While we're pointing fingers at the usual suspects, how about AV? Joe Mich has been beating a dead horse about Philly's adjustments on the PK after the first two games and AV has yet to counter adjust the Rangers PP. They are back to the old PP style: floundering around the perimeter without shooting and holding the puck behind their own net for 15-20 seconds before a futile 1 on 3 rush up ice. I do like Miller in the lineup, he should have been up all year. Now if only AV could see the light with McIlrath. The guy who has really sucked the most is Brassard, he was a stud in last year's playoffs but now Derek looks like he doesn't even want to be on the ice. Although he's been equally ineffective I thought the Pouliot penalty was baloney, Giroux instigated the contact and then flopped. The refs should have either let it go or sent them both to the box but apparently it's only the Rangers who embellish and Philly has cleaned up their act postseason despite being the second most penalized team in the NHL. I give Philly credit for capitalizing on the PP but the officiating sucked tonight. Ridiculous to give up on this team at this point, they are what they are and will always make things as difficult as possible on themselves. Big win at home is more enjoyable for the fans anyway. Let's Go Rangers!
I think they should go back to Carcillo who's effective against a team like Philly. Maybe even keep Miller and take out Dorsett. And i know its unlikely but Diaz is better than Moore on the offensive end.
the only way we are going to win is if hank plays better then mason, im so tired of everybody blaming nash but lundy is the reason why we are losing this series. he needs to play better, he is "ONE OF THE BEST" of the league play like it, ive said it before and ill say it again, he sits too far back again, scared to be aggressive, even when playing the puck with his stick. in AV system hank needs to adjust, you can't sit back all the time, be aggressive
With about 4 minutes left in the game, the cameras showed MSL slumped over the bench. He looked up at the clock and then had this look on his face that said, what the hell did I sign up for. I just wonder if he feels comfortable to lay into this team yet. That look he had said he wants to. I wonder if he goes to BK and says let him speak to the team. The ride home would have been the perfect time to do it.
All you guys have great points. On the whole, everyone needs to better. Sleeps, I still find it hard to fault Hank for last night, but agree with you he hasn't been great. We need his A game tonight. 71, agree on Carcillo. He should have never been taken out, but I would sit Miller. Makes too many mistakes. Panzer, good point on AV. I've been screaming for 2 games about the PP. Philly is standing them up at the blue line. Dump it softly to the corners and time it with 2 guys already at full speed going for it so they can get control. Usually their dump ins are hap hazard and ill timed. papadoc, I didn't see the St. Louis reaction. Agree it's time for him to try to take charge. I'm with you Dis. They find a way tonight. Neither team is great, probably why they take turns winning and losing. Five minutes in, last night is a distant memory. Very confidant they fire hard and win. Let's Go Rangers!
I hate to state the obvious but scoring the first goal will be key tonight. Going down 1-0 will seem like 3-0 in a game like this.
As a flyer fan I actually thought the rangers would win in 6, glad I was wrong. I thought the ranger forecheck would have the flyers in trouble, and it has at times. I'm still not sure if the flyers surge last night was because they turned it up a bit, or the rangers dialed it down a bit (which I thought the flyers did in game 5). I don't like the flyers chances at the garden, but I think it will be one of those games that comes down to the wire, possibly overtime. I see the rangers coming out of the gate very strong, and if the flyers can hold off that first 10 minutes it will be close. Sucks, I teach till 8 and have a 45 min. drive back to NJ, maybe I'll end at 7:30 and get back home for the 2nd period. Good luck to you guys anyway, if the rangers win I'll certainly root for them against pukesburgh. Cheers!
On another note, I don't understand taking carcillo out, I thought he added a bit of energy to the team. The only problem with carcillo, and it's plagued him for years, is that he just touches someone and it's a penalty. Some of those penalties they've called on him were awful, but the officiating in the nhl is terrible.
Great point on Carcillo Shrike. He breathes on someone and he gets a penalty. Unfair, but I guess that is what a bad rep gets you. The Rangers need to work under the assumption that Carcillo may get a bad whistle once or twice a game, like the joke cal in game 3. I think he will be in the lineup tonight.
Another reason why I wanted NY to win last night is I have a flight that takes off around the time the puck is dropped so will be hopefully following online but wont be watching. Ugh Hopefully they play again Friday
Going to the game, section 205, anyone else going? I call 4-1 win, last game was piss poor, in the past they have followed up games like this with a strong effort. Lundy sitting the third is definitely not sitting well with him, look for him to be lights out tonight.
all im saying is this, I HATE THE FLYERS AND I HATE LOSING TO THEM, THIS STEMS FROM 1997 WHERE THEY ELIMINATED US FROM THE ECF. PLEASE DONT LOSE RANGERS LETS GO WIN, LUNDY, NASH, MSL, MCD, MZA, GIRARDI, LETS GO BLUE BRING YOUR A GAME AND LETS SEND THESE FLYERS HOME, THEY DONT DESERVE TO BE HERE #HEYHEYEHEYHEY i want to hear that at least 4 times tonight
Alright, monsoon here in rainy downtown mineola, but food and beer is ready. Kreider jersey has been on since I woke up, my wife thinks I'm nuts but the kids have their friends coming over and already warned if flyer fans send them to a sports bar. Everybody keep all positive thoughts tonight. Thinking nothing but final whistle and flyers congratulating the rangers in the handshake line and getting ready for cindy and the pens.
