Monday, November 23, 2009

Panthers Speed Past Rangers 3-2



** Sorry again for another extended absence, between not having Versus and work I haven’t been able to watch many games.
Post-Game Thoughts:
  • This is not your father’s Panthers team. They’re young, quick, aggressive, and a well rounded team throughout the roster. They may not have the star power, but they will outwork you for 60 minutes.
  • You would think the Rangers, having 3 days off in between games, would’ve been the more energetic team. Not the team playing its 3rd game in 4 nights, that’s impossible…
  • This loss means the Blueshirts are 4-9-1 in their last 14 after starting out 7-1. Thank god it’s only November, right?
  • Also of note, the Rangers are 1-4 since losing both Chris Drury and Brandon Dubinsky to injury.
  • The experiment to see who can play with Prospal and Gaborik’s line continues. Ales Kotalik got the call in this game and was absolutely dreadful. So much so that Tortorella publicly said after the game that he was taking him off there. Not good.
  • Donald Brashear has no business being in the NHL anymore, let alone anywhere near the Rangers. His paychecks should go to charity.
  • A backhand flip from the point that somehow made its way through Henrik Lundqvist’s legs was the difference in this game. Really Hank? Really?
  • Marian Gaborik continues to show a “touch of clutch” if you will, scoring a 3rd period goal to make it a 3-2 game. It was his 1st shot of the game. However, his turnover at the blueline lead to Florida’s goal by Nathan Horton to make it 3-1.
Next Game: Tonight 7:00pm @ MSG against the Columbus Blue Jackets

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