They’ve been my cup prediction since the start and I’m surprised how many people were saying Dallas or Carolina at the start. I’ve been saying that Carolina is the most overrated team coming into the playoffs for a bit and while the series is close between them and the Rangers I’m shocked this is a 3-0 series right now. I still would’ve predicted a 5-6 game series but it’s crazy to me how New York hasn’t lost a single game this postseason.
Imsorrymanyt
Every tongue must confess, this team looks unstoppable.
The_Stank__
They have yet to lose a single play off game.
Budderswurth
No 😏
imaybeacatIRl
2 Overtime games and a 1-goal game. The series score is flattering them a bit. They’re very good and in a very very good position.
tupty
If you ask me to pick one team or the field in any round for the Stanley Cup playoffs outside of the finals, I am picking the field. But the Rangers look like about as complete a team as there is in the playoffs right now. Barring injuries, I’m not sure what their weakness is.
kinkpositive1
Hmmm well NY is looking tough to beat for sure. I wouldn’t bet against them at this point. Maybe they’ll be able to beat the Presidents curse .. we will see.
Steviebhawk
They look like a team of destiny. Usually president trophy teams crumble in the playoff. Only teams I see beating them are the Stars or Avs in the final.
iLiKeThEsToCk17
No, but they will sweep the canes
CakeSnake
I’m not going to say that the Rangers will win the cup, but the Canes will sure lose the second round if they don’t unfuck their power play.
mad-Manufacturer-166
Look as much as I as am a Rangera fan, i would advise a word of caution before saying cup lifters. We still need to close out Carolina however many games it takes, then play the winner of the mildly entertaining 😁 florida boston series, then play either Dallas, Colorado, da Oilers or the Cannuckkks…. (shades of 94 nostalgia all over that one. Can we do it, yes, but lets not jump the gun.
Own-Method1718
Sure, it looks like it.
___whatis___
I think they are currently clear favorites.
StolenFace367
I don’t think anyone in the west can beat the Rangers. If anyone can stop them it’s Florida and I don’t know if they can
that-bro-dad
I think they’ll probably win the East for sure. I think it’s a question of how banged up they get in the process
Satmorningcartoons
Nah, nucks are gonna win it
cams0400
Not sure they’ll win the cup but at this point I think they might go the the finals at least
Shirt_Ninja
I have to say, I’m very scared of NYR. I think the road to the finals goes through them in the east
Account0077
Their penalty kill is so good it scores goals. What is this, soviet Russia?
Hungry_Definition450
Eliminate Benn.
Monsieur_nettoyer
My wallet would appreciate if they did
JiffTheJester
Can they pull off a double sweep?!
FTTCOTE
While being outshot, the rangers have been getting many more quality scoring chances. The canes keep peppering Igor as soon as they cross into the zone and hoping somebody wins a race to catch a rebound. The problem is that when you’re facing a competent goalie, most of those shots aren’t going to be rebounds and the ones they do get are redirected to safety. The canes system is designed to overwhelm the other team with speed and volume and they can’t beat the rangers with either. Igor is playing top notch, the rangers top 4 d men are too skilled defensively (minus a bad first two games by trouba). They will let the canes take those shots all game long because it allows the rangers to turn around quick and beat Carolina’s D on the break while their players are just arriving in the rangers zone. They rarely get a chance to set up and develop high quality shots. Meanwhile, the rangers on the power play have been cycling the puck and getting the shots that they want. I really think the canes don’t match up with the rangers in the slightest.
GoldHorusSixSaturnus
Vancouver / Rangers finals with Messier in attendance.
Life-Mountain8157
Hawk fan here. I was pulling for the Leafs knowing full well that’s like hoping to win the lottery. Leafs are playing golf. Rangers probably won’t be on the links till June, as they’re looking good. Having said that there are some strong teams still in the hunt. Canes outshot the Rangers and Dallas/Colorado are big strong teams who just might crush the Rangers in the finals. To me goaltending is the difference in the finals with special forwards like the Panarin and Kreider stepping up with deciding goals. Shesterkin is just strong and stopping almost 1/3 more shots than opposing teams and looks unbeatable. Cup finals are brutal on even the best athletes, it’s a marathon and things can turn on one play to swing a series. The best hockey IMHO is played before the finals. I’m enjoying these battles….my guess is a Rangers/Dallas finals with the goaltending being the difference. My pick is the Rangers. Team which stays out of the box wins with discipline!
