New York Rangers Look To Continue Winning Ways In Montreal
by Joe Fortunato on Jan 15, 2012 10:36 AM EST
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The New York Rangers have been doing special things all season, but one of the most productive things they've done is not allow losses to build up.
The Rangers lost a tough game against the Ottawa Senators on Thursday, a loss which could have easily shaken the team's confidence and send them into a losing streak. But the Rangers didn't let it get to them and they rebounded with a huge 3-0 victory which allowed New York to become the first team in the NHL with 60 points.
Tonight, the Rangers will try and continue to build off their win over the Toronto Maple Leafs when they take on the Montreal Canadiens. Montreal, it should be noted, lost a tough game Saturday night against the Senators as well.
Join me after the jump for more.
The Rangers can use another two points tonight, especially since as the team remains at the top of the standings more and more teams will be gunning for their heads. The Canadiens, who have having some major issues of their own, could really use a big victory against the Rangers tonight, so John Tortorella better have his team prepared for a war.
The Rangers' offense did bounce back against Toronto, and even Brian Boyle managed to hit the back of the net to give the Rangers a 2-0 lead. Derek Stepan had a goal and an assist and Mike Rupp finished off a pretty passing effort to give the Rangers the first lead of the game.
Michael Del Zotto was as active in the offensive zone as any forward was, and Ryan McDonagh also looked solid in the offensive zone.
Basically, the Rangers need to make sure they carry over the type of game they played against the Maple Leafs tonight against the Canadiens.
Back-to-backs are sometimes good for that.
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Newbury recalled from Whale
Looks like Feds/Dubinsky are out tonight.
by Gabby the Gutless Sniper on Jan 15, 2012 10:50 AM EST via Android app reply actions
could be precautionary.
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."
-Brendan Shanahan
by RichieToGabbySCORE on Jan 15, 2012 11:24 AM EST up reply actions
Want to see a Gabtrick tonight...
Which depends entirely on AA (if promoted, or whoever is LW) and Stepan waking up and setting him up. I have not really noticed a significant dropoff in Gabby’s play, speed, extra step, etc this past 2 weeks. Just a dropoff in opportunities.
Go Rangers!!!
Thats an importand win for Ranger,s confidence..in Montreal..Gabby has been playing well except scoring some more goals,,he did not take shots and i guess other teams are guarding him ..Stepan and Anisimov need to be aware of it…to find an open lane..and thats it!!!
I hope fans stop whining about Boyle. He’s been one of the best forwards the last month or so. glad he was finally rewarded with a goal. he fits Torts’ system to a T. AA had a good game but he still takes forever to make a decision to shoot or pass. I don’t know what it is (confidence maybe) but he is not showing the talent dominance I thought he would this year. the Rangers can’t beat the Habs by enough goals to suit me although I would take a one goal win in regulation right now if offered.
Bigfoot plays ballz out every night. His reach and size combined with Hags wheels shrinks the rink for opposing teams.
I’m not worried about his production. He’s not being paid as a goal scorer and fills his role quite well.
by Gabby the Gutless Sniper on Jan 15, 2012 12:25 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
well said and that’s how I feel. as compared to BR who is SUPPOSED to score. and while he has not been great the last few weeks BR still gets the clutch goals that this team lacked last year. in general, timely scoring is the single biggest difference between this year’s team and last year’s team. the work ethic was always there for both teams. I do feel this team needs a “tweaking” for more scoring as I have advocated a Doan or Prospal type trade for a month now. if the damn PP were better then there would be less a need. when are fans going to realize that the coaching (specifically Sullivan) is the issue here? Like Carp said, putting Gretzky, Messier, et al on the PP this team runs would not produce goals either. it’s the coaching. solution: put our boy Boyle in front and don’t move. then pepper the net with shots. is that so hard? if nothing else you create pressure that usually carries over after the PP is over and you wear the goalie and opposing D down. as it is now, it’s a 2 minute rest for the opponents. ridiculous.
by Richter1994 on Jan 15, 2012 12:40 PM EST up reply actions
Assuming Sauer comes back by March..
Another established goal scorer is a possibilty. Someone like Cammalerri (sp?) would be perfect. Would probably need to be a rental because with Kreider coming and emergence of Hagelin the top 9 is crowded.
If Dubinsky gets hot I think this all becomes null and void. Hia production would be such a boost.
I have given up on PP for thia year. Destined to be botton 3rd in league.
by Gabby the Gutless Sniper on Jan 15, 2012 1:18 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
that’s why I feel a tweaking is in order. I think Dubi plays and scores like he can assuming he’s healthy so that’s like acquiring a player in itself. I would love to have Doan here. consummate professional, tough, good locker room guy, would help the pp, etc. would be a perfect Torts guy. there’s probably going to be a work stoppage so being 35 I don’t know about going forward though I think he has a couple of years in the tank left. Cammy was dealt back to Calgary so he’s off the board and so is Iginla since it’s obvious that Calgary are buyers.
I agree that he's been valuable
but you don’t think he would be paid less if he didn’t have that anomalous 20-goal season?
@btown46
3 year at 1.7 million per
Thats not 20 goal scorer money. But if he put up 10-12 goals last year it may only have been 1.25-1.5. Slight inflation, but they arent asking him to be a goal score or paying him to be one. So meeting expectations is fine in my book.
by Gabby the Gutless Sniper on Jan 15, 2012 2:25 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
what Mr. Sniper said. But you have to remember one very important thing: Torts is defense first, defense second, and scoring third. you have to score to win obviously but there’s a lot to be said for pounding the opponent all game that creates the opportunities for the timely scoring. that’s our team in a nutshell.
Avery update....
… for any who care:
Bob McKenzie
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@TSNBobMcKenzie
BTW, heard Avery’s disciplinary infraction was dress code violation - jeans and sneakers in lieu of suit. Stuff about spitting nonsensical.———————————————————————————-
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Larry Brooks @NYP_Brooksie
Avery back in lineup for Whale, benched for duration after 2d period misconduct for abuse of officials. Very unhealthy situation.
Also, is BSB slow as snail shit for anyone else today??
Ummm, no
That got messed up.
Bob McKenzie @TSNBobMcKenzie
BTW, heard Avery’s disciplinary infraction was dress code violation — jeans and sneakers in lieu of suit. Stuff about spitting nonsensical.
15 Jan 12
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Larry Brooks @NYP_Brooksie
Avery back in lineup for Whale, benched for duration after 2d period misconduct for abuse of officials. Very unhealthy situation.
What doesnt make sense is he took the penalty. Came back to set up goal making it 2-2, then was benched for 3rd period.
Perhaps an issue in locker room between 2nd/3rd?
by Gabby the Gutless Sniper on Jan 15, 2012 1:10 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Boyle did the Prospal celebration!
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