Devils vs. Rangers game 2

[kreidertime]

It’s called not being a homer like you are. You’ve been predicting Rangers wins every single series for the past 10 fucking years. I repeat one cup in over 82 years. Positive Rangers fans are more delusional than honest. I also don’t believe that you could see this coming crap for one second. The Devils had 112 points for a reason. Anybody who tells me they expected two wins like that on the road vs that team is completely full of shit.

 

[kreidertime]

I’m thrilled with the first two games but it’s a long way from over. If the Devils can win game three they’re gonna have a shit load of confidence. All of a sudden that’s the way playoff hockey works. I will say that keeping Tarasenko is looking like more and more a priority in the off-season. The salary cap is going to be very challenging for Drury.

 

[Ranger71]

I found it interesting if you look at the Kane goal, when that play was developing, Bratt and Marino completely quit on that play. That's not a good sign if you're a Devils fan.

Yeah, I was surprised he was able to walk in quite that easily. It looks like NJ is a little afraid of our firepower plus Shesterkin behind them. That said, the Rangers always have one game per series that they fuck up at the end so I'd guess the Devils may get one at the Garden and now play like they have nothing to lose.

 

[NYR Fan]

Not everyone is a homer, a lot of people offer their fair assessment win or lose. You are always lose, we suck, Titanic, Pens will finish ahead of us, we'll miss the playoffs etc. It is a constant theme from a non Rangers fan like yourself. And if questioned you say oh 1 cup in 82 years. That is BS because this team has won A LOT of playoff series the past 10 years or so A LOT, and that is what we are talking about, not predicting winning a cup.

And I thought the series would be 1-1 and we'd win in 6. I didn't think the Rangers would get embarrassed and lose in 5 games - like some non-fan did.

 

[strudwickisthebest]

Devils just don’t seem like they have the same energy the Rangers do. I predicted Rangers in 5 because Vancek sucks

 

[Messiah717]

There's no doubt the Rangers hold a massive advantage in net and the Rangers game plan in the first two games has kept Shesterkin from having to stand on his head.

 

[kreidertime]

I know dipshit Rangers fans like NYFAN that have had us winning every series and the cup every fucking year for the last 20 years. Most of them are arrogant, scumbag Yankees fans. They think their team will always win it all. Watching this team for almost 5 decades I expect the worst. When it doesn't happen I'm thrilled.

 

[NYR Fan]

Yes, you nailed it, I have them winning every series...lol. And I am actually a Mets fan, so another swing and miss by you. Add it to the list.

 

[PorterPanzer]

You correctly point out the futility of being a Rangers fan Dump and for decades we've argued and your position from the dark side has been strong. Since the last glorious Cup in '94 no playoffs or 1st round exit 23 times but last year things changed. GG spearheaded a change in team philosophy with grit and physicality replacing decades of finesse and failure immediately rewarding fans with a deep playoff run. Despite having his hands tied behind his back with cap space limits Drudini was able to make huge improvements at every position lost to free agency. Just as Tampa didn't win until they bulked up despite their regular season success, the Debs will come up short and bruised, even the refs can't help them.

 

[Stepupstepan]

This islanders team is full of d-bags. This is something the devils are missing. I feel like that scumbag islanders team would give the rangers more fits at least from physicality perspective.

 

[NYR Fan]

I think things have been good here since the ECF run in 2012. This team has won many playoff rounds since that year. Now are we sitting here going wild without winning a SC, hell no, but to act as if we haven't had a lot of fun exciting years the past 11 years or so I think is faulty, and also kind of sad as a fan. If you cannot enjoy these runs we have made, then why are you a fan. Is it just to win the SC otherwise you get no enjoyment - that seems a bit much. Again no parades or celebrations for long runs, but still a lot of fun moments for fans, and a lot of excitement. As someone who has been to a handful plus of playoff games at MSG during this time, that's how I feel.

As for the Isles, I am rooting for the Canes to win that series no doubt. Given the rivalry and how the Isles go through the roof to play the Rangers, I much rather play the beaten up Canes than the Isles if we get by NJ. I didn't want a Canes sweep, I'd like to see them get beaten up a bit more, but go Canes is what I say.

 

[mrmel29]

They would but still don’t see them beating Carolina in the series

 

[BigDaddyAl1973]

Has there been one playoff series in the last decade where you could say to yourself the Rangers are a heavy underdog?
I said Rangers in 5 and put money on that because of the lack of experience the Debbie's have...there goalie is untested...if they continue to keep Hughes at bay the rest of the lineup is not that scary. The Rangers have more talent top to bottom.

 

[kreidertime]

Just hoping they win this series. Four or five would be a blessing.

 

[Disturbed]

I think things have been good here since the ECF run in 2012. This team has won many playoff rounds since that year. Now are we sitting here going wild without winning a SC, hell no, but to act as if we haven't had a lot of fun exciting years the past 11 years or so I think is faulty, and also kind of sad as a fan. If you cannot enjoy these runs we have made, then why are you a fan. Is it just to win the SC otherwise you get no enjoyment - that seems a bit much. Again no parades or celebrations for long runs, but still a lot of fun moments for fans, and a lot of excitement. As someone who has been to a handful plus of playoff games at MSG during this time, that's how I feel.

As for the Isles, I am rooting for the Canes to win that series no doubt. Given the rivalry and how the Isles go through the roof to play the Rangers, I much rather play the beaten up Canes than the Isles if we get by NJ. I didn't want a Canes sweep, I'd like to see them get beaten up a bit more, but go Canes is what I say.

Totally agree. Not just a remarkable run the last decade, they are in the midst of doing it twice after a rebuild in the middle. It was only 5 years ago they sent “the letter” out to fans saying they were tearing it down. At some point you need to win a cup but to be back again with a strong playoff team that has a good 2-3 year window is a good accomplishment too.

 

[Disturbed]

Has there been one playoff series in the last decade where you could say to yourself the Rangers are a heavy underdog?
I said Rangers in 5 and put money on that because of the lack of experience the Debbie's have...there goalie is untested...if they continue to keep Hughes at bay the rest of the lineup is not that scary. The Rangers have more talent top to bottom.

I think this team is built to win in playoffs more than previous ones even the ECF and Finals team. Mainly because we have guys that play their best in playoffs now. If Rick Nash was one of those guys we’d have at least 1 cup, maybe 2. Not many are built that way. Kane and Senko are. But time will tell.