The Rangers needed to get out of the gate early in this series lest they give Washington any hope. With the considerable help of the fourth line, that goal was achieved.
Scoring started early in the second period with a goal by future all-star Rempe (1) at 04:17 from the left post on a beautiful pass from Vesey (1). Goodrow (1) also made a nice play getting the puck to Vesey. The Garden was set to explode after any Ranger score but the decibel level was even higher with Rempe doing it.
Less than a minute later, at 04:50, Panarin (1) wristed one past Lindgren, assisted by Trocheck (1) and Lafreniere (1). Lafreniere made the play by taking the puck away from a Washington player with a hard check on the corner boards before sending it off to Trocheck.
Less than two minutes later, at 06:23, Vesey (1) scored from above the slot on a wrist shot. The play developed quickly off a Goodrow (2) faceoff win, with an unrecorded assist by Rempe’s elbow which impeded a Capital’s player from reaching Vesey.
The Rangers napped a little bit after that goal and gave one back in short order at 07:31 to Fehervary (1) who deflected in a Terrible Tom Wilson shot. 3-1 after two is how the period would end.
The Rangers controlled the situation well in the third. Patience paid off when Zibanejad hit BFF Kreider with a long leading cross ice pass across the red line. Kreider (1) turned the speed on and put a backhand past Lindgren at the last moment. Zibanejad (1) and Roslovic (1) with the assists. 4-1 NYR as it would end.
The fourth line delivered considerable energy and points in this game and Rempe, for whatever reason, seems to get deep into opponents heads. The Rangers were disciplined in the game, even as the referees tried to make the game about them and not the players. The one slight negative is that Wilson was allowed to continue his on-ice antics, twice creaming Zibanejad and once late in the game hitting Shesterkin on his back with his stick (and not in a cross check manner).* The latter play did result in Schneider getting in a late scuffle with Wilson but it looks like it will take a Trouba or Rempe levelling Wilson to put an end to his nonsense.
*Upon further review, in slow motion on YouTube, Wilson’s first chop catches the top of the crossbard, the subsequent attempts didn’t make it thanks to Schneider, though from TV broadcast the camera angle sure made it look like Wilson made contact. So attempted nastiness with his stick. Still needs to be taught a good lesson!
Late wrap, been checking bar rooms for CCCP. Might have snuck in house past his mother-in-law in the wee hours 🤣
LikeLiked by 2 people
Think it will be hard for Laviolette to make any change to lines after a win. But would not be surprised if game 4 saw Rempe and Roslovic come out and Brodude and Chytil go in. Game 3 usually a bruiser, especially if underdog is down 2-0 so Rempe will be in lineup for that for sure.
LikeLike
Rempe gets con smythe scoring 42 goals
LikeLiked by 2 people
thought roslovic was active on the forcheck and winning some puck possession and using edges to creat some space. His speed pushes the slower capital back.
would keep lines as is
so frustrating that Wilson does worse things than rempe and yet no calls from ref. He’s also a coward picking on non fighters his whole career.
rempe did good not to take mcilwrath invitation up 3-1 late
LikeLiked by 6 people
Thanks for the post game post, Beezle! Mother in law says “HI! Let’s Go Rangers!”
LikeLiked by 1 person
Didnt one of the great bastions of sport journalism recently declare Caps’ depth superior to the Rangers? I guess we’ll see but NYR 4th line certainly made its own case yesterday.
LikeLiked by 3 people
Corporal, the most frustrating thing about Teflon Tom is how he escapes from most of his infractions. Guy should have had about 20 minutes in the box game 1 alone.
LikeLiked by 2 people
Wilson doesn’t like to dance with fellow heavyweights. He’s takes the body well enough but he’s much lesss a fighter…
LikeLiked by 1 person
Great write-up, Beez. Laff check a beaut; Wilson cracking on our goalie’s (whatever the f..k his name is) *Avery* lower back; 4th Line magic. I much prefer hard-nosed play and BIG hitting to fistfights, must admit, but sometimes you just have to stand up for yourself.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Beezle
Excellent post game editorial you deserve a blue moon!
