Round 2 Canes vs Rangers Game 1 Weds., May 18, 7 ET (ESPN)

[PleaseCutStewart]

11 minutes ago, Harbingers said:

Apparently the refs today had been told don’t call a single penalty either. A couple of serious high sticks in this game so far and nothing. Plus the litany of non calls in our game.

We got a way with a couple of cross checks and hooks. The ranger is definitely got a way with a couple of interferences / roughings. The refs definitely missed calls, but they did it pretty equally in my opinion, which I can live with

[Harbingers]

6 minutes ago, PleaseCutStewart said:

We got a way with a couple of cross checks and hooks. The ranger is definitely got a way with a couple of interferences / roughings. The refs definitely missed calls, but they did it pretty equally in my opinion, which I can live with

Plus that blatant trip on TDA. Not that we aren’t guilty I’m not saying we aren't(but also it’s a bonus to keep us out of the box because we can’t make your best players run up and down the ice chasing the puck.) but I mean that was Textbook tripping. 

Edited May 19, 2022 by Harbingers

[TrevorLaurenceTime22]

16 minutes ago, Panthers Fan 69 said:

This team doesn’t quit….so why should we quit on them.  

 

I believe in Rod. Leadership matters. He is getting better and THAT is what will win a championship.  

A combination of fair weather hockey fandom and being conditioned by the Carolina Panthers to expect the worst.

[Harbingers]

15 minutes ago, TrevorLaurenceTime22 said:

A combination of fair weather hockey fandom and being conditioned by the Carolina Panthers to expect the worst.

Eh, you can’t even compare the two anymore. The panthers are a farm team. I have no faith in them to do anything with Rhule, perhaps Tepper. 
 

Fandom-wise, most people in here are true canes fans… most. 

[MillionDollarCam]

So if I heard correctly, that was only New York’s third loss after leading going into the third.

They were previously 30 something - 1 - 1

Now they are 30 something - 1 - 2

[Panthers Fan 69]

Glorious gentlemen glorious. I got our game two thread and I’ll let it fly when it feels right Friday. 

Its starting to feel very special. 
 

Canessss Win! 

[Panthers Fan 69]

2 minutes ago, MillionDollarCam said:

So if I heard correctly, that was only New York’s third loss after leading going into the third.

They were previously 30 something - 1 - 1

Now they are 30 something - 1 - 2

 

Edited May 19, 2022 by Panthers Fan 69

[TrevorLaurenceTime22]

13 minutes ago, MillionDollarCam said:

So if I heard correctly, that was only New York’s third loss after leading going into the third.

They were previously 30 something - 1 - 1

Now they are 30 something - 1 - 2

Second one both to us actually, funny how they didn't mention the one they had was to the Hurricanes.

[Rocky Davis]

National announcers talking about how the Canes were headed for being shut out for the 3rd time this year when Aho scored.   Glad he shut that fool up.....

The boys need to know they are fighting against the media, league, and ref sentiment.  It's the Canes vs. the world.....and we need to play like it.  Every night.

[Harbingers]

10 minutes ago, Rocky Davis said:

National announcers talking about how the Canes were headed for being shut out for the 3rd time this year when Aho scored.   Glad he shut that fool up.....

The boys need to know they are fighting against the media, league, and ref sentiment.  It's the Canes vs. the world.....and we need to play like it.  Every night.

Shut down for a third time in one year? Now I got what your saying. Did we really only get shut out twice in the regular season? 

Edited May 19, 2022 by Harbingers

[TrevorLaurenceTime22]

13 minutes ago, Harbingers said:

Shut down for a third time in one year? Now I got what your saying. Did we really only get shut out twice in the regular season? 

We had four shutout losses this season Washington, Columbus, Detroit and to NY.

 

That's pretty good tied for 3rd least...  Florida and Colorado tied for the best at 2.

[Snake]

8 hours ago, PleaseCutStewart said:

So glad the ghost of Gordie Howe possessed Ian Cole on that goal. It's the only explanation I can think of

When you roll with young players poo like that happens. The Rangers remind me of us two years ago. Young, fast, and sometimes prone to mistakes. 

[Anybodyhome]

So, here's what was going on with the lines. The reason for the shuffle became apparent in the 3rd period. If you liked at the time on ice for the Aho and Trocheck thru the first 2 periods, it wasn't their usual. But, keep in mind, the Rangers only goal came from their 3rd line. The matchups were dictated by RBA and it was evident come the 3rd period when the top 2 lines worth of fresh legs started flying up and down the ice. I'd really like to see the TOI per player-per period.

Jesperi, Domi and Lorentz only had about 10 minutes on the ice last night. Staal's line led the way with the Trocheck and Aho line coming alive in the 3rd. The Rangers were gassed after having the Staal and Jesperi  lines wear on them for 40 minutes- that's why you saw a different team hit the ice in the third. And where were the Rangers top guys? Fox, Kreider, Panarin, Zibanejad... yeah, they got shut down.

It was insanity in PNC last night. Despite the score being 1-0 Rangers, I think the few NY fans in attendance were surprised just how much noise can come from fans who are behind on the scoreboard. The Aho goal blew the roof off the place, just as we were nail-biting, looking at the clock and wondering how soon RBA was gonna pull Raanta for an extra.

OT didn't start all that well, either. Took a lot of grinding to get out of the Rangers O-zone and Raanta was looking a little frazzled.

14 shots after 2 periods for the Canes wasn't going to win the game. Meanwhile, the Rangers had 23 thru the first 2 periods- well above their average. But, come the third period, Carolina put 10 shots on net, while holding NY to just 4. Carolina was fairly even in the face-off circle, but, again, dominated the 3rd period.

That's it- a tale of 2 games- the first 40 and the last 23, including OT. It was a wild night in PNC, folks. Glad I took today off...

Edited May 19, 2022 by Anybodyhome

[Panthers Fan 69]

51 minutes ago, Anybodyhome said:

So, here's what was going on with the lines. The reason for the shuffle became apparent in the 3rd period. If you liked at the time on ice for the Aho and Trocheck thru the first 2 periods, it wasn't their usual. But, keep in mind, the Rangers only goal came from their 3rd line. The matchups were dictated by RBA and it was evident come the 3rd period when the top 2 lines worth of fresh legs started flying up and down the ice. I'd really like to see the TOI per player-per period.

Jesperi, Domi and Lorentz only had about 10 minutes on the ice last night. Staal's line led the way with the Trocheck and Aho line coming alive in the 3rd. The Rangers were gassed after having the Staal and Jesperi  lines wear on them for 40 minutes- that's why you saw a different team hit the ice in the third. And where were the Rangers top guys? Fox, Kreider, Panarin, Zibanejad... yeah, they got shut down.

It was insanity in PNC last night. Despite the score being 1-0 Rangers, I think the few NY fans in attendance were surprised just how much noise can come from fans who are behind on the scoreboard. The Aho goal blew the roof off the place, just as we were nail-biting, looking at the clock and wondering how soon RBA was gonna pull Raanta for an extra.

OT didn't start all that well, either. Took a lot of grinding to get out of the Rangers O-zone and Raanta was looking a little frazzled.

14 shots after 2 periods for the Canes wasn't going to win the game. Meanwhile, the Rangers had 23 thru the first 2 periods- well above their average. But, come the third period, Carolina put 10 shots on net, while holding NY to just 4. Carolina was fairly even in the face-off circle, but, again, dominated the 3rd period.

That's it- a tale of 2 games- the first 40 and the last 23, including OT. It was a wild night in PNC, folks. Glad I took today off...

Good write up!  My body hurts today after that game. Need a blow out winner Friday night.