You know the rangers would never get that call like the habs just did. Don't want to complain about the refs but one thing is for sure the habs will get calls especially in that stupid building of theirs.
And there it is. So we get Montreal. I am "happy" about that. I do think we matchup better against them. We beat them this season. We lost a game in OT at Montreal this season. I think we really do have a better shot against the Habs and the skill/speed is a better matchup for us. If we/Hank can get playing at Montreal out of our heads, we will be okay I think.
And we get that Price Hank matchup you and I went back and forth on last game of the season Step. Will be a real fun series. Two skilled teams. Two of the best 3 or 4 goalies in the NHL.
And BTW...this is why the NHL playoffs are the best. The Bruins were a HUGE fav in the East, and they played the one team that I think could really beat them in the East due to the huge rivalry, and they got beat. That stuff happens in the NHL, which makes it awesome. Hard to predict Rangers/Habs ECF.
Yes, and if the Kings come back and win the NHL will be very happy with their final four. NY/Montreal. Two original 6 teams. Best Canada team against NY. Chic/LA. Rematch of last seasons WCF. Two really great teams. If the Ducks get there over the Kings that is cool, but I bet the NHL would love LA to round out the CF's.
This will be the hardest series so far, Im a little worried the Rangers flatfootedness at times will hurt them against Mtl. Their pp is very skilled moving and shooting.
Agreed. Bootman would love this final four: New York, Chicago, LA and Montreal. All big market teams.
Tough series, but Pitt was a good warmup for Montreal. Similar teams. No Crosby/Malkin for Montreal. Much better goalie for Montreal. Interesting stuff. We can win this series. I think Montreal will be the fav, but I don't see them as a big fav like I do think Boston would have been going in. Close...
Next curse to go is playing well up in montreal. Very happy not to have to deal with the boston goons. We can skate with montreal
They really need to stay out of the box, even moreso than maybe against Pitt. Mtl has very shifty people around the net.
Like I said earlier...if it wasn't for our Montreal issues (and Hank's Montreal issues) I would really be all over us in this series. That city is not kind to us though.
I dont think montreal should be considered a favorite. They only had 4 more points than us. The teams are pretty even. It will be a toss up.
