The New York Rangers (15-16-3) defeated the New York Islanders (13-15-7) by the score of 5-2, tonight. For a recap and box score go to Yahoo! Sports and newyorkrangers.com.
...I'm not going to get too excited about the win, but man did the Rangers and their fans need that one.
...and despite the lop-sided score, that game could have easily went the other way if it wasn't for the heroics of Lundqvist. Especially in the first period. If Torts keeps to his original plan of starting Chad Johnson tonight the Rangers lose. Which is why I'd hate to see the beat writers talk about how Torts move to sit Redden and Kotalik really resonated with the team because if it wasn't for Lundqvist I'd be blogging about Sather being fired right now.
...a combined 3 goals, 2 assists. It's amazing what happens when Drury and Callahan are split up. BTW did you see the huge monkey jump off of Drury's back after he scored.
...unbelievable stat of the night: Gaborik tied a career high with his 12th power play goal of the season. Really? Did Lemaire not use Gaborik on the power play in Minnesota?
...maybe Rozsival's problem is Redden. 2 assists and a +1. Not bad. Having said that I expect to see Redden back in there on Sunday. No way the Rangers defense can last the entire year with Heikkinen and Sanguinetti combining for just 20 minutes a night.
...besides Lundqvist, the next biggest reason for the win was the penalty kill which was 6-for-6.
...nice to see Anisimov bury one as for some reason he's having difficulty finding ice time.
...i thought Brashear was supposed to be in the line-up? Wait...he was?
...i still can't believe that guy Thompson missed the empty net.
...off tomorrow then the Rangers take their new found offense into Philadelphia for an afternoon delight.
3 comments:
I didn't see the game. I wonder if Sather lost any sleep. Doubt it.
I really hope Kotalik stays in the doghouse and Anisimov, Lisin and Christensen get more time to help develop their confidence.
LOL I can't believe he missed that empty net too
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