Rangers Vs. Penguins: Keys To The Game
by Brandon C. on Jan 19, 2012 3:02 PM EST
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PrintUpdate: From now on in "Keys to the Game" threads, we will be offering a little competition. Comment in the section who will score the first New York Rangers goal, not the first overall goal. I will keep standings until the end of the season, and the winner will receive kudos. If you think the Rangers will be shutout, say so in the comments. Comment away!
The New York Rangers bounced back from their loss to the Montreal Canadiens by beating the Nashville Predators at home in Madison Square Garden on Monday 3-0. Henrik Lundqvist was stellar in net, and the offense managed to net some goals past the Predators backup goalie.
This time it's the Penguins coming into New York, hoping to avenge the loss from their last meeting with the Rangers.
The Penguins have won three in a row, but are 0-2 vs. the Rangers this season.
Here's how the Rangers can make it three wins over the Penguins in a row:
Power Play Again: Once again, I believe the Rangers need to score on the power play. I refuse to believe that the power play struggles won't cause the Rangers to lose eventually, so the team must fix the power play immediately.
Adapt To Goalie Change- The Rangers are going from facing Anders Lindback to Marc Andre Fleury. In order to win, the Rangers must adapt to that change and prepare for a tougher time trying to get the puck in the net.
Contain Evgeni Malkin- Right now, it's the Malkin show for Pittsburgh. With Sidney Crosby out, the star of the team is Evgeni Malkin, and there is no doubt that Dan Girardi and Ryan McDonagh will have to stop Malkin multiple times throughout the games.
Forgive Me- I was supposed to be attending this game, but I traded it for tickets to 2/9 vs. the Tampa Bay Lightning and 2/24 at the New York Islanders. Forgive me for not attending tonight, please!
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Yes, of Course — the Power Play
So why are the Rangers soooo much more successful 5v5 than on the PP? Is it because the transition D to O 5v5 is key? You know, create turnovers in the D or neutral zone that lead to odd-man rushes or easier plays into the O zone? Which doesn’t happen on the PP, when the opposition D is always back and waiting?
I propose we let the other team play some SH offense. Tempt ’em to attack. Allow their PK to get in too deep. And then surprise ’em with our usual transition game. We have to do this in a quiet, sneaky little manner, the way the mud pond snapping turtle makes the innocent little fishy think his wiggly pink tongue is a tasty worm.
Now there’s an idea. Eh?
You're forgiven, Brandon...
don’t ever do it again!
I almost have to say I hope the Rangers don’t draw penalties, as well as don’t take any. The team is huge at even strength.
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Bad Brandon, also if were doing the contest of who scores first...
I’ll take Prust.
I think you should also make Hank/Biron a key to the game. It seems whenever their off, we have very little chance of winning. Then again, at this point we practically expect them to be great.
Cute, Prust scoring a goal…thats sooo spring 2011.
by Gabby the Gutless Sniper on Jan 19, 2012 6:33 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
First goal
Brian Boyle. Boom.
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Two Bigfoot sightings in one month…are you smoking grass again?
by Gabby the Gutless Sniper on Jan 19, 2012 6:18 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
Too busy trying to set up less talented and underachieving teammates like AA.
by Gabby the Gutless Sniper on Jan 19, 2012 6:27 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
Richards
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Should be going to confession every time he gets paid by this team over past two weeks, because stealing is wrong.
by Gabby the Gutless Sniper on Jan 19, 2012 6:35 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
If can be bothered to play with effort. Where did beast mode from November go?
by Gabby the Gutless Sniper on Jan 19, 2012 6:26 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
Another garbage ENG. Our captain, our captain.
by Gabby the Gutless Sniper on Jan 19, 2012 6:24 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
Pick one
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by Brandon C. on Jan 19, 2012 6:34 PM EST via iPhone app up reply actions
Try again. Trust me its not going to happen.
by Gabby the Gutless Sniper on Jan 19, 2012 6:36 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
His goal scoring is on a menstrual calendar, one period a month.
by Gabby the Gutless Sniper on Jan 19, 2012 6:25 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
Hmm...
