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Post by PG67 on Oct 26, 2023 14:11:26 GMT -5
New York Rangers vs. Edmonton Oilers TONIGHT - Thursday October 26, 2023
(9:00 PM ET - TV: MSG Network - Radio: ESPN 98.7 FM).
This is the third game of the 5-game road trip.
New York has recorded a power play goal in 5 of its first 6 games.
The team’s 30% power play percentage ranks 6th in the NHL.
They have have allowed the 4th fewest (tied) goals in the NHL with 13 and 5th fewest GA/GP (2.17). They have allowed the fewest shots per game in the NHL (24.0).
The Blueshirts’ 15 goals on the road are tied for the 3rd most in the NHL while their 2.00 GA/GP on the road are tied for the 3rd fewest in the NHL.
In all 4 wins, the Blueshirts have allowed 1 goal and in 3 of 4 wins the team has won by 2 or more goals.
According to NHL Edge, the Rangers have spent the 6th most percentage of time in the offensive zone in the NHL with a 43.4% clip and 7th fewest time in the defensive zone (39.0%).
Blake Wheeler has points in 5 of his last 7 games against Edmonton (1G-4A). Artemi Panarin has 8 points (1G-7A) in his last 4 contests against the Oilers. Chris Kreider has goals in 5-straight games against them. |
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Post by Double R on Oct 26, 2023 14:24:51 GMT -5
I realize Connor McDavid isn't playing, but that by no means makes this game an automatic win for the Rangers. Edmonton has a lot of firepower even without McDavid, and the Rangers will definitely need to be a lot better than they were against Calgary.
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Post by PG67 on Oct 26, 2023 14:27:11 GMT -5
I realize Connor McDavid isn't playing, but that by no means makes this game an automatic win for the Rangers. Edmonton has a lot of firepower even without McDavid, and the Rangers will definitely need to be a lot better than they were against Calgary. YES!!!
(I don't think the Rangers can sleep on ANY team, to be honest.)
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Post by NYR112935 on Oct 26, 2023 14:57:47 GMT -5
Would like to see Wheeler get going tonight, and that third line as a whole. We’re going to need them to produce a little more if these guys want to beat the really good teams. Let’s go Rangers!!!!
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Post by Double R on Oct 26, 2023 15:49:36 GMT -5
Would like to see Wheeler get going tonight, and that third line as a whole. We’re going to need them to produce a little more if these guys want to beat the really good teams. Let’s go Rangers!!!! Wheeler has done ugotz so far. |
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Post by NYR112935 on Oct 26, 2023 17:23:06 GMT -5
Would like to see Wheeler get going tonight, and that third line as a whole. We’re going to need them to produce a little more if these guys want to beat the really good teams. Let’s go Rangers!!!! Wheeler has done ugotz so far. I give him a little rope, because he played so long for the same team. He’s got to produce eventually though. If he doesn’t I move Goodrow up in his spot, and make a real checking line. Wheeler’s veteran presence for this team could be very important come crunch time. Hopefully he figures it out. |
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Post by exref on Oct 26, 2023 22:56:18 GMT -5
Game Observations
1) They're starting to get comfortable with Laviolette's system. There's no more fancy run and gun on offense, and defensively they are much more responsible.
2) They took the body a lot in this game
3) Quick has been much better than the way he looked in the preseason.
4) Bonino is a very smart defensive player.
5) Change the rule: no goal can be scored off an offensive player's skate blade no matter what.
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Post by PG67 on Oct 26, 2023 23:44:13 GMT -5
I thoroughly enjoyed this game tonight. Looks like the coach is preaching to the guys what we've been wanting to see for a while now. Great to see! It's so much more entertaining.
Excellent game by Quick.
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Post by nyrfan16 on Oct 26, 2023 23:49:59 GMT -5
I sensed exref's frustration with the ranger goal that was disallowed. All I'll say is that I've seen a lot worse that don't get overturned.
Wheeler didn't score, but he can feel good about his game right now.
Confidence is almost everything and Laffy is feeling it.
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Post by Double R on Oct 27, 2023 7:56:39 GMT -5
I wasn't able to watch the game last night, watched the highlights when I got back. Boy oh boy, who woulda thunk that Quick would be the goalie to get the first shutout of the season for the Rangers. He was terrible in the preseason, and so far he's given up 1 goal in two games. I hope like hell he keeps that up. Rangers played a very solid game all around. And as exref mentioned, it seems like the Rangers are starting to get comfortable with Laviolette's system. It's been a very successful road trip so far for the Rangers.
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Post by bob01 on Oct 27, 2023 10:45:04 GMT -5
Quick played the pre-season like a veteran who knew he had the job and wasn't going to risk a groin or hamstring trying to cover up for a lot of AHL guys who weren't going to be around when the season started. Good thing because he looked awful in the pre-season. But so did a lot of the veterans.
Wheeler hasn't scored but neither has Chytil or Zbadnijad. Cuylie's goal was a horseshit call.
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Post by Double R on Oct 27, 2023 10:59:58 GMT -5
Quick played the pre-season like a veteran who knew he had the job and wasn't going to risk a groin or hamstring trying to cover up for a lot of AHL guys who weren't going to be around when the season started. Good thing because he looked awful in the pre-season. But so did a lot of the veterans. Wheeler hasn't scored but neither has Chytil or Zbadnijad. Cuylie's goal was a horseshit call.Total horseshit call. There was no distinct kicking motion, therefore it should have counted. Cuylle got jobbed on that one. |
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Post by PG67 on Oct 27, 2023 11:04:20 GMT -5
Quick played the pre-season like a veteran who knew he had the job and wasn't going to risk a groin or hamstring trying to cover up for a lot of AHL guys who weren't going to be around when the season started. Good thing because he looked awful in the pre-season. But so did a lot of the veterans. Wheeler hasn't scored but neither has Chytil or Zbadnijad. Cuylie's goal was a horseshit call. |
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Post by Double R on Oct 27, 2023 13:06:16 GMT -5
Total horseshit call. There was no distinct kicking motion, therefore it should have counted. Cuylle got jobbed on that one. Seriously. And the 'war room' does this shit all the time. |
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Post by NYR112935 on Oct 27, 2023 21:15:10 GMT -5
Quick played the pre-season like a veteran who knew he had the job and wasn't going to risk a groin or hamstring trying to cover up for a lot of AHL guys who weren't going to be around when the season started. Good thing because he looked awful in the pre-season. But so did a lot of the veterans. Wheeler hasn't scored but neither has Chytil or Zbadnijad. Cuylie's goal was a horseshit call. Chytil and Z-bad have definitely driven more offense then Wheeler so far though Bob. Especially Fil. He’s been great. I’m glad Blake had the game he did last night. He was noticeable. Got a heavy shot when he uses it too. We’re going to need everybody to perform with our cap situation being what it is. I’ve liked all the summer additions so far though. Especially Gustafsson. I feel like we finally have a top 6. I really like Laviolette as well. He’s a good coach in the right situation. I’m sure it will come to an end at some point, but I like the structure of the team, and the roles he’s established for the players. He’s letting chemistry develop by not mixing the lines as well. We could be in for something special with this team. I get a different feeling watching them this year. |
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