Bolts vs. Rangers game 3

[mrmel29]

Disappointing way to lose, but we all knew TB would bring it today. What is frustrating is we had a 2-0 lead, so we started to think we may have this one, even though it was always going to be really tough to win this game.

Trouba was really bad today. We did not play well in the 3rd, zero push. TB was life or death, and it was still a close game.

My take is whichever team wins game 4 will win this series. I think it's a huge game. I really believe it will decide the series.

Disappointing L, hopefully we take something from it, and win game 4. We do all is good.

tampa is not beating us at home chuck

 

[Rangers94]

Trouba owes every teammate dinner after that bullshit.
Interesting to see what happens with No Strome for rest of series.

 

[mrmel29]

Copp to center, Motre to RW, and hunt to RW

 

[Messiah717]

Just throw it out there. They weren't entitled to a 3-0 series lead.

 

[Stepupstepan]

Now we have to hear how great Tampa is. Blah blah blah

 

[NYR Fan]

Panarin is soft. I still think we should try and move him this summer if he allows. He is not a playoff player, and we can use his cap money elsewhere.

I would guess Rooney C's the 4th line, and Goodrow moves to wing with Panarin and Copp in the middle.

Today was super frustrating because we had a golden chance to end the series, and we led 2-0, but we need to put it behind us and focus on game 4. We win game 4 and it's just about over. Frustrating, but no harm no foul today, go win game 4.

 

[Messiah717]

They ended up being outplayed in this one. Forget it and move on to game three.

 

[kreidertime]

Might need Blais now. Their PK strategy was incompetent. They have no creativity on their PP without Kucherov. I would have a forward standing next to him at all times and make them beat them 4 on 3 with the other players which I don't think they can do.

 

[NYR Fan]

Every single one of us would have signed up for a 2-1 Rangers lead after game 3. Now we need to come out like the hungry and desperate team in game 4. That has to be the approach. We rebound after a tough L and bring it in game 4. Truth is we did not play well today, and TB was desperate. Let's reverse that in game 4.

 

[Messiah717]

Might need Blais now. Their PK strategy was incompetent. They have no creativity on their PP without Kucherov. I would have a forward standing next to him at all times and make them beat them 4 on 3 with the other players which I don't think they can do.

I'm sure Igor would like that first goal back but you can't fault him. Nobody helped him in this one.

 

[Messiah717]

Every single one of us would have signed up for a 2-1 Rangers lead after game 3. Now we need to come out like the hungry and desperate team in game 4. That has to be the approach. We rebound after a tough L and bring it in game 4. Truth is we did not play well today, and TB was desperate. Let's reverse that in game 4.

They ended looking bad in this one which happens. Their skating was a step behind, too many turnovers, dumb penalties and sloppy passing.

 

[kreidertime]

They did not play physical and when they don’t do that in this playoffs they usually don’t win

 

[NYR31]

Tough loss but TB outplayed us in the 3rd and we blew that 4 minute PP big time.

BTW, is there a bigger bunch of whiners than some on this board moaning about the refs? More than 50 shots against and idiots are saying we have to beat TB and the NHL? JFC, change your tampons.

 

[strudwickisthebest]

Yes 2-1 after 3 is still good but they blew this one. Can’t blow these games

 

[NYR31]

Panarin is soft. I still think we should try and move him this summer if he allows. He is not a playoff player, and we can use his cap money elsewhere.

I would guess Rooney C's the 4th line, and Goodrow moves to wing with Panarin and Copp in the middle.

Today was super frustrating because we had a golden chance to end the series, and we led 2-0, but we need to put it behind us and focus on game 4. We win game 4 and it's just about over. Frustrating, but no harm no foul today, go win game 4.

Every time you lose a 2-0 lead and the game is disappointing, but we got outplayed and they deserved the W. Series still in our hands. Win Gm 4 and puts them on the chopping block going to NY.

 

[NYR31]

I'm sure Igor would like that first goal back but you can't fault him. Nobody helped him in this one.

