Friday, November 13, 2009

Rangers Receive a Thrashing in MSG Return



*I wasn't able to watch the game, I only caught the game highlights online.
Post-Game Thoughts:
  • Fans got to see 2 world class offensive talents on display in this game in Ilya Kovalchuk and Marian Gaborik. It was very entertaining, extremely sloppy but entertaining nonetheless.
  • Michal Rosival might need a walker to help aide him walk: Evander Kane basically blew right past him to set up Colby Armstrong's goal :19 seconds. Not the way to start a game.
  • Michael Del Zotto continues an impressive rookie campaign, collecting 2 more assists and increasing his numbers to 4 goals and 11 assists
  • I wonder if Marian Gaborik has the quickest release in the NHL. The pass he received from Del Zotto was in his skates a bit, yet, was able to fire a hard shot past G Johan Hedberg to tie the game at 2 a piece. Unbelievable.
  • Henrik Lundqvist cannot be fully blamed for this loss. Sure, his dreadful clear attempt directly led to the 4th Thrasher goal by Evander Kane. However, for most of the game, Lundqvist got no support from his teammates as the opposition were basically allowed to roam free. If not for some keys saves, the score would have been more lopsided.
  • Rich Peverley has been the best move by Thrashers GM Don Waddell by far. Picking him up off of Nashville's scrap heap last season, Peverley has nearly averaged a point per game in his time in Atlanta, collecting 8 goals and 12 assists so far this year. He also had a PP goal and 2 assists in this game.
  • Good to see the hard working Brian Boyle get himself on the stat sheet with a goal. I had my doubts about him in the pre-season but, so far, he's been a welcomed addition.
  • I think its imperative the Rangers either make a move or call up a center from Hartford. Vinny Prospal and Marian Gaborik cannot play nearly 28 minutes a game and expect to be useful in the long run.
Next Game: Saturday 2:00pm in Ontario against the Ottawa Senators.

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