Quote from: DaveBrown74 on May 07, 2024, 11:24:37 PMHUGE win!!
We got outplayed overall tonight but Shesty was an absolute animal, especially after the second period. That we found a way to win this game was remarkable.
Series is far from over though. We're in a strong position right now for sure, but Carolina will be balls to the wall the next two games.
This was tremendous. I was constantly worrying we were going to lose this game throughout play tonight. For certain phases of the game they were really dominating us.
Rangers teams in recent past years would have for sure lost this game. The fact that we found a way to win tonight speaks volumes about this year's team. They have some magic going here.
My preview played out darned near to the letter. I did not think a double OT would be needed, but so be it.
54 saves for Igor! The A-game is in full gear! Forget 2022! He's playing above that level right now!
Laffy getting his first two playoff goals were both timely AND needed tonight.
The special teams ended up being the difference again. The two power play goals, from Kreider to tie it, and Vinny T. to win it, will make Brind'Amour mutter to himself.
Just a great physical match which, like files58, I didn't feel nervous at all. I had a quiet confidence the Rangers feel similar to how I'm seeing the playoffs. Everyone's crowning Carolina as the league Champs, but there's one small problem with that:
Rangers: 2 - Paper Champions: 0
Sorry Vegas, and all the misguided, I'm just not seeing it your way.
Now the series gets fun as it shifts to Raleigh. Can the Rangers pull off the improbable to go 3-0? One of two in Raleigh would be huge.
Colorado coming back on Dallas after trailing 0-3, now 2-3 after 2. Great 3rd period coming up!
Peace!