Rangers Recap: Rangers Tied For Eighth With Win Over Florida, 4-1
by Jim Schmiedeberg on Apr 3, 2010 9:46 PM EDT
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PrintAfter falling behind 1-0, the Rangers mounted a furious comeback with four goals in the third period, and blasted the Panthers, 4-1 at Bank Atlantic Center in Sunrise.
The win leaves the Rangers with 82 points, tied with the phree-phalling Philadelphia Flyers for eighth place in the Eastern Conference, with the Flyers currently owning the tie-breaker on wins. Boston remains two points ahead of the Rangers in seventh place with their win over the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Another quiet first period for the Rangers, only five shots on goal. The only real excitement of the period was when Aaron Voros squared off with Nick Tarnaski, with Voros catching the worst of it, as is often the case. I've been hard on Voros, but he does give his all every night, and even Torts was complimentary of him the other day. That being said, I am going to ask Aaron to write "Visit BlueshirtBanter.com" on the bottoms of his skates, I think it would be great advertising for the site.
Rangers came out stronger in the second period, but quickly fell back into their first period lethargy. Four minutes into the period, Michal Rozsival was on the ice for what can only be termed as one of the worst shifts ever taken by an NHL defenseman. Rozsival turned the puck over twice, and then took a penalty that led to a Keith Ballard goal that put the Panthers ahead 1-0.
The Rangers were able to get ten shots in the second, after only mustering five in the first. However, very few of those ten shots were of any quality, the Panthers were swarming the Rangers whenever they had the puck.
In the third, Marc Staal continued his scoring streak, picking up a goal in his third straight game, and tying it up for the Rangers. For Staal it was his eighth of the year, and a rare assist for Henrik Lundqvist on the tally.
That was the Rangers wakeup call. First It was Brandon Prust scooping the puck over Panthers goalkeeper Scott Clemmensen to put the Rangers ahead, and just ninety seconds later, Chris Drury picked up his thirteenth of the year to put the Rangers ahead 3-1, and send what few Panther fans had actually shown up for this game to South Beach for the evening.
Marian Gaborik added an empty netter for his 41st of the season.
For the Rangers, it was their first win of the season after trailing for two periods, and it could not have come at a better time.
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It’ll come down to the games vs Philly. I just know it.
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it always comes down to philadelphia
being a met fan…i would relish knocking the flyers out of the playoffs personally
YEA BABY
Let’s Go Rangers!! Like rmc235 said above, it will come down to the home-and-home with Philly.
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by Nick Montemagno on Apr 3, 2010 10:08 PM EDT reply actions
3 game point streak for Voros, good for him. Props to Brandon C, he got the karma train going for Voros.
+1
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by Nick Montemagno on Apr 3, 2010 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions
what will the Rangers have left if they make the playoffs
If they squeak in, will they have spent all their gas
momentum, that is what they will have.
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by Nick Montemagno on Apr 3, 2010 10:27 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Not concerned.
A few more games of hockey with a team I could care about is all I ask. If they get swept, so be it. At least I can root a little while longer. Yes, I’m pollyannish.
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they ain't running on gas...
Get HWSNBN...and they will come
by FreeBradshaw on Apr 3, 2010 10:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Yea, dominating teams can be really exhausting, no way this hot streak could possibly energize the team. I am sure the Isles will be really refreshed for their early April golf outings.
LOL
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by Nick Montemagno on Apr 3, 2010 11:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Still dunno what the hell to think of this team...
I’m basically indifferent to what they do. I’ll root for em of course.
Get HWSNBN...and they will come
Rangers are finally getting secondary scoring
For what it is worth………
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by Scent of a Woman on Apr 3, 2010 11:10 PM EDT reply actions
Somewhat lost in the shuffle of this nice little run they are on is that they are doing it on the road: 4-0-1 on this 6 game road trip, nothing to sneeze at. Two of the last three at MSG, hopefully they can get this figured out as home as well.
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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Apr 4, 2010 1:51 AM EDT reply actions
I heard the Flyers are starting Hextall, so it balances out
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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Apr 4, 2010 2:37 AM EDT up reply actions
Voros
I’ll tell you one thing… Voros may not be good at anything, but that guy has more heart than any other player on that ice… That guy gives 2000% everytime he’s out there, which isn’t much, and good for him for his small point scoring streak….