First goal: Carl Hagelin, Rangers win 4-2
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He looked like Jason Bay the other night with his scoring chances.
by Gabby the Gutless Sniper on Jan 19, 2012 6:23 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
Does he even remember which end to shoot at?
by Gabby the Gutless Sniper on Jan 19, 2012 6:22 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
Richards first goal. 2-1 rangers win.
by RangersBL2 on Jan 19, 2012 6:02 PM EST via iPhone app reply actions
Richards is useless after losing his GF
by Gabby the Gutless Sniper on Jan 19, 2012 6:21 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
How does he score with his ass nailed to the bench and his balls tucked into his mangina like Buffalo Bill?
by Gabby the Gutless Sniper on Jan 19, 2012 6:16 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
#5.
DAN GIRARDI DEFINITELY OPENING UP THE SCORING TONIGHT GUYS.
by VVIZARD on Jan 19, 2012 6:16 PM EST via mobile reply actions
He cant even get a shot on net..slow footed bastard.
by Gabby the Gutless Sniper on Jan 19, 2012 6:22 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
Now your cooking with gas.
by Gabby the Gutless Sniper on Jan 19, 2012 6:32 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
DEL Z.
w/ a blast from the point on the PP…
by VVIZARD on Jan 19, 2012 6:36 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
WIDE
…moves along the boards and out of the zone.
by VVIZARD on Jan 19, 2012 6:38 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
and right into our empty net and we lose 4-2.
by Eastern Impact on Jan 19, 2012 6:40 PM EST up reply actions
The only thing Del Zotto ever blasted was Stamkos’ face after a game of truth or dare at a Holiday Inn during summer leagues in 2004.
by Gabby the Gutless Sniper on Jan 19, 2012 6:44 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
His goals so far have defied logic and the laws of space/time continuem so anything is possible.
by Gabby the Gutless Sniper on Jan 19, 2012 6:30 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
His 15 minutes are just about up. He’s going to love Hartford in February.
by Gabby the Gutless Sniper on Jan 19, 2012 6:28 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
I don’t think he gets sent down since he’d have to clear waivers.
by Eastern Impact on Jan 19, 2012 6:29 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah, everyone is wet in the pants for a marginal 4th line player that thinks he has puck skills of 1st line player.
by Gabby the Gutless Sniper on Jan 19, 2012 6:31 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
If we’re gonna send down and possibly lose a marginal 4th line player it should be EC not Mitchell.
by Eastern Impact on Jan 19, 2012 6:36 PM EST up reply actions
Both are turds that need to be flushed for this team to achieve greatness.
by Gabby the Gutless Sniper on Jan 19, 2012 6:41 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
Bad back and 10 years older than Wolski and he’s still the better player.
by Gabby the Gutless Sniper on Jan 19, 2012 6:46 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
Two of those guys should be giving some of their money to the third because of how dominant he has been and how much suckage they have provided.
by Gabby the Gutless Sniper on Jan 19, 2012 6:40 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
Multiple people can guess same player, you only get points for FIRST RANGER goal scorer.
If you want to predict score or all scorers that’s fine but it will count for nothing.
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by Brandon C. on Jan 19, 2012 6:34 PM EST via iPhone app reply actions
How about nobody?
Rangers get caught looking ahead to Boston and lose 3-0.
by Gabby the Gutless Sniper on Jan 19, 2012 6:38 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
You can predict zero that’s fine
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by Brandon C. on Jan 19, 2012 6:59 PM EST via iPhone app up reply actions
Gabbbbbby
He’s gotta get his scoring back, I say he gets the 1st one
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Hagelin
hes been playing too good latley to not score
by Prustyballs94 on Jan 19, 2012 6:42 PM EST via Android app reply actions
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by Brandon C. on Jan 19, 2012 6:59 PM EST via iPhone app reply actions
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