They had 12 scoring chances and 3 high danger chances in the first period. As opposed to zero for the Rangers. You can be happy the Rangers won. But you also have to admit playing like that and winning is lucky.
- tomburton99

No, not as a rule I don't.
I watched that game with a certain level of fascination. The 'Canes are a phenomenal team right now. I'm not sure I picked out a single mistake made by any of their players in the 1st period. At all. None of them. Yet, apart from an perfect shot by Aho, we stayed right with them. ONLY allowing 3 dangerous chances is not lucky. It's hard work and effort. I was not upset with the Rangers after one period, I was impressed with the Hurricanes. No quit in NY was on full display. We all know by now this team gets better as the game wears on. They worked the plan and counter-punched when possible and little by little we imprinted on the flow of the game and in the 3rd, we were the ones frustrating them.

Probably one of the dumbest things you have said.

Just dont engage with him!! Jeez
- Brukie

Jimmy should take tips on how you ignore Jimmy

Probably one of the dumbest things you have said.

Just dont engage with him!! Jeez
- Brukie

I can't, I see his name and I just wanna vomit, every single time

I think home ice vs the devils is what to shoot for. But is it really a big deal? They aren’t as good at home as they’re on the road (Devils I mean)

I can't, I see his name and I just wanna vomit, every single time
- jimbro83

That cant be healthy for you!!

I think home ice vs the devils is what to shoot for. But is it really a big deal? They aren’t as good at home as they’re on the road (Devils I mean)
- Slimtj100

Devils are an unproven playoff bound team. Who knows how they will perform.

That cant be healthy for you!!
- Brukie

I know Brukie

I keep saying I am gonna stop posting and you keep telling me to stay

Which is also true. The played better in the 3rd period. They engaged Carolina physically and limited their shots/scoring chances. Some questionable decisions, sure. But that is every game.
- tomburton99

End of the day both teams ended with exactly 2.2 xGF despite the extremely different styles of play.

No, not as a rule I don't.
I watched that game with a certain level of fascination. The 'Canes are a phenomenal team right now. I'm not sure I picked out a single mistake made by any of their players in the 1st period. At all. None of them. Yet, apart from an perfect shot by Aho, we stayed right with them. ONLY allowing 3 dangerous chances is not lucky. It's hard work and effort. I was not upset with the Rangers after one period, I was impressed with the Hurricanes. No quit in NY was on full display. We all know by now this team gets better as the game wears on. They worked the plan and counter-punched when possible and little by little we imprinted on the flow of the game and in the 3rd, we were the ones frustrating them.
- Tonybere

Like I said to Jan, for as much as disliked watching the first two period, you (I) have to give the Rangers credit for the 3rd period. Of the last 6 period played vs the Canes Tuesday and yesterday, they was easily their best. Credit where credit is due from me.

End of the day both teams ended with exactly 2.2 xGF despite the extremely different styles of luck.
- BINGO!

- fixed

End of the day both teams ended with exactly 2.2 xGF despite the extremely different styles of play.
- BINGO!

Shut up loser.

Devils are an unproven playoff bound team. Who knows how they will perform.
- Brukie

Yea agree. We’ll see first hand how they do 😬 they can score more then Carolina which is scary

Shut up loser.
- tomburton99

Yea agree. We’ll see first hand how they do 😬 they can score more then Carolina which is scary
- Slimtj100

Way more skilled up front but their defense still stinks

Like I said to Jan, for as much as disliked watching the first two period, you (I) have to give the Rangers credit for the 3rd period. Of the last 6 period played vs the Canes Tuesday and yesterday, they was easily their best. Credit where credit is due from me.
- tomburton99

Stunning development

Like I said to Jan, for as much as disliked watching the first two period, you (I) have to give the Rangers credit for the 3rd period. Of the last 6 period played vs the Canes Tuesday and yesterday, they was easily their best. Credit where credit is due from me.
- tomburton99

That's great that you can admit that. But, the fact that you chalk up playing a great team in their own barn and defending for all they're worth, limiting high quality chances, as luck is a narrow-minded view. IMO. It's a huge part of the game and we did it really well.

Way more skilled up front but their defense still stinks
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Unsure I would say stinks, would say not at Carolina level. When Nemec and Hughes are there, the talent level will get a major boost in future

Way more skilled up front but their defense still stinks
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It’ll be a high scoring series, which probably plays better into the rangers hands. They are more comfy in that type of game imo

Unsure I would say stinks, would say not at Carolina level. When Nemec and Hughes are there, the talent level will get a major boost in future
- airjan23

Oh yeah they're going to be a menace soon.

I don't have a lot of faith in their ability to hold off a high pressure attack.

Oh yeah they're going to be a menace soon.

I don't have a lot of faith in their ability to hold off a high pressure attack.
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Devils are spectacular at 3 on 3 overtime

That's great that you can admit that. But, the fact that you chalk up playing a great team in their own barn and defending for all they're worth, limiting high quality chances, as luck is a narrow-minded view. IMO. It's a huge part of the game and we did it really well.
- Tonybere

I mean that ended 53/47 for Carolina a slight coin flip. Could it have been worse, yeah.

Those two, yes. As whole unit, they don't seem to do it well given the stats.
- tomburton99

Idk man. They've outscored their opponents 26-9 in their last 6 games. We're not going to get that offensive explosion every night like we did against Pitt or NSH, especially against teams that play the style of hockey the Canes do. But we have the high end talent at every level, including our goaltender. I think that gives us the ability to play with any team and any style that team plays. Everything tightens up in the playoffs, so the goals will come fewer and further between likely. I don't consider having elite talent playing like elite talent lucky, though.

I mean that ended 53/47 for Carolina a slight coin flip. Could it have been worse, yeah.
- tomburton99

what's fun about coming to this blog anymore if we have a supposed fan who never shuts up who purposely tries to make everyone miserable when we win hockey games?

this is just never ending, and Jan doesn't do a thing about it

what's fun about coming to this blog anymore if we have a supposed fan who never shuts up who purposely tries to make everyone miserable when we win hockey games?

this is just never ending, and Jan doesn't do a thing about it
- jimbro83

I mean, I don't want to speak for Tony, but I'm not taking our conversation as an argument. I think it's two rational people discussing the game the Rangers played last night. Tony is more positive than I am. Am I doom and gloom? I don't think so. I just complimented their style of play in the 3rd period and Igor Shesterkin. Do I want the Rangers playing that more often than not, no. That's it. Tony's not wrong. I don't think I am either. Those two feelings can coexist.

I mean, I don't want to speak for Tony, but I'm not taking our conversation as an argument. I think it's two rational people discussing the game the Rangers played last night. Tony is more positive than I am. Am I doom and gloom? I don't think so. I just complimented their style of play in the 3rd period and Igor Shesterkin. Do I want the Rangers playing that more often than not, no. That's it. Tony's not wrong. I don't think I am either. Those two feelings can coexist.
- tomburton99

you've actually destroyed this blog

destroyed it