That first goal is all on Igor, but the guy has been lights out once he got rid of the shakes in the PIT series. Biggest reason we're in the position we're in right now.

 

[Rangers94]

Tough loss but TB outplayed us in the 3rd and we blew that 4 minute PP big time.

BTW, is there a bigger bunch of whiners than some on this board moaning about the refs? More than 50 shots against and idiots are saying we have to beat TB and the NHL? JFC, change your tampons.

I just want it called equally. The amount of after whistle shenanigans in this game was ridiculous. The no call on the high stick on the 4 min PP when Chytil caught a stick clearly in the face is a huge missed call but that happens and can be missed. The after the whistle slashing, checking from behind (watch first period to see Strome get crushed from behind right as the whistle blows) and other shit is what I’m upset about because we all know if Reaves went around doing the slashing on goalies or late hits (like after a period ends) on Kucherov, Hedman or Stamkos he’d be called for it.

 

[Rangers94]

That first goal is all on Igor, but the guy has been lights out once he got rid of the shakes in the PIT series. Biggest reason we're in the position we're in right now.

First goal is actually on Lindgren for not having his stick on the ice to block the shot. Pick goes rig by under his stick and through Igor for the goal. Watch it again.

 

[Messiah717]

First goal is actually on Lindgren for not having his stick on the ice to block the shot. Pick goes rig by under his stick and through Igor for the goal. Watch it again.

Still just not a shot he would usually let through him like that. Regardless, they deserved to drop this one. Went on the retreat after the 2-0 lead.

 

[Ranger71]

If they get to the 3rd 2-0 instead of only up 1 i think they win that game. The penalty right after Kreiders goal was a big momentum changer.

 

[strudwickisthebest]

Team wasn’t that great at even strength and Trouba sucked today

 

[Messiah717]

If you want to look at the bright side the Rangers played an awful game and still had a chance to pull it out.

 

[NYR Fan]

And BTW - give TB credit. Unlike their team, and coach who I hate BTW, let's actually give the other team some credit. TB was desperate with their season on the line, and after going down 2-0 they turned it on and took it to us - does that sound familiar (something we have done these playoffs).

Need to move on, and take game 4 playing desperate hockey. If we lose the series we will regret today, but I expect us to play much better in game 4 and give ourselves a good chance to win and virtually end the series.

Frustrating being up 2-0, and then thinking OT where anything can happen, and getting beat with less than 1 min left, but move onto game 4. Win it and we are golden.

 

[Ranger71]

I thought they played ok but the penalties dragged them down.

 

[strudwickisthebest]

Next game they need to play more disciplined, more physical and someone besides Zibanejad and Kreider has to score

 

[NYR Fan]

If you want to look at the bright side the Rangers played an awful game and still had a chance to pull it out.

Yup - they were desperate, we played like crap, and we still almost won. Good sign for game 4 I think.

 

[Messiah717]

And BTW - give TB credit. Unlike their team, and coach who I hate BTW, let's actually give the other team some credit. TB was desperate with their season on the line, and after going down 2-0 they turned it on and took it to us - does that sound familiar (something we have done these playoffs).

Need to move on, and take game 4 playing desperate hockey. If we lose the series we will regret today, but I expect us to play much better in game 4 and give ourselves a good chance to win and virtually end the series.

Frustrating being up 2-0, and then thinking OT where anything can happen, and getting beat with less than 1 min left, but move onto game 4. Win it and we are golden.

They played a bad one. It happens.

 

[kreidertime]

You’re not sweeping Tampa. They need to give Kucherov less time in a power play and be more physical and they’ll be OK.

 

[kreidertime]

There’s a definite pattern and that’s when they don’t play physical on the road they don’t win. They need to hit Kutcheroff because he’s a hothead

 

[BigDaddyAl1973]

So rangers blow 2 goal lead...and after doing the dishes my wife yells there is a flood in the basement...can't get any better than this