LikeLiked by 2 people
Rempe’s mother in town. He said it was the first time in his life he made dinner reservations. :)
LikeLiked by 3 people
beeze – Wilson hit the crossbar, not shesty, late in the third. Still, it didn’t stop Schneider from giving Wilson the business. Miller jumped in as well. I’ve noticed that since Miller kicked Marino’s azz during the devils’ line brawl he’d much more physical assertive. Seems a much needed confidence boost for the lad.
LikeLiked by 3 people
he’s ^ ….physically ^…
LikeLike
agree E3. I was hopeful that brawl and how much he smiled in box afterwards would catapult millers physicality and confidence
LikeLike
E3, think you are right – the first chop blade hit the cross bar and the ones after Schneider was able to prevent the stick from coming down. At the least, the intent seemed to be there!
LikeLike
Beezle
Wilson and intent are synonymous.
LikeLike
from sat night
LikeLiked by 4 people
Dream: NYR should win the next two, Caps throw everything at them in Game 4 and eke out a victory, NYR finish up at home.
Real: NYR let them hang around tomorrow long enough and Caps win in OT. NYR win Game 3 and let off the gas in Game 4 before winning the next two. I have to endure Caps horn guy for max three games.
LikeLiked by 1 person
”Rempe, for whatever reason, seems to get deep into opponents heads”
Also not sure why this is, but he has a reputation (ex. the Sportscenter comments I referenced in the previous thread).
LikeLike
Rempe had a tremendous impact on the ice, the team wants him out there.
Kids a center as is Edstrom. Your bottom 6 centers for the next 5 years
LikeLike
nice recap Beezle… that was a great play by Laffy on check and takeaway on Bread goal. Also Remper did make a nice hockey play on the goal. Did a nice pivot to face net and open up for a shot instead of trailing off into corner .
LikeLiked by 3 people
Never realized just how tough Hank really is. Two personalities. Should have known.
LikeLike
#20 again puts his glove in high-held stick and hi-5s Remp. Funny stuff.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Speaking of Wilson, the Jets finally traded theirs. To the Broncos .
LikeLike
Lost in all the celebration was Wilson viciously stick whacking our goalie and lack of due response from Zebras and us.
LikeLike
Here’s the big question we need to ask. Do we want the Canes to annihilate the fog horns in 4 games or do we want this stretched out so we have a worn out Cane team ???
LikeLike
Lindy Ruff back to Buffalo. High mileage retread!
LikeLiked by 4 people
Beezle
Well it worked once why not?
LikeLike
He’s been dancing so long he does a rough lindy.
LikeLike
I’d like the Canes to go up 2-0, then 3-1, and win 4-2. It should be a heavy heavy series.
LikeLike
I like your take Admiral I’d go for that 4-2 Canes in a heartbeat.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Canes in 3OT Game 7.
LikeLiked by 2 people
g-damn foghorns – canes favorites to win SC?? My a$$.
LikeLike
isles choked
LikeLike
The Icelanders are one sorry excuse for a hockey club.
LikeLike
Canes 4 unanswered goals now lead with 2 min to go.
shots at one point were 36- 12… Foghorns 1 shot in 3rd period. Hey remember how everyone told us how great and terrifying they were a week ago?
LikeLiked by 1 person
AA, we should link up tomorrow night. Where are you sitting?
LikeLiked by 1 person
First loss in Icelander playoff history when leading in a game by 3+ goals. Hahahaha
LikeLiked by 1 person
I was looking forward to some playoff OT. Should’ve known better than to rely on the isles.
LikeLike
Icelander embarrassing loss Jamesgeau
LikeLiked by 1 person
Foghorns blow a 3-0 lead by literally trying the same crap they did in the regular season at UBS versus the Rangers.
this time, standing around an entire 3rd period plus like human pilons in front of “Varly” didn’t work. It’s friggin playoffs on the road!
LikeLiked by 1 person
2 down 2 to go for isles to go bye bye
chokers and very dirty team
LikeLiked by 2 people
isles fans worst fanbase in all sports
LikeLiked by 3 people
Kakko – I’ll be in somewhere called C4. Seats 8, 9, 10!
probably wearing a rangers hat.
LikeLike
LMFAO @ Islanders!
LikeLiked by 5 people
unreal loss.
