Series Talk: ECF : New York Rangers vs Florida Panthers | Panthers lead 3-2

[Leonardo87]

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New York Rangers (1M) vs. Florida Panthers (1A)​

Eastern Conference Finals

Game 1: Panthers at Rangers -- May 22, 8 p.m. ET (ESPN, ESPN+, SN, CBC, TVAS)
Game 2: Panthers at Rangers -- May 24, 8 p.m. ET (ESPN, ESPN+, SN, CBC, TVAS)
Game 3: Rangers at Panthers -- May 26, 3 p.m. ET (ABC, ESPN+, SN, CBC, TVAS)
Game 4: Rangers at Panthers -- May 28, 8 p.m. ET (ESPN, ESPN+, SN, CBC, TVAS)
+ Game 5: Panthers at Rangers -- May 30, 8 p.m. ET (ESPN, ESPN+, SN, CBC, TVAS)
+ Game 6: Rangers at Panthers -- June 1, 8 p.m. ET (ABC, ESPN+, SN, CBC, TVAS)
+ Game 7: Panthers at Rangers -- June 3, 8 p.m. ET (ESPN, ESPN+, SN, CBC, TVAS)
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[Ratsreign]

does Florida have a 120 Point Hart contender? Do you guys have a Norris defenseman?

 

[Cats2TheCup]

are you saying Gustav Forsling is the GOAt for defenseman? LOL. you guys got him off the waiver wire...

https://x.com/i/web/status/1791651796122841193

 

[Ratsreign]

are you saying Gustav Forsling is the GOAt for defenseman? LOL. you guys got him off the waiver wire...

Don’t blame Zito for everyone else missing the freaking boat

 

[floridada]

are you saying Gustav Forsling is the GOAt for defenseman? LOL. you guys got him off the waiver wire...

Oh my sweet summer child

 

[Chaos2k7]

No respect for Gustav, lol, lets see how you feel after the series.

 

[Gentle Man]

If Forsling keeps playing like Duncan Keith I love our chances

 

[KirkAlbuquerque]

I went to a Panthers v Isles game back in December when I was down in the Boca area.

Got myself some swag including a real nice Panthers hoodie which I have been wearing nearly every day because the weather has been so trash up here in NY.

Starting Wednesday I hope the weather gets warmer because I can’t wear it anymore.

 

[Chaos2k7]

I went to a Panthers v Isles game back in December when I was down in the Boca area.

Got myself some swag including a real nice Panthers hoodie which I have been wearing nearly every day because the weather has been so trash up here in NY.

Starting Wednesday I hope the weather gets warmer because I can’t wear it anymore.

Sounds like you can't lose the series either way

 

[Gentle Man]

does Florida have a 120 Point Hart contender? Do you guys have a Norris defenseman?

Yea but do you have a selke

 

[The Crypto Guy]

Rangers fans are really loving pumping up their own tires, you should be happy you have such a great team, but let's not pretend that this is some huge mismatch of a ECFs. Lol

Gonna be a long and physical series, you can count on that.

What thread are you reading?

 

[Ratsreign]

Yea but do you have a selke

You forgot to add the...

 

[Ratsreign]

I went to a Panthers v Isles game back in December when I was down in the Boca area.

Got myself some swag including a real nice Panthers hoodie which I have been wearing nearly every day because the weather has been so trash up here in NY.

Starting Wednesday I hope the weather gets warmer because I can’t wear it anymore.

You’re gonna have to keep wearing it


I’m sorry man, we had to make some deals

 

[PromisedLand]

I would have to say first time ever (or in a long time) I can't definitively claim who is going to win the series.

Best teams in the regular season (both divisional leaders) are meeting in the conference finals.

I think 5 on 5 -> Panthers have the edge but not by much

If the series came down to special teams then I'd have to say Ranger have the edge

My anticipation is really high. Probably one of the best conference finals in a long time.....

My Eastern bracket has been perfect. Sorry Panthers fans.

Its going to be hilarious when bruins and leafs fans (most) jump on rangers bandwagon when series start. panthers are enemy#1 for both right now

 

[Ratsreign]

Its going to be hilarious when bruins and leafs fans (most) jump on rangers bandwagon when series start. panthers are enemy#1 for both right now

Both towns still have a picture of Sam Bennett hanging on the wall at the local post office.

 

[ICanMotteBelieveIt]

This will be a dogfight

Doesn't sound too well for the Cats then.

Dogs are superior to cats.

 

[Ratsreign]

Doesn't sound too well for the Cats then.

Dogs are superior to cats.

Ain’t skeered

 

[PromisedLand]

Bob is a lot better than Andersen. Florida's penalty kill has been a star. This is going the distance I think.

True. NYR's toughest match-up yet not just in terms of team composition but also goalie. Bob has been lightout good.

Shesty Vs Bob would be quite a duel

difference being Florida already have had a taste of it going against Swayman and Vasy

I think Rangers face a pain in the ass goalie first time in the playoffs

 

[SnowblindNYR]

It'll be a great series. I think Swayman is a better goaltender than Igor now (also Boston D better than Rangers D) and we lit him up a few times. Carolina lit Igor up a few times but couldn't handle Rangers PP. I don't think these will be low scoring games but I think they will be close games. Every game could easily be 4-3 either way. Both teams will need their team throwing themselves in front of shots to help Bob/Igor

Not sure what game they lit Igor up. They didn't have a games where they got shut down as they scored fewer than 3 goals only once. But they also scored more than 3 goals only once and it was only 4. Not like he was allowing 6 goals in certain games. He was good not elite or anything in the series but gave the Rangers a chance to win which is the name of the game.

 

[Dread Clawz]

are you saying Gustav Forsling is the GOAt for defenseman? LOL. you guys got him off the waiver wire...

Yes, he's probably the best all-around D in the league. That we picked him off the waiver wire means nothing, that's just more props to our pro scouts.

Led the NHL in the regular season with +56 despite always facing the opposition's top forward.

Led the NHL in points share.

Completely shut the Art Ross winner down in the first round.

 

[PromisedLand]

Gonna be a great series. Whoever wins is very much the cup favourite. Should be a battle.

I am of the opinion that dallas is winning the cup this year. Everything else is just a formality this season

 

[TGWL]

does Florida have a 120 Point Hart contender? Do you guys have a Norris defenseman?

No, but they have 20 other dressed players... Stop making us look bad! Fox hasn't played like a Norris Dman all playoffs.

 

[ICanMotteBelieveIt]

Ain’t skeered

Classic clip.

Also classic orange cat activities.

 

[Il Stugotz]

I’m really hoping the dislike takes stage quick. Like I said before, there’s really no rivalry or bad blood between these 2 teams.
Hopefully that builds, and it should seeing how it’s the ECF.
I don’t want the rangers playing emotionless just going thru the motions because there’s really no animosity.

I really don’t think you have to worry about this. The concern should be which team is better at controlling their emotions and not retaliating in the dumb way. There are some great agitators on both sides, most of whom can really play

 

[Mathews28]

I went panthers in 6. Cuz I’m always wrong. Kiss of death.

 

[Gentle Man]

You forgot to add the...

But do they have a selke