** Sorry for not blogging lately, I didn't get a chance to watch either the Minnesota or Boston games of this past week.
Post-Game Thoughts:
- Even without their star goalie Roberto Luongo, the Canucks are still a very solid team, especially defensively. They executed a near perfect game-plan to stymie the Rangers all night. Rangers are now 3-4-1 on the road.
- Willie Mitchell (Gaborik's former teammate in Minnesota) might have had a hand in that, shadowing the sniper all evening. It's only the 2nd game that Gaborik hasn't registered a point.
- For the most part, the Rangers played well except for a couple of major mistakes (Sean Avery was completely lost on the Rypien goal) that lead to goals.
- I could feel the pressure just melting off Chris Higgins last night has he scored his long awaited 1st goal as a Ranger. Congrats to him and I hope this springboards him into a torrid hot streak.
- Vinny Prospal was named the 2nd alternate captain before the game and I couldn't agree more on the decision. He's been nothing short of spectacular early on, playing with passion, and has been a vocal leader on and off the ice.
- Rookie of the Month winner Michael Del Zotto, despite being out there for a goal against, had a decent game. Although his rookie counterpart Matt Gilroy stole a bit of his thunder with a nifty spin-o-rama move to set up a shot.
- Henrik Lundqvist had another great night in net that's marred with the score put up by Vancouver. It could have been over in the 2nd if not for some key saves.
- Ryan Kesler is one heck of a hockey player. He had 3 assists last night, played a sound 2-way game, and will make Team USA proud in the 2010 Winter Olympics coming up. Maybe Brandon Dubinsky can pick his brain a bit on how to play more consistently.
- The 3rd period melee brought back memories of 1970's hockey. It was amazing it didn't get out of hand more than it did.
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