[PLAY-IN] (6) Carolina Hurricanes vs. (11) New York Rangers

[IPv6Freely 2092]

Saturday, Aug. 1: Rangers vs. Hurricanes, 12 p.m. ET – NBCSN
Monday, Aug. 3: Rangers vs. Hurricanes, 12 p.m. ET – NBCSN
Tuesday, Aug. 4: Hurricanes vs. Rangers, 8 p.m. ET – NBCSN
Thursday, Aug. 6: Hurricanes vs. Rangers*
Saturday, Aug. 8: Rangers vs. Hurricanes*

[IPv6Freely 2092]

The Rangers have Panarin and Zibanejad, but that's about all that makes them dangerous. (Though, that may be enough). I'm going to lean Hurricanes though.  

[Giltis 116]

Rangers also have a great Goalie core, it'll be a close one I think

[SirJW 207]

30 minutes ago, Giltis said:

Rangers also have a great Goalie core, it'll be a close one I think

I've been following the saga, looks like Igor Shesterkin may get the start but if he falters Lundqvist will have to come up big. 

[Giltis 116]

And the thing is, Alexandar Georgiev is a stud too. A true embarrassment of riches.

[chippa13 1844]

The pundits are going with the Rangers in this one. They cite both Reimer and Mrazek not having good records against the Rangers.

[beerleaguecaptain 999]

Rangers are more than a 2 man show.  Kreider, Buch, Fox, D'Angelo all can bring offense.  They say Kakko looks rejuvenated.  They were one of the best teams in the league from January to the shut down.  It might be hard for a young team like them to get that mojo back quickly but if they do they are dangerous.

[caveman27 208]

It's kind of hard to judge without seeing them on the ice in game play. I am expecting a couple upsets in the play-offs. 

I picked Rangers in 5 though based on their roster.

[Giltis 116]

I really think Kakko is going to be a tour de force once he develops, it's going to be neat watching this kid mature.

[beerleaguecaptain 999]

6 hours ago, Giltis said:

I really think Kakko is going to be a tour de force once he develops, it's going to be neat watching this kid mature.

I hope so.  He wasn't very good this season to date.  Needs to improve his skating.

 

[IPv6Freely 2092]

Oh man, that Aho goal was unreal.

Man, that’s brutal for the Rangers. Waiting for months just to get punted in a couple days. 

[215BroadStBullies610 435]

You knew it was going to happen to at least one team haha. And the fact that he undressed DeAngelo made it that much sweeter👍

[chippa13 1844]

11 hours ago, IPv6Freely said:

Oh man, that Aho goal was unreal.

Man, that’s brutal for the Rangers. Waiting for months just to get punted in a couple days. 

Goal of the playoffs so far. That kid is turning into a real superstar.

[Jamarquan 201]

On one hand, I don't want them to get Lafreniere. On the other hand, it's always fun to see the Rangers get swept. Carolina's a good team.

[caveman27 208]

Looking at the poll, no one expected this. 

 

Plus side, the equipment manager and crew don't have to move all their gear between the practice rink and the game rink anymore.