Rangers Recap: Road Warrior Rangers Stun Ottawa 5-3
by Jim Schmiedeberg on Dec 9, 2010 10:18 PM EST
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After making a horrible pass from behind his own net that led to an Ottawa goal, Michael Sauer found redemption in the best possible way: by scoring his first NHL goal late in the third period to give the Rangers a 5-3 victory over the Ottawa Senators in a game that was as ugly as a hairless cat.
Ugly, poorly played, mistake-filled, pick your adjective. But on the bright side, the Rangers battled back, coming from behind three times in the game, and it was a game where very few Rangers had a strong performance.
Derek Stepan got things going for the Rangers, scoring just two minutes after Mike Fisher put Ottawa on the board. Jason Spezza then gave Ottawa a 2-1 lead in the opening minute of the second period, but Ruslan Fedetenko matched that just over a minute later to tie the game.
Fisher scored his second of the game in the third period, but Erik Christensen tied it, Sauer put the Rangers ahead for the first time in the game, and Brandon Dubinsky put the Sens to bed with an empty netter.
The Rangers are now 11-4-1 on the road, maybe they need to go back to wearing white at home.
Final Thoughts:
- I never thought I would say this, but I sure hope Steve Eminger is ok.
- Congratulations on your first NHL goal Sauer, but that pass from behind your own net is ridiculous. Hockey 101 type stuff.
- Henrik getting run, nothing called, same old story.
- Derek Boogaard: another fight, another injury. I think from now on I am calling him Donald Boogaard, or Derek Brashgaard.
- We hit the magic number of 1000 comments in the game thread last night, great job guys, and "Name That Clown" is becoming a popular game within the game, thanks Dig Deep!
- Ugly, but we'll take it. Winning ugly beats losing pretty any day.
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Worst Rangers day: April 10, 1984
by Stepan the Ice! on Dec 9, 2010 11:05 PM EST up reply actions
when is the last time we wore white at home? we would really consider it? my fav football team only wears white at home, I would for my NHL team to do that too
by Archie Barberio on Dec 9, 2010 11:39 PM EST up reply actions
Wow Staal with 30:30 minutes of ice time which is a seaon high. Despite AA being on the second line he was only on the ice for just over 11 minutes while Callahan and Dubi were on the ice for over 18.
In an Ideal world I would have all ten fingers on my left hand so my right hand could just be a fist for punching.
he was off the line by the second…boyle was there at times so was EC while AA was on the 3rd and 4th at times.
by Michael Gleich on Dec 9, 2010 10:28 PM EST up reply actions
Not making sense I missed some of the game, did he deserve it take a stupid penalty, not back check, look lazy on the ice? and reason you saw to merit a demotion?
In an Ideal world I would have all ten fingers on my left hand so my right hand could just be a fist for punching.
nope. has a quiet game but made some nice defensive plays..
u guys know my thoughts but ehh..
"Mr. Madison, what you've just said is one of the most insanely idiotic things I have ever heard. At no point in your rambling, incoherent response were you even close to anything that could be considered a rational thought. Everyone in this room is now dumber for having listened to it. I award you no points, and may God have mercy on your soul."
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I feel like torts was just looking for offense and riding hot hands in Boyle and EC after he scored.
by CrazyRangerFan on Dec 9, 2010 11:30 PM EST up reply actions
Imagine on the ice while your making split second decisions reacting to the play around you while you have in the back of your head “gee if I take a chance and am wrong or if I slip up or do something bad I am going to the 4th line” IDK if he def has this thought process yet but if these semi demotions keep happening it wouldn’t surprise me.
In an Ideal world I would have all ten fingers on my left hand so my right hand could just be a fist for punching.
agreed.
"Mr. Madison, what you've just said is one of the most insanely idiotic things I have ever heard. At no point in your rambling, incoherent response were you even close to anything that could be considered a rational thought. Everyone in this room is now dumber for having listened to it. I award you no points, and may God have mercy on your soul."
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Yes Arty might not have got the minutes he wanted but Torts did have him out there with Cally and Dubi in the final minute of a 1 goal game.
I’m thinking Arty might be tired. I don’t think his demotion to less minutes has to do with poor play.
Ryan Callahan for Captain!
by 76 Blueshirt on Dec 10, 2010 7:48 AM EST up reply actions
idk if i buy that. hes been playing 80 game seasons for the last 4 years. i doubt hes tired 30 games in.
"Mr. Madison, what you've just said is one of the most insanely idiotic things I have ever heard. At no point in your rambling, incoherent response were you even close to anything that could be considered a rational thought. Everyone in this room is now dumber for having listened to it. I award you no points, and may God have mercy on your soul."
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Hey Im not saying Torts was right but thats just what I think he’s doing.
by CrazyRangerFan on Dec 10, 2010 11:36 AM EST up reply actions
Torts had Boyle on for big face offs . . .
