2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs: A two-goal blown lead to lose in double overtime is a dagger in the heart of many fans and even players. It’s
time to panic but not panic
Nike Nick Perry Packers Jersey , Ranger fan.2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs: After blowing a two-goal lead in the third period with eight minutes, to go onto double overtime
and lose to go down 2-0 in the series. Might be a sign for Ranger fans to panic.
Go ahead panic, throw out ridiculous remarks as to why they lost, start
degrading every player on the team, it’s completely natural. Remain optimistic
though, somehow, some way, dig deep down inside you and remain faithful. It’s to
time panic but not panic, let me explain. We’ve seen way worse scenarios, the
Bruins came back in 2013 to the Maple Leafs, 2010 Flyers came back 3-0 against
the Bruins
Authentic Bryan Bulaga #75 Jersey , 2015 Rangers came back 3-1 to Washington. A 2-0 series lead is nothing to be weary about. BUT the thing to be concerned with is how bad
this Rangers defense is.Credit: Jean-Yves Ahern-USA TODAY SportsIf there is one
thing that can hold back this team it would most certainly without any argument
needed, be this defense. Despite Ryan McDonagh and Brady Skjei who have been
sturdy, with the exception of Dan Girardi who has been playing a lot better than
last year. Besides those three, Nick Holden looks about as good as a traffic
cone out there, Marc Staal every time he touches the puck you’re guaranteed at
least one awful turnover or laying on his knees to “block” a shot. Branden
Smith, honestly he has not been awful but you never really know what this guy,
he’s not consistent and someone you can’t be confident in. And the best part
yet, Nick Holden and Marc Staal play together on the same defensive pairing,
that’s basically like saying to the other team “yeah sure, maintain offensive
pressure for a minute or so, while we slide around on our chest
Youth Ty Montgomery #88 Jersey , or ice the puck so we can’t change, have all the scoring chances.” How many times do these two need to give away the puck in the
defensive zone, make an awful blue line read or get caught behind the play until
they get split up?Credit: Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY SportsNow I’m not saying this
is the reason New York is down 2-0, but I am saying it’s the reason they are
down 2-0. Literally though, the double-overtime loss Saturday night is 100%
credited to Nick Holden’s abysmal of a read to pinch and keep the puck in, as it
gets chipped right past him to go on a 2-on-1 against, guess who? Yup Marc Staal
now there was not much Staal could have done well because it’s Staal. But with
three Rangers back checking, maybe take the shooter and let Stepan take the open
guy, nope Staal, OF COURSE, lays down allowing Pageau with a no brainer shot
situation.Next: Daily: Toronto
Womens David Bakhtiari #69 Jersey , Karlsson, EkbladIf this defense continues to perform at this type of caliber it is going to be a bumpy road for the New York Rangers.
Although heading back to the Garden for two games is a bright side, the Rangers
are only down 2-0, the series is far from over, their offense has been much
better, they threw a lot of pucks to the net the last two games and have had
solid scoring opportunities. So it’s time to panic but not panic Ranger fans.
Dig deep down inside you and remain faithful.More from Puck ProseNHL Entry
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