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They’ve been my cup prediction since the start and I’m surprised how many people were saying Dallas or Carolina at the start. I’ve been saying that Carolina is the most overrated team coming into the playoffs for a bit and while the series is close between them and the Rangers I’m shocked this is a 3-0 series right now. I still would’ve predicted a 5-6 game series but it’s crazy to me how New York hasn’t lost a single game this postseason.
Every tongue must confess, this team looks unstoppable.
They have yet to lose a single play off game.
No 😏
2 Overtime games and a 1-goal game. The series score is flattering them a bit. They’re very good and in a very very good position.
If you ask me to pick one team or the field in any round for the Stanley Cup playoffs outside of the finals, I am picking the field. But the Rangers look like about as complete a team as there is in the playoffs right now. Barring injuries, I’m not sure what their weakness is.
Hmmm well NY is looking tough to beat for sure. I wouldn’t bet against them at this point. Maybe they’ll be able to beat the Presidents curse .. we will see.
They look like a team of destiny. Usually president trophy teams crumble in the playoff. Only teams I see beating them are the Stars or Avs in the final.
No, but they will sweep the canes
I’m not going to say that the Rangers will win the cup, but the Canes will sure lose the second round if they don’t unfuck their power play.
Look as much as I as am a Rangera fan, i would advise a word of caution before saying cup lifters. We still need to close out Carolina however many games it takes, then play the winner of the mildly entertaining 😁 florida boston series, then play either Dallas, Colorado, da Oilers or the Cannuckkks…. (shades of 94 nostalgia all over that one. Can we do it, yes, but lets not jump the gun.
Sure, it looks like it.
I think they are currently clear favorites.
I don’t think anyone in the west can beat the Rangers. If anyone can stop them it’s Florida and I don’t know if they can
I think they’ll probably win the East for sure. I think it’s a question of how banged up they get in the process
Nah, nucks are gonna win it
Not sure they’ll win the cup but at this point I think they might go the the finals at least
I have to say, I’m very scared of NYR. I think the road to the finals goes through them in the east
Their penalty kill is so good it scores goals. What is this, soviet Russia?
Eliminate Benn.
My wallet would appreciate if they did
Can they pull off a double sweep?!
While being outshot, the rangers have been getting many more quality scoring chances. The canes keep peppering Igor as soon as they cross into the zone and hoping somebody wins a race to catch a rebound. The problem is that when you’re facing a competent goalie, most of those shots aren’t going to be rebounds and the ones they do get are redirected to safety. The canes system is designed to overwhelm the other team with speed and volume and they can’t beat the rangers with either. Igor is playing top notch, the rangers top 4 d men are too skilled defensively (minus a bad first two games by trouba). They will let the canes take those shots all game long because it allows the rangers to turn around quick and beat Carolina’s D on the break while their players are just arriving in the rangers zone. They rarely get a chance to set up and develop high quality shots. Meanwhile, the rangers on the power play have been cycling the puck and getting the shots that they want. I really think the canes don’t match up with the rangers in the slightest.
Vancouver / Rangers finals with Messier in attendance.
Hawk fan here. I was pulling for the Leafs knowing full well that’s like hoping to win the lottery. Leafs are playing golf. Rangers probably won’t be on the links till June, as they’re looking good.
Having said that there are some strong teams still in the hunt. Canes outshot the Rangers and Dallas/Colorado are big strong teams who just might crush the Rangers in the finals.
To me goaltending is the difference in the finals with special forwards like the Panarin and Kreider stepping up with deciding goals. Shesterkin is just strong and stopping almost 1/3 more shots than opposing teams and looks unbeatable. Cup finals are brutal on even the best athletes, it’s a marathon and things can turn on one play to swing a series.
The best hockey IMHO is played before the finals. I’m enjoying these battles….my guess is a Rangers/Dallas finals with the goaltending being the difference.
My pick is the Rangers. Team which stays out of the box wins with discipline!
Nope.
Currently 94 upvotes. Hmmm…
I think they will and I am an Islanders fan