The positives are that Laf was a beast and Kakko seemed to find his mojo today. Brodzinski had a good game as did Cuylle. If bottom six plays like this Monday, they have an excellent shot to win. Downside, really bad turnovers by Goodrow and Trouba, who has struggled, put them in a 2-0 hole early in the first. Can't keep making the same mistake on clearing attempts. Plus, Fox and Lindgren still are not on top of their games.
- airjan23

Panarin and Trocheck both has their worst games of the playoffs. Bottom 6 was good overall. Thought the Zib line has some good shifts too

Panarin and Trocheck both has their worst games of the playoffs. Bottom 6 was good overall. Thought the Zib line has some good shifts too
- TPC

Yea, when Laffy was double shifted with them. hah

Yea, when Laffy was double shifted with them. hah
- aecliptic

Nah even with Roslovic. That line was solid

I thought the refs did fine tonight. Canes got the call in their favor in this one, we got it on the cross check a few games ago. Both weak, but both penalties. That cross check doesn’t get called all game, but bc of where on the ice it happened it got called. All good in my book

I thought the refs did fine tonight. Canes got the call in their favor in this one, we got it on the cross check a few games ago. Both weak, but both penalties. That cross check doesn’t get called all game, but bc of where on the ice it happened it got called. All good in my book
- nyrangers9479

I personally prefer it this way. I dont want to see ticky-tack, borderline calls made. If its gonna be called its gotta be clear cut. Playoff hockey has a reputation. Thats why when we talk about it, its like something completely different from the last 82 games we watched. I would hate for the refs to ruin that experience.

I think we played well after the 3rd goal, they really settled in. I didn’t think they had a chance to win at 3-1. Had quite a few grade A’s just couldn’t convert tonight. Probably their best effort 5 in 5 on the series so that’s a positive, continue that in game 5

The Garden wont let them lose Monday, that place will be going bonkers

They did what they needed down there, got a split

If Chytil can get back in there maybe he can slide into Roslovics spot. Jack hasn’t been bad or anything but maybe they need a different look in the top 6. The 3rd line was buzzing all game so they should probably keep that together for now

We opposed to this for game 5?

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