LikeLiked by 1 person
LikeLiked by 2 people
If the Izlanders get swept out on home ice, I wouldn’t lose any sleep over it
LikeLiked by 1 person
If you have insomnia, I wouldn’t lose any sleep over it.
LikeLiked by 1 person
In my heart, I was hoping for the Islanders to lose 10-0 in 4 straight games, so they could hold the record for worst playoff series loss in hockey history. In my head, I was hoping for 7 extremely physical, extremely emotionally draining, triple OT games, with each team knocking out player after player from the other team each game, so all that’s left is two teams made up of AHL call ups. Have I mentioned how much I hate the Islanders? it would be helpful if they can at least manage two wins in this series, but I don’t think that is happening. Another reason to hate them, they never help us!!
LikeLiked by 2 people
The foghorns will answer back.
what an absolutely brutal, disheartening loss.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Fishsticks attempting rope-a-dope was a sight to behold.
LikeLike
The Legend continues to grow
Rempe’s linemate Jimmy Vesey, who fed him the puck from behind the Washington net on his goal, said, “When he’s in the lineup, he has an effect on the rest of us.’’
https://nypost.com/2024/04/22/sports/matt-rempe-impressing-rangers-with-more-than-playoffs-scoring-touch/
LikeLiked by 2 people
Rempe knew mom was watching so he had to behave himself. He’s a good kid who’s having a lot of fun. I think he loosens the group up as well. They don’t grip the sticks as tightly.
LikeLiked by 3 people
Roy tried that same TURTLING shot blocking garbage that barely worked when the Foghorns played the Rangers.
LikeLiked by 1 person
The SOGs were like 38-12. You need to put up more of a fight than that. Patty Roy is doing the best he can with the roster. I was watching the Knicks mostly, but every time I flipped it on there was a siege in the Isles end. They may get lucky and win one game in the horse barn. Rangers need to get it done quickly so they aren’t burned out for the Canes.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Hopefully the Icelanders can make it 2-2 after two. Didn’t Carp say it yet?
LikeLiked by 3 people
Isles dont come back from that kind of collapse… just no depth
LikeLike
Sog 38-12 due to TURTLING.
Even an AHL team would be able to put more pressure on than merely standing around in front the goaltender blocking shots.
LikeLiked by 2 people
hopefully the isles get swept.
out with the garbage team and their miserable fanbase
LikeLiked by 1 person
If the baitfish play the way they did in the 1st they may win a game. Pylon hockey won’t work against the crazy canes.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Shot attempts 110-28 Canes. Varlamov must have looked like Denis Lemieux last night.
LikeLike
Lindy Ruff back with Buffalo. They should just name him coach for life and get it over with. He just looks so good behind that bench.
If Ranger’s learned anything from last year we will soon find out. Do not think series is over. Play every shift hard and win. It is a long road to a Cup and their journey has just begun.
LGR
LikeLiked by 5 people
Per @SNstats : the 4,333 days between Adam Henrique’s last two playoff goals is an NHL record. Previous: Craig Ludwig 4,079
LikeLike
hate henrique. couldn’t switch the station quick enough in 2012
at least his last goal in 2012 wasn’t against us.
LikeLiked by 2 people
Fishsticks aren’t just going away and neither are the Caps. The Rangers were playing “perfect hockey” against the Devils last year until they weren’t. Then proceeded to humiliate themselves getting shut out in two of three.
Of course those Devils were a far more effective team than these Caps, but the Rangers still have a big something to prove that they can play hard and disciplined through the series.
LikeLiked by 2 people
Saw that Jeff Skinner has played over 1,000 regular season games and 0 playoff games. Weirdest stat in awhile.
LikeLiked by 4 people
Apparently the Western Conference is defense optional.
LikeLiked by 1 person
has norm ever been more wrong about a player than he has been about rempe? Asking for a friend ….
LikeLiked by 3 people
good for ruff.
he was great as rangers assistant and got a raw deal with being fired in NJ with how that team was built and the injuries.
hope he puts the Sabres into the playoffs again finally!
LikeLiked by 1 person
at this point. Maybe it’s best if canes sleep walk to a sweep and get rusty cause it doesn’t look like the piles will tire them out
LikeLike
Need Azzdancers to stand up and take a couple to extend that series. They don’t have enough skill to beat the Canes forecheck.
