Game 8 Canucks vs Rangers

[kreidertime]

Canucks played last night. Jump on them early.

 

[NYR_94]

I think the last two games on the road trip are the toughest two. I would be happy with a split and a 4-1 road trip. I'd love to get tonight though, especially since Vancouver played last night as mentioned.

 

[Ranger71]

Off to a lead but giving up too much zone time.

 

[Ranger71]

For the love of god, can they get a clear on the pp?

 

[Stepupstepan]

The bottom six sucks so bad. No speed, all greed and Kakko sucks. I am so sick of this dumbass.

 

[Ranger71]

Gotta stay out of the box against these guys.

 

[Ranger71]

Total shit show started by a lazy Fox play.

 

[faatanqui]

Arrogantly playing a quick team

but, we’re up 1 for now

what da hell is goin on

 

[Messiah717]

Big goal by Mika for the 3-2 lead. Dumb penalty they have to kill now.

 

[Stepupstepan]

lol Chytil is a joke. Another moron who can't take a step forward.

 

[faatanqui]

Kreider what the

 

[Ranger71]

Bonino and Wheeler can go already.

 

[faatanqui]

Worst played poorly coached and get a point. Hey let’s suck some more in OT for another point

 

[Ranger71]

Ugh, this group is gonna get scored on.

 

[faatanqui]

And there it is

great win for suckin

 

[Messiah717]

Boom! Miller with the game winner. Four for four.

 

[NYR_94]

I know it is a newsflash, but there are two teams trying to win and playing the game. The fans of the other team also expect their team to be perfect like sone of you guys expect the Rangers to be. Vancouver is a good team, and the Rangers are on a long road trip. Not their best game no doubt, but not every game will be in a long 82 game season.

Hung in there and found a way despite some sloppy play. I was happy when they got to OT and added another point on the trip, to get the 2nd point with the OT win was gravy to me. 8 for 8 points wise through 4 games on the trip is awesome, and for the most part the team has played well.

Long way to go, but a lot to feel good about right now as a Rangers fan.

 

[Stepupstepan]

The bottom six is so bad. You get zero production from them. Just useless. If not for special teams this team wouldn't win this game.

 

[NYR_94]

Yes, they won this game due to special teams. Vancouver essentially scored all their goals on special teams as well; their 3rd goal was at the end of a PP where they still controlled the puck. This was a special team's game. You write it like it is some inditement that this was a special team's game. They didn't have their best game tonight and found a way. That happens in the regular season.

I like 2/3rds of the 4th line. Bonino is a good 4th line C. Goodrow is a solid 4th line player. Need some perspective, a lot of teams lack depth, and if you look at the Rangers their depth is better than most. Go look at other teams bottom 6. Trocheck and Wheeler should be a good duo to have on your 3rd line, but Wheeler has not looked good. Maybe he is done, or maybe after playing forever in Winnipeg it will take him time to adjust to a new team. I truthfully don't know, but I'll give him more than 8 games to find out.

Big picture, the FO #'s, the puck control #'s, offensive zone time #'s, and shot #'s are good. They have played really well in 4 or 5 of 8 games. Had one awful game against Nashville. And 2 or 3 decent/okay games. Solid to start, and 6 of 8 have been on the road.

 

[Ranger71]

I really want Wheeler to have a good year and be an integral piece, but he looks very sluggish to this point.

 

[NYR_94]

I really want Wheeler to have a good year and be an integral piece, but he looks very sluggish to this point.

I don't see a way he'll be an integral piece at his age and at this stage in his career, but he has not looked good thus far at all and needs to be way better to keep a top 9 spot.

I expected him to be a solid 3rd line guy, score 15 goals and maybe 40 points. He is far from that right now. We'll see if he improves as he gets comfortable, or if he is done.

 

[Ranger71]

Yeah, i don't mean highly integral, but like you said, 15-20 and a solid 3rd liner.

 

[kreidertime]

Caught a bit of a break on the overtime trip but they deserve a break. They've been screwed over enough the past 20 years with b.s. calls. Trip couldn't go any better so far.

 

[mrmel29]

Just watched the tape. Another big win and totally killing this west coast trip. One more to go Monday for the sweep!

 

[PorterPanzer]

Nice to be in first after last year's sluggish start. This team should have no problem making the playoffs, the question is whether Lav gets a better postseason outcome. I like seeing Laf get rewarded for playing around the goal, hope he keeps it up.