The New Jersey Devils, unfortunately, suffered another 5-1 loss at home to New York Rangers. They now trail the series 2-0 and have to head over to Madison Square Garden on Saturday. Lindy Ruff made some questionable lineup decisions yet again including making Jonas Siegenthaler a healthy scratch in favor of Brendan Smith and giving Miles Wood another chance. Aside from Erik Haula’s power-play goal in the first period, the Devils couldn’t get anything to work especially while playing 5-on-5. Jon Chik (@LockedOnRangersNHL) and I collaborated once more on a crossover. This time we shared our postgame reactions.
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Embarrassing back to back BLOW OUT loses! 0 response in game 2 and now we’re going to the Garden. Tis over. An utter complete let down! Perfect time to slump.
I'm a die hard rangers fan , I felt embarrassed for the devil's players how embarrassing halfway through the third in the playoffs it's all empty seats and rangers fans left , completely abandoned. I'm not counting this Devil's team out though they are a good team.
A lot of teams had an inflated record this year thanks to the “Tank for Bedard” race. 6 – 9 teams were actively trying to lose. Can’t go by regular season records because they are all off. Basing expected playoff success by inflated records is asking for egg-in-your-face.
Do you know that the Rangers are forcing your team to play a different game? We are using the old Devils' trap game in the middle of the ice.
That is why you guys are not generating speed through the neutral zone.
Your team is a speedy and counter-punching team forcing the opposition to make a mistake between the blue line built for a regular season. Dump and chase, and physicality are not your game.
But in the playoff, the neutral zone shrinks, and you guys have clueless about how to handle that because of the inexperience.
You are not playing against Columbus Blue Jackets.
Rangers own these little girls from New Jersey.
Gallant and Drury are executing a grand plan with team built for playoffs.
Part was learning from loss to Bolts in last year’s ECF after being up 2-0, acquiring seasoned cup-winning veterans
to complement Igor, and conserving energy once playoff spot was clinched.
Devils are simply a collection of youngsters simply trying to kill with speed like they’ve done all regular season,
with shaky defense and no plan B.
LGR!!!
The Devils are going to get embarrassed like the Lightning and come back bigger, better, and stronger next year and go on to repeat Cup championships. That's the plan, right? Right? :')
The last two games have been tough to watch, I don't know if the Rangers are this good (I don't believe they are), I don't know if the Devils are this bad (I don't believe they are) but so far, this has been the only non-competitive series.
The Devils have gotten away from their speed and rush game, part of that has been due to the Rags' game plan but part of that could be due to Lindy and the coaching staff. If you try to play the game the Rags want you to play, you're gonna lose.
I want more skill and scoring, obviously, and less stupidity and buffoonery from the Devils. They're not going to make any comebacks with physicality, which isn't their game.
We are terribly out coached. Schmid needs to start game 3 and Ruff needs to actually realize we are in the playoffs and make adjustments to the game plan. The rangers are exploiting our weaknesses and game planning against us. We are playing like it’s regular season.
Expect Devs to simplify road game better for them right now. Devs growing up…Where is Dougie? He seems lost…I counted 9 icings in the first period and the Devs won every draw after that or it would have been over earlier… Rangers learned Presidents Trophy meaningless…Look at Bruins record setting year plays Bergeron in last game and he gets hurt. Now in a battle. Teams copying Tampa’s structure. Its so close with all playoff teams…I’ve never seen anything like it. Every series is up un the air except this one right now.
It's one thing to play physical, but it's completely another thing, when your physicality leads to power plays for the opposing team. And the Devils are giving the Rangers way too many power play chances, when combined with all the skill players the Rangers have, is spelling doom for the Devils. The Devils are not built for this. They need to play with speed, and create chances off the rush. The Rangers are not allowing anything of the sort. Even when the Devils get a shot on Shesterkin, it's usually one and done, since the Rangers are not allowing 2nd chance opportunities. Good luck to the Devils at MSG, but in all likelihood, this series is pretty much over. Can't see how the Devils completely turn their game around, and stop this talented Rangers bunch, which have the experience, and are clicking on all cylinders. And which Devils goalie can honestly outplay Igor Shesterkin? LGR!!
Timo Meier has been invisible also. Very disappointed in his play so far. Not sure if I'd make a big commitment to him in the offseason. At this point, let someone else overpay.
With the Hughes / Kakko comparison, Hughes is obviously the better player, but he was also thrust into the top line role. He was expected to be the star of the team. Kakko joined an already deep, veteran team. He's been used as a role player. He's not going to have the same star responsibility and opportunities as a typical top-2 overall pick. Rangers got lucky with the high draft picks. It's the same with Lafreniere. It's frustrating to not get top production from them, but I also try and take it with a grain of salt.
The Devils showed very little class late in the 3rd.. There is a difference between playing physical, sending a message, and being a sore loser. They crossed that line, not a good look.
Puts some respect on Igor’s name
My Rangers still have work to do. We were down 2-0 last year to the Pens and came back and won it. So until we get 4th win .I'm not convinced. Having said that .Go Rangers
As a Ranger fan the Devils scare the hell out of me for the next few years. They have some crazy good young talent. I think the biggest issue with the devils right now is lack of experience in the playoffs for these kids. I’m not saying the series is over but I think it might take a year of having a hard time the first time very n the playoffs in order to gain experience. Next year and the following years the Devils are going to be scary in the playoffs and as Ranger fan I don’t want to face them as they grow more experienced
Schmid & Luke Hughes
Ruff is clueless. He has no adjustment for Kreider scoring 4 identical goals.
Ruff BLEW IT.
Vitek is TOAST
Jonas, Jesper, Luke, Schmid IN
Smith, Yegor, Wood, Vitek OUT
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What is happening? Are we really that far from the top? It's really everything, defence, goalie, offence. Can't see how to fix this.
Isn't Siegenthaler by far our best defensive defensman? Like how dumb can you be, Lindy? Dude really loses all the respect he earned this season with such dumbass decisions! If Schmid doesn't start the next game I'm done with this clown!