Let me know how that works out for you . . .
by SimpleManiac on Dec 10, 2010 10:49 AM EST up reply actions
Man, that wasn’t an ugly win, that was filthy, but we’ll take it.
If that’s what the PP looks like after three days of practice, they should hold no more practices.
Everyone was pointing to November as the tough month because of so many games, but actually the team plays better when they play a lot, including Hank. I think this month will be tougher due to the quality of opponents we now face. Next 5 games are brutal. I’d take 5 out of a possible 10 points.
columbus saturday. one game at a time
by nyrangerfan521 on Dec 9, 2010 10:35 PM EST up reply actions
not to get off topic but we now know why Carkner got his 10 minute misconduct penalty. Apparently after the fight he either did or imitated flicking blood at the Rangers bench. have to expect a suspension. Watch the video and let me know what you think the punishment for this BS will be.
http://bleedingallblue.blogspot.com/2010/12/video-carkner-flicks-blood-at-rangers.html
scum.
"Mr. Madison, what you've just said is one of the most insanely idiotic things I have ever heard. At no point in your rambling, incoherent response were you even close to anything that could be considered a rational thought. Everyone in this room is now dumber for having listened to it. I award you no points, and may God have mercy on your soul."
LET'S GO RANGERS!!!
Punching Booger in the back of the head prior to the fight, yet no instigator penalty is just unforgivable. Unreal.
Let me know how that works out for you . . .
by SimpleManiac on Dec 10, 2010 10:57 AM EST up reply actions
its the nhl.
"Mr. Madison, what you've just said is one of the most insanely idiotic things I have ever heard. At no point in your rambling, incoherent response were you even close to anything that could be considered a rational thought. Everyone in this room is now dumber for having listened to it. I award you no points, and may God have mercy on your soul."
LET'S GO RANGERS!!!
the only punishment i want is for someone to take that douche out next time we play them
make frolov do it, kill two birds with one stone
I listen to Enter Sandman before taking exams. I wear the exact same jersey every Giants game. The Rangers goal song goes off in my head when I achieve small successes in life.
HEN-RIK
by BombersGmenBlueshirts25 on Dec 10, 2010 3:21 PM EST up reply actions
I’ve been a big proponent of bringing Boogie in all along. He is one of the most feared guys in the NHL. BUT, he has certainly not lived up to the reputation yet. Guys are still running Hank (I noticed that the Sens didn’t do it until Boogie was in the locker room last night though.) Carkner’s punch in the back of the head was bush league. Hopefully Boogie evens its up next game. Boogie did pop him pretty good 2-3 times.
Ugly game, but a good win.
I was watching the CJB-St.L game during the Ranger intermissions. The Rangers really should win that game. Columbus is really struggling and their PP is even worse than the Rangers.
how is that possible. the rangers have to have the most frustrating PP of all NHL teams (i dont consider the icelanders an NHL team). The PP goal tonight was more of a defensive breakdown than anything.
That being said, 3 or 4 PP goals will be scored between the 2 teams Sat night
by nyrangerfan521 on Dec 9, 2010 11:18 PM EST up reply actions
Ha. You’re probably right. The PPs for each team will look like Detroit now.
Columbus had a 5-3 for 1:45 and did absolutely nothing with it, maybe one shot on goal and not even a good one. The passing was terrible and everyone was stationary. Even the Columbus announcers were saying how awful it was.
i guess for some reason teams with one superstar player tend to rely on him too much on the PP and thats the reason it suffers, Gabby for the Rangers and Nash for CBJ
by nyrangerfan521 on Dec 9, 2010 11:23 PM EST up reply actions
dont forget the Caps a woeful 0-8 tonight damnnnnnn, against the Panthers none the less.
by CrazyRangerFan on Dec 9, 2010 11:34 PM EST up reply actions
the Caps do have significantly more talent around Ovie than the Rangers and Jackets do. Backstrom, Semin, and Green are much better than anybody the Rangers or Jackets have
by nyrangerfan521 on Dec 9, 2010 11:42 PM EST up reply actions
I was just making a statement for tonight, lol but obviously I do know they are really really good.
by CrazyRangerFan on Dec 10, 2010 1:39 AM EST up reply actions
A “Name That Clown” shout-out? Haha. Epic. Thanks Jim.
Filthy win, take the two points and run. Good stuff from Stepan, Prust, and Hank tonight. Gaborik cashes in with two assists, F-tank with a goal on the top line, Stepan with a goal, Sauer a powerplay goal off a great pass by Prust.
Hope Eminger and Boogaard are alright.
I hope to see MDZ in the next game, Gilroy was exceptionally quiet tonight. I hardly noticed him. (13:07 ice time)
"I like a man who grins when he fights." -Sir Winston Churchill
so i was watching the game highlights....
had to grab this screenshot and share it, notice the fan on the bottom near the glass, made me laugh to see a rangers jersey cheering front row in ottawa lol.
