Rangers Vs. Senators: Rangers Drop 3-0 To Senators And End Winning Streak
by Bryan Winters on Jan 12, 2012 11:34 PM EST
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PrintThe New York Rangers dropped their first game in six straight games to the Ottawa Senators. The Rangers had a ton of chances throughout this game, but ran into yet another hot goaltender in Craig Anderson. Henrik Lundqvist didn't have his greatest performance, but kept the Rangers in it as long as he could.
The first period was fairly even to start off, but the Rangers had some steam nearing the end of the first period. Just six minutes into the first period, Brandon Prust and Zenon Konopka dropped the gloves. Brandon Prust easily had the upper hand in this fight, and Konopka had a hard time sticking it out.
Eight minutes into the second period, Jason Spezza got the Senators on the board first. Spezza was left unguarded coming into the zone, and he let go a quick wrist shot that beat Henrik Lundqvist under the glove. Once again, the Rangers established some late pressure once again, but were still unable to beat Craig Anderson.
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The Rangers had a couple power play opportunities through two periods, but were unsuccessful. This has been a glaring issue for a while, and it is finally starting to hurt the Rangers. They need to get their power play going, otherwise it could cost them games just like this one. Thirteen minutes into the third period, Milan Michalek gave the Senators a two goal lead.
Michalek was left unguarded coming down the slot, and Erik Karlsson was able to slip him a quick pass. Michalek was able to get off a quick wrist shot that beat Lundqvist over the glove side. Jason Spezza notched his second goal of the evening on the power play. Spezza was able to get off another quick shot, and Lundqvist was unable to locate the rebound.
Jason Spezza found the puck, which was sitting right in front of the crease, and he snapped it home to make it 3-0 Senators. The Rangers had yet another late power play in the third period, but once again were unable to convert. The Senators would come away with the win, and Craig Anderson notched his second career shutout against the New York Rangers.
The Rangers next game will be against the Toronto Maple Leafs this Saturday. The Rangers will be in Montreal the following Sunday to face-off against the Montreal Canadiens.
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Flat game, cant win em all, just have to bounce back and start another winning streak on saturday
Wolski didnt do anything to warrant him staying around if dubi is ready to go by the weekend
by nyrangerfan521 on Jan 12, 2012 11:41 PM EST reply actions
Wolski actually looked pretty good, I thought. Had a nice jump.
I would bench Anisimov for poor play and put Wolski up top for a game.
When was the last time Anisimov won a one-on-one battle, by the way? He was just God-awful last night. Our worst player on the ice.
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Thought Wolski needed to a better job of challenging for pucks, too much stick poking in the offensive end. Otherwise agree.
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by George E. Ays on Jan 13, 2012 11:16 AM EST up reply actions
Looking at the practice lines...
…sees Torts finds that Anisimov has been off his game. Glad to see, as it’s been overdue. He just does not belong on that line right now.
Frankly, I would like to see them go back to Richards with Gaborik.
Stepan – Richards – Gaborik
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Torts also said don’t read into them.
Step-Richards-Gaborik is fine, but for the love of all that’s holy, please keep them away from power v power matchups.
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by George E. Ays on Jan 13, 2012 2:47 PM EST up reply actions
What happened with Cammalleri? Why did rangers fans think he was going to broadway for 15 minutes?
Is hockey hard? "I don't know, you tell me. We need to have the strength and power of a football player, the stamina of a marathon runner, and the concentration of a brain surgeon. But we need to put all this together while moving at high speeds on a cold and slippery surface while 5 other guys use clubs to try and kill us, oh yeah did I mention that this whole time we're standing on blades 1/8 of an inch thick? Is ice hockey hard? I don't know, you tell me. Next question."
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by RichieToGabbySCORE on Jan 12, 2012 11:53 PM EST reply actions
Why would Rangers fans WANT him here, anyway?
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rangers got some of their own medicine tonight, out shooting the other team by a ton
guess it must be frustrating playing us
anyone have the munn splits?
w/l with her
w/l without her
just interested…
last place here we come…
maybe munn will date jason bay this summer?!!?!
24-6-1 is my best guess when they were dating.
I found an article from November that said they had been dating for a couple weeks and a Rangers rep said she’s been a good luck charm since and the Rangers are 6-0 when dating. Well that would bring them back to Oct 31st against the Sharks.
If I did my math correctly 3-4-3 when not dating.
Zenon the Zequel?
Anyway, Rangers played sloppy. Some quality chances but they couldn’t find the back of the net. There were uncharacteristically high numbers of icings and offsides against the Rangers too. I thought Wolski looked awful.
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and something i found interesting
"It's far from done, but we did get something accomplished."-#19 B.Richards
by -19-AgainstAll on Jan 13, 2012 4:05 AM EST via mobile reply actions
Amen
This is why there are so many “snubs” to begin with. Because guys who have no business being in the all-star game are voted in.
by NastyNate82 on Jan 13, 2012 11:53 PM EST up reply actions
We looked terrible last night… no pressured forecheck, no jump in the neutral zone, no digging out pucks in the corners, and just a few half-assed attempts to block shots. Regardless of the final score, we didn’t do any of these things last night and that’s what concerns me. I realize you can’t expect the same intensity over all 82 games, but this team MUST come out strong Saturday night or we’re headed for a quick slide back down to earth.
Have another doughnut
The forecheck was killer in the first period
I think the team just got frustrated by Anderson and then the Spezza goal, and strayed from the game plan in the second half. Plus Ottawa’s neutral zone transition play was solid.
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by Peter Raaymakers on Jan 13, 2012 1:06 PM EST up reply actions
Bad passing completely did us in.
Oh, and get Anisimov off the 1st line. He’s been horrendous lately.
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