The New York Rangers (19-11-2) lost to the New Jersey Devils (16-8-2) by the score of 8-5, tonight. For a full recap and box score go to newyorkrangers.com.
...i think Sundin just cancelled his meeting with Sather and signed with Montreal.
...so glad I said defense wasn't this team's problem before the game. I'd go into all the deficiencies but there's just too many.
...i can't believe I actually praised Redden in my game recap Wednesday night. This guy had the best seat in the house as he just watched Devil players skate by him all night. He was -4 tonight and now has just 1 power play point (an assist) in his last 12 games. So glad we brought him in to anchor the power play.
...speaking of the power play, Perry Pearn should have to walk home tonight. o-for-9 with two more short handed goals against. Through 32 games the Rangers penalty kill has given up only two more goals (12) than their power play (10). I didn't think that was possible.
...the best statistic of the night is that somehow Kalinin was a +2.
...i didn't realize how good of a fighter Girardi was. Zajac got knocked the f*ck out!!!
...Lundqvist is starting to worry me. Every year since he's been with the Rangers he's gone into a prolonged slump at some point during the season. A lot of this isn't his fault but he's now allowed 17 goals in his last three starts. In six games against the Devils last year he only gave up 10 goals, tonight he gave up eight. Not sure if anyone saw Lundqvist's post game interview but he looked demoralized.
...i don't care who he's in for tomorrow but Potter better be in the line-up. For nothing other than to send a message that tonight's defensive effort was unacceptable.
...do you think Renny would have given the team the day off tomorrow if they didn't have a game?
...right back at it against the Hurricanes at MSG tomorrow where I'm expecting to hear lots of "We Want Mats" chants.
4 comments:
awful awful game. rangers must get the defense together.
they need a lot more than defense. this team needs a management makeover, starting with the firing and recommended incarceration of perry pearn.
I guess I was right when I said the prodblem is the teams defense, However, its not just the teams defensemen. The Ranger forwards have to help out to. There were many missed assignments where you could see players just skating in circles not covering anyone.
I do really feel bad for Lundqvist. I have never seen 8 goals given up, when the other team has 8 goals one on one with the goalie.
I am a huge Tom Renney fan and I do not believe he is the problem, but if he is not going to fire perry pearn from his staff, then he is just waiting for Sather to fire him....
yes you were right about the defense. we just didn't agree on trading rozival. the team needs some one more agressive. i would like to have avery back although he is not the best teammate.
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