GOOD STUFF :)
"Mr. Madison, what you've just said is one of the most insanely idiotic things I have ever heard. At no point in your rambling, incoherent response were you even close to anything that could be considered a rational thought. Everyone in this room is now dumber for having listened to it. I award you no points, and may God have mercy on your soul."
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Oh that's me
that new Job I told you all about, is being a crazy female Rangers fan at away hockey games. I do birthday parties too.
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by Joe Fortunato on Dec 10, 2010 10:36 AM EST up reply actions
So...
Saturday is my wife’s birthday. Bought us tickets to see the Rangers play the Bluejackets. Two hour drive, dinner at a kick ass restaurant and a hockey game. How they put up with us I’ll never know…
True love.
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have an awesome time dude!!!
"Mr. Madison, what you've just said is one of the most insanely idiotic things I have ever heard. At no point in your rambling, incoherent response were you even close to anything that could be considered a rational thought. Everyone in this room is now dumber for having listened to it. I award you no points, and may God have mercy on your soul."
LET'S GO RANGERS!!!
It’s hit or miss whether the Rangers play on my birthday in late April. I’d be absolutely ecstatic if they played anywhere close to my wife’s on June 15.
by MyFavBaseballSquadron on Dec 10, 2010 7:57 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
:)
"Mr. Madison, what you've just said is one of the most insanely idiotic things I have ever heard. At no point in your rambling, incoherent response were you even close to anything that could be considered a rational thought. Everyone in this room is now dumber for having listened to it. I award you no points, and may God have mercy on your soul."
LET'S GO RANGERS!!!
Tomorrow
I too will be at Nationwide rooting on the Rangers. I live in Cleveland and I am tired of going to Pittsburgh to watch the Rangers with their fans… typically not a good experience. I dont think Columbus should be as venomous.
better fans in columbus. a few of my buddies have been there
"Mr. Madison, what you've just said is one of the most insanely idiotic things I have ever heard. At no point in your rambling, incoherent response were you even close to anything that could be considered a rational thought. Everyone in this room is now dumber for having listened to it. I award you no points, and may God have mercy on your soul."
LET'S GO RANGERS!!!
I don't know how many of u guys caught this
its carkner flicking his blood after his fight with boogaard at the ranger bench…that was the reasoning behind the misconduct….heres the video
Disgusting classless thing to do. I hope Booger puts his nose into his brain the next time they meet.
by bludgeon213uk on Dec 10, 2010 12:34 PM EST up reply actions
Boogaard
Appeared he couldn’t even open his eyes after that big right by Carkner. Looked like he either broke his nose or caught his eye.
Let me know how that works out for you . . .
yeah i noticed that too
he looked absolutely awful after that shot from Carkner
And the blood thing is just ridiculous. It Must be the most classless show of disrespect I’ve seen on the ice in a while. What type of degenerate would even pretent to do something like that
Derek is obviously the biggest and the toughest. I think we needed that presence here," Sather said. “There was just too many times last year when I saw guys scraping snow into Henrik’s face around the front of the net and I didn’t like it. I don’t think we’re going to see that happen any longer here.”
Outstanding prediction, once again, Mr. Sather.
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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Dec 10, 2010 1:46 PM EST up reply actions
You also need to separate the true runs vs. Ranger D pushing player into Hank.
The latter happens a lot than people like to admit.
agreed
"Mr. Madison, what you've just said is one of the most insanely idiotic things I have ever heard. At no point in your rambling, incoherent response were you even close to anything that could be considered a rational thought. Everyone in this room is now dumber for having listened to it. I award you no points, and may God have mercy on your soul."
LET'S GO RANGERS!!!
Sauer
Great recap. However, you write that “Michael Sauer found redemption in the best possible way: by scoring his first NHL goal late in the third period to give the Rangers a 5-3 victory over the Ottawa Senators in a game that was as ugly as a hairless cat.”
Just because Sauer’s shot was a “laser”, there’s no need to pick on Mr. Bigglesworth.
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Boogey
“Derek Boogaard: another fight, another injury. I think from now on I am calling him Donald Boogaard, or Derek Brashgaard.”
While it would be nice if Boogey could stay healthy, he does more to help the Rangers in his 2 minutes of playing time in any given game than Brashear did in his entire time with the Rangers.
+1 Boogaard can’t be compared to Brash, except by maybe his absurd contract but I think we can all live with it now.
by CrazyRangerFan on Dec 10, 2010 5:44 PM EST up reply actions
I like Boogard on the team. Fights when he has too, does play hard. Isn’t a Carcillo. Let’s face it, Sather could’ve gotten someone dirty instead.
Rangers FTW!
by BleedsRangerBlue on Dec 10, 2010 6:08 PM EST up reply actions
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