Game 2: NY Rangers vs. Montreal.
After the beatdown in Game 1, I figured Montreal would be a bit feistier in Game 2. Then the news came down that goaltender Carey Price would be out the rest of the series.
It didn't look like it was going to be that competitive anyway, but with Price out of the equation I don't think Montreal has a chance in hell.
Still, after giving up four goals in two periods, it's not like Price was playing like an "elite" goaltender in Game 1 anyway. Alas, the media has rushed to judgment yet again, trying to anoint him merely because Boston choked away a 3-2 lead.
At any rate, the Rangers didn't play quite as well yesterday, and yet they still had a comfortable win in which they weren't seriously challenged.
Lundqvist had another banner night, giving up one goal on 41 shots. I'm not sure how he does it, but it's obvious that he's the "elite" goaltender in this matchup.
Ryan McDonagh continued putting points up, collecting a goal and an assist on the night. Derek Stepan was another big contributor with two assists.
Both teams scored early in the first. Once the Rangers went up 2-1, and definitely when they went up 3-1, it seemed like the game was sewn up.
NY Rangers lead 2-0. Game 3 is Thursday.
Later today...there are no games, again!
No comments:
Post a Comment