It’s so obvious how we have to play to be successful, but we’re just not consistent with it...
What we did well against Philly is the opposite of the spectrum tonight. - John Tortorella
Goals: Andy McDonald | 21 Assists: T.J. Oshie | 26 Points: Andy McDonald | 46 +/-: Mike Weaver | +8 PIM: Cam Janssen | 163 FO%: Jay McClement | 49.9
PROJECTED LINES:
Paul Kariya - David Backes (A) - T.J. Oshie
Andy McDonald - Patrik Berglund - David Perron
Alex Steen - Jay McClement - Brad Boyes
Brad Winchester - Keith Tkachuk - B.J. Crombeen
Roman Polak - Erik Johnson
Barret Jackman (A) - Mike Weaver
Carlo Colaiacovo - Eric Brewer (C)
Goals: Marian Gaborik | 36 Assists: Marian Gaborik | 37 Points: Marian Gaborik | 73 +/-: Erik Christensen | +11 PIM: Sean Avery | 154 FO%: Chris Drury | 53.0
PROJECTED LINES:
Brandon Dubinsky - Erik Christensen - Marian Gaborik
Vinny Prospal (A) - Artem Anisimov - Ryan Callahan (A)
Sean Avery - Olli Jokinen - Chris Drury (C)
Jody Shelley - Brian Boyle - Brandon Prust
Marc Staal - Michal Rozsival
Michael Del Zotto - Dan Girardi
Wade Redden - Matt Gilroy
Last time they were absolutely dominated in every aspect of the game, especially physically.
It was downright embarrassing.
Would be shocked if they pulled off a win here.
I'm glad he finally went back to Dubi-Christensen-Gaborik line. They played great together and there was no reason to break them up in the first place. Every game now is a must win.
I don't really understand this "must win" term.
Must win or else what?
We've been saying that for a couple of weeks now, and they keep losing "must win" games.
5:00: Arrive at MSG Pregame: Tortorella: Discuss no game plan of any merit whatsoever; annoy players with bad attitude and stupid ******** 7:00: Gametime 1st period: Allow the first goal; play tentatively throughout 2nd period: Some degree of natural competitive spirit surfaces 3rd period: If tied after 2nd period: Play tentatively again; lose in final minutes (score in own net if possible); If trailing after 2nd period: Mix lines a bunch of times, don't score Post-game: Tortorella: Insult players; berate reporters; make excuses
Last edited by Kind of Blue: 03-17-2010 at 11:05 PM.
5:00: Arrive at MSG Pregame: Tortorella: Discuss no game plan of any merit whatsoever; annoy players with bad attitude and stupid ******** 7:00: Gametime 1st period: Allow the first goal; play tentatively throughout 2nd period: Some degree of natural competitive spirit surfaces 3rd period: If tied after 2nd period: Play tentatively again; lose in final minutes (score in own net if possible); If trailing after 2nd period: Mix lines a bunch of times, don't score Post-game: Tortorella: Insult players; berate reporters; make excuses for lack of answers
better switch coaches then, we see how well that worked out last time
rangers win + bruins loss vs pitt would set up a good matchup sunday vs boston.
Rangers loss+Bruins win=5 point lead(again)setting up the game on Sunday in Boston. The Rangers and Bruins don't play another game between tomorrow night and Sunday. If the previous scenario works out,the Rangers are playing for their season on Sunday. 7 point lead by Boston.
Boston wants blood for the Savard hit. Pittsburgh played tonight. Lost again to Jersey. Have to travel.
5:00: Arrive at MSG Pregame: Tortorella: Discuss no game plan of any merit whatsoever; annoy players with bad attitude and stupid ******** 7:00: Gametime 1st period: Allow the first goal; play tentatively throughout 2nd period: Some degree of natural competitive spirit surfaces 3rd period: If tied after 2nd period: Play tentatively again; lose in final minutes (score in own net if possible); If trailing after 2nd period: Mix lines a bunch of times, don't score Post-game: Tortorella: Insult players; berate reporters; make excuses for lack of answers
Couldn't have said it better myself.
Anyway, Lets go Rangers
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I think we should start applying the same effort to the GDT that the Rangers apply to their games. Lets role play, i'll be Wade Redden. The 3rd pairing poster who gets payed by the eyebrow.
I think we should start applying the same effort to the GDT that the Rangers apply to their games. Lets role play, i'll be Wade Redden. The 3rd pairing poster who gets payed by the eyebrow.
The Rangers are embarrassed. They are going to come out FLYING. We are gonna win 2-1 or 2-0 but should have won by a lot more. Gonna put up 33+ shots. Dominating game from start to finish. I'm putting 50$ on this game.
We have to win tonight. Let's hope this is 2007 all over again where a home game against STL turns around the season. I keep flipping back from whether it's right to tank or not, but I'll never root against the boys, and they're obviously trying to win, so I'm going to support them. Let's do it.
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