Other than that I’m loving this Shelley Anisimov Prust line… Prust has been phenomenal, and it’s good because he is a great energy player, something we lack with out Avery and Cally… Hopefully we hold onto this guy… by the by isn’t it nice to have a tough guy who can play hockey… shelley hasn’t really been a hemorage or anything like brashear was…
Oh and if anybody watches the game highlights on nhl.com there is one point in the Florida feed where the commentator points out redden sliding on his knees into the corner reaching for the puck, and he said “I don’t know what redden is doing”… you might want to check it out… it’s what we’ve been saying all year… well since he signed his contract…
Excellent Point
Voros has been incredible. As long as he keeps playing with the effort that you mentioned, he can be a difference maker. As can players like Prust and Shelley. It is great to see the bottom lines contributing, and that Torts is actually becoming a 4-line coach for the first time in his career.
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by Nick Montemagno on Apr 4, 2010 9:54 AM EDT up reply actions
Yeah you know it's great and all how these guys are all giving it they're all
and battling and fighting and I do believe this Ranger team will make the postseason but there is a flip side to this coin that is very disturbing in that they are proving that they ARE CAPABLE of giving this kind of effort yet they simply do not! Do we have to come down to the stretch every yr b4 a solid group effort is given night after night? We as fans deserve much better than this and the players should demand much better of themselves. If making tons of money and living the dream of being a professional hockey player living and playing in NYC is not motivation enough then how about some honest to god PRIDE? Yes I am happy with how they have been playing lately but also very dissappointed that it always comes down to the last wk of the season………..
by giantsNYrangers on Apr 4, 2010 10:02 AM EDT up reply actions
its been a really fun ride last handful of games............lets hope it keeps going.
oh and btw……….has there been a BIGGER home and home series the last few years than the 1w/ Philly coming up?!!!!!
amazing how that's turning out isn't i?
Hopefully the Rangers start the wave of NY over Philly for 2010
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by FreeBradshaw on Apr 4, 2010 10:14 AM EDT up reply actions
It's good to see them win, of course +
I don’t think Wade Redden knows what he’s doing…! Nor does Roszival, it boggles the mind what they’re still doing on the Pro roster. (other than their hideous contracts).
what happened to Matt Gilroy?
"Fantasy, reality, science Fiction. Which is which? Who can tell?"
i thought rozi played a very solid game. redden’s a different issue.
by #17ToTheRafters on Apr 4, 2010 4:01 PM EDT up reply actions
LETS GO RANGERS FUTHER MUCKERS!!!!!!!!!!
oh and………….happy easter.
More like LETS GO RED WINGS!!
For only today of course lol. There’s no way the flyers take this game. If they do they have to play solid defensivly in front of one of their 11 goaltenders today, and of course happy Easter everyone.
by klh2009 on Apr 4, 2010 11:16 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
More like LETS GO RED WINGS!!
For only today of course lol. There’s no way the flyers take this game. If they do they have to play solid defensivly in front of one of their 11 goaltenders today, and of course happy Easter everyone.
by klh2009 on Apr 4, 2010 11:16 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
If the Flyers lose to the Red Wings in regulation today, the Rangers will have the same amount of points as Philly but a game in-hand, meaning we get eighth for the time being.
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by Nick Montemagno on Apr 4, 2010 11:56 AM EDT reply actions
Also, Happy Easter everyone!
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by Nick Montemagno on Apr 4, 2010 11:56 AM EDT up reply actions
Happy Easter Everyone, hope you have a terrific day.
Let’s Go Rangers, and Let’s Go Red Wings!
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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Apr 4, 2010 12:06 PM EDT reply actions
Marc Staal looked like Brian Leetch on that shot. What a hard snap off the bar and in. Prust is really stepping it up and a great rebound Sweep by Drury to really secure the win. It’s great to see them take out Clemmensen who really perplexed us when he was a Devil last year.
Go up to Buffalo and get a win, then take out the Leafs on Wednesday.
philly vs. ny cant get better ten that
i agree with most of the posts it will be the last 2 games versus the fly girls that gets the 8th spot as me also being a met fan nothing would be sweeter then to knock those cheesesteaks right to the golf course great advantage the king is on top of his game while the flyer goalies are well hmmm hey there is a roman checkmanek sighting in philly go rangers bring it home boys ..
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