In a game that could have quickly gone off the rails, the Rangers rallied for a hard-earned 4-3 win over the Montreal Canadiens!
– Best third period in a very, VERY long time
– Matthew Robertson scores, remains an early feel-good story
– Sam Carrick = unsung hero
Episode 1,405.
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16 Comments
Anyone know what Quick was saying to Hudson after the Carrick fight?
Maybe they can score a goal at home now.
A few things that have changed drastically from last season, North South play and K Miller not serving up turnovers.
Didn’t appreciate the Fox flop in the Toronto OT.
Rangers leading the league in hits so far this year!
After Edstrom’s one fight last year there aren’t too many players who would want to fight him.
Sheary still on the team so i don't give a crap about them.
TLDR lots to like here, but let's not get excited because "It's only one game" and Montembeault was Not Good At All.
Loved Carrick taking out Hutson like a sack of garbage, then more than holding his own against the X-man. Also loved Quick giving Hutson a verbal beat-down for the embarrassing mismatch. Massive FU points for both guys, and I think it changed the game. Needs to continue. As does the impressive team defense.
Also loved Mika hitting on a one-timer for the first time in about 2 years, and Panarin sniping for once. And Robertson played like a seasoned vet after getting undressed at the blue line on his first shift — good on Sullivan for sticking with him, Lavvy would have benched him and ruined his career. And the solid team defense continues. All good!
BUT …
1) The sluggish start once again reared its ugly head.
2) They have fallen to new depths with the missed opportunities and lack of net-front authority.
3) No one should be congratulating themselves for Montembeault's three soft goals and terrible 3d period …
4) … or for Montreal's terrible D on Panarin's snipe — ffs it was a 2 on 4.
5) They are still using only one line on the PP and have all of 19% to show for it.
6) Zero goals for 3 at home still adds up to not even a sniff at the playoffs.
I'm unconvinced the team defense will continue — we saw them play awesome stretches under Lavvy, only to revert to pond hockey on a permanent basis. And even if the defense holds, until they resolve the finishing and PP problems this team is going nowhere.
Carrick and Mika have been really good so far this season
2nd per, 3:50 on the Habs breakaway, why wasn’t a penalty called against Gallagher vs Laf? Interference? Hooking? Good game all around, Need to bank points.
Btw, I recommend buying some of Sam Carrick’s maple syrup, it’s really good
Mika is so frustrating, but he’s probably had more hits this season than all of last.
Laffy is bust
everyone was worried about their defense to start the seasson. team defense had been real good
Score at home and then they're talking
What a relief watching the breadman put one in the pantry.
Canadien fans really thought this game was gonna be a cake walk well surprise this is not the same team of last season. The announcers all they talked about was how this pass quickly then on the third period the announcers were quieted as the Rangers tied and took the lead. Kudos on how the Rangers won. As for Mika his plays are still off and slow. I believe this team is on a mission and that’s to make the playoffs with ease. We have the best goaltenders starting and secondary.
Oh one more thing, let’s not forget Laba.