Metro is/was super weak this season. Factor that into ECF match up.
LikeLiked by 1 person
pesce got hurt seemingly pretty bad last night
LikeLike
wonder how many more years brooks will keep working as reporter/columnist
he’s 74 now
LikeLike
let’s hope the Nyr can win at least once more before uncle Larry puts away his typewriter.
LikeLiked by 2 people
maybe sam was talking about larrys lifetime?
then again sam will be 77 in august
LikeLiked by 1 person
Still can’t believe Assdancers blew that game.
LikeLike
then again i’ll be 69 this year. i tell people i’ll be 70. not this year though
LikeLike
Dont see the Isles coming back from that collapse…hope Im wrong and they can push this to 6 games
LikeLiked by 2 people
thought that Buffalo job was Pecca’s
LikeLiked by 2 people
good point about peca
LikeLiked by 2 people
Record Salary Cap overages
Rangers on the hook for $512,500, add 25K if they win cup
LikeLiked by 2 people
Mollie says no line up changes. Not a shock
LikeLiked by 2 people
If I were NYR, I’d not win the Cup and pocket the $25k.
LikeLiked by 1 person
‘We’ve only just begun…
Sharing horizons that are new to us
Watching the signs along the way…
Talking it over, just the few of us
Working together day to day…together!’
,
LikeLiked by 1 person
beezle
it seems that we had about 145 k in cap room at end of season. so i presume that can be netted against the 512 k (+ 25 k) to reduce that a bit. unless it’s already netted?
and we had about 611 k hitting this years cap from the previous year.
LikeLike
coos
Nailed it!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Rangers will win tonight. If they don’t they’re not serious.
LikeLiked by 1 person
And they have learned anything from the past 2 years.
LikeLike
no excuse if they don’t win tonight.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Question — probably a stupid one but I’ll ask anyway — do you think the Rangers (and other teams not playing) watched the Canes/Isles last night, and if so, what was the reaction, if any?
Rangers really should win tonight, btw.
LikeLike
Alex – I don’t think you can carry forward unused cap to apply against bonuses. But I’m not a cap guru.
LikeLike
some Georgi love from Denver
https://denversports.com/2112318/alexandar-georgiev-shouldnt-play-another-game-for-the-avalanche/
LikeLiked by 1 person
oh Georgie. Fall from grace. Couldn’t happen to a more deserving arrogant prickly
get TonyD thought on this on Avery’s podcast.
LikeLike
oh Georgie. Fall from grace. Couldn’t happen to a more deserving arrogant p o s
get TonyD thought on this on Avery’s podcast
LikeLiked by 2 people
AA, other than plastic explosives, I don’t know what C4 is. Lol
LikeLiked by 1 person
Georgie not helped by 125 starts in the past two regular seasons, Avs never got a back up that could be played for 25 games.
LikeLiked by 2 people
MacCauley and Nicholson in stripes tonight. One is blind, the other thinks it a penalty to look mean at your opponent.
LikeLiked by 2 people
McCauley was surprisingly halfway decent for the first game of the Florida battle.
Speaking of which, I’ll be watching the Ranger game on my tablet at the Panther game. I’m going to miss a bunch of good stuff that’s happening live in front of my eyes. Lol
LikeLike
hate when mcauley makes it about him
though, first period last game couldn’t get much worse with Sutherland making several weak calls with a certain level of blow hardness
LikeLiked by 3 people
Hey AA. There’s a big team store on the ground floor at the arena. Meet me in front of it after the first intermission…or the second. Whichever is easier for you. If that doesn’t work, my seats are section 334, row 2, seats 14 and 15. I’ll look for your Ranger hat. I’ll be wearing Panther gear with Rangers underneath. Lol
LikeLiked by 1 person
Great. The Wes McCauley show.
LikeLiked by 1 person
‘You’re not gonna like this…but…’ What an egotistical doosh.
LikeLike
‘Knock 3 times on the ceiling if you want me…A toke on the pipe means you ain’t gonna show…’
LikeLike
Lets ggoooooo LGR!
LikeLike
let’s go rangers
LikeLike
E3 – prediction?
LikeLike
I predict a new post
LikeLiked by 1 person