were still way too many instances where guys held onto the puck waiting for the perfect look instead of ripping it at the net.

 

[bl02]

My girlfriend said that I was the happiest she has ever seen me when McD scored. I think that is a hyperbole but it is what it is.

Find a way to win game 6. I hope they come out and put up a 5 spot on Holtby.

I'd really love the lines to be:

Miller-Brass-Nash
Kreider-Step-Fast
Hagelin-Hayes-MSL
Shepp-Moore-Glass

For what it is worth, Glass has been one of our best players the entire playoffs.

Are the Caps even gassed at this point?

Man that shot blocking hockey gets to you...We know this first hand with Torts teams

Hopefully keep getting good shots to the net and have those pucks bounce off body parts into the back of the net

 

[Captain Lindy]

LIRL!

I just busted out laughing when I read the edit.

Yeah, I'm not really into sports other than hockey and I love horses.

 

[Captain Lindy]

I think this is exactly right. MSL also beat Holtby with a shot that hit the post on the power play in the 1st period with a play like this.

Its a bit disconcerting still that it took the Rangers this long to begin executing these types of plays. Not exactly rocket science. Quick puck movement, and quick shots. Gets the goalie moving, and prevents him and the d-men from setting up to block the shots.

Through the first 4 games they were being way to picky with their shots, too cute-sy, and holding onto the puck too long. Even last night, despite scoring off one-timers, there were still way too many instances where guys held onto the puck waiting for the perfect look instead of ripping it at the net.

Oh, if only he lifted that puck......

 

[Captain Lindy]

It's a ****ing crime how this team just does not elevate itself for Lundqvist. Thank you for stepping it up in OT, Holtby went into god mode and was saving the most wide open of shots.

St. Louis should be ashamed of himself. I really want us full steam ahead in a do-or-die game 6. ****ing shoot till the game is over. Caps are going down on blocks whenever someone lines one up. Stepan made a good move this time around, usually I get annoyed but him holding and passing to McD opened the lane and Holtby was going down.

What a goaltending effort from both sides. I just am so proud to call Lundqvist our goalie. Just wish they kept at it and made it easy for him.

This! One thousand times this!

 

[nevesis]

“@AGrossRecord: Mars Zuccarello accompanied Rangers to DC. Team says he is progressing. Otherwise no update on his status.â€

 

[Raspewtin]

“@AGrossRecord: Mars Zuccarello accompanied Rangers to DC. Team says he is progressing. Otherwise no update on his status.â€

That's a huge deal. Wow. Great news.

 

[Rick Nash 61]

“@AGrossRecord: Mars Zuccarello accompanied Rangers to DC. Team says he is progressing. Otherwise no update on his status.â€

Awesome! You think if we find a way to make it to the ECF he could play?

That's a huge deal. Wow. Great news.

Ras, they made an article for you

http://snyrangersblog.com/rangers/the-rangers-are-the-rasputins-on-hockey/?utm_medium=twitter&utm_source=twitterfeed

 

[Amazing Kreiderman]

If Hank was a real goalie, there would have been no need for OT.

Blaming a goalie for giving up a goal on a 2-on-0 breakaway. Now I have seen it all

 

[Captain Lindy]

10 one goal games in a row and counting, my heart can't take this.....can we please win in a blow out tomorrow !!!

That would do wonders for our mental health.

 

[Captain Lindy]

Blaming a goalie for giving up a goal on a 2-on-0 breakaway. Now I have seen it all

I don't think anyone else said this but I was pissed that they swatted it out of Hank's glove.