Canes Crisis: Analyzing the Carolina Hurricanes 3-2 OT loss in Game 3

Tim Donnelly & Graham Hill discuss the pivotal moments and provide their reaction following the Carolina Hurricanes' intense Game 3 against the New York Rangers, where a 3-2 loss overtime loss has placed their season on the brink of ending. Tim & Graham asses the Hurricanes' performance, and standout moments, and explore the team’s options as they now face a challenging 3-0 deficit in the series.
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[@happyfalcon1738]

Rangers fan here, by birthright, but a hockey fan first and foremost. Lots of respect for this Canes roster (except maybe Tony, can ya blame me?) and the entire organization going back to the Hartford days. Never been a big homer, always love to check on broadcasts or analysis from the other side and wanted to say I absolutely love the show, might even keep listening beyond the series. In a series that could just as easily be 3-0 the other way with the odd break or two, really respect the way you separate the frustration you're completely entitled to from the analysis. You capture all the emotion without letting it fog up the takes, and that's a rarity out there. Much love from the nation's capital

[@MikeStrup-rq4mn]

That's what I said. Irs just the Rangers time this year.

[@Chris-gx9yt]

Yep! It’s just the way the cookie crumbles sometimes. I told my son the first time he got into tears when they lost, that it not only takes a good team (which both the Rangers and Canes have good enough teams to win the Cup) but it takes things going your way. When those things align, championships are achieved. At this level, any of the top 4-5 teams can win on any given night and it’s just one less post hit sometimes.

[@fralf4381]

As a rangers fan this is the sad reality sometimes… rangers had runs like the canes from 2012-2017… it was always something. Could never win the overtime. Sometimes you’re just not good enough to win, even though you are close.

[@stephenkocot4119]

These teams are very even. A few bounces and it would be closer.

[@richardpierrojr8231]

The difference is the goaltending. Period!!

[@laurencarlisi3672]

@@stephenkocot4119 It is not as even as you may think. You may think you are one goal away but it is really 2 goals that you needed to win all these games. 1 goal only gets you to tie. You can't be 0-15 on the PP and give up a shorthanded goal.

[@Tim_E21]

“The only ‘playing well’ that matters is playing well enough to win”. PREACH brother

[@ssan08]

Going into this series, after watching some of the Isles/Canes series, I felt that even though Carolina won the series they didn't exactly play their best. The Isles blew a 3 goal lead in one of them. And they could have won Game 1. The difference in that series? 5 power play goals and they are a much better team on paper relative to the Isles. However, I wasn't impressed with their series win. That being said, of course both Rangers and Canes fans likely felt more trepidation/anxiety about the other side going into this series. This was the real start of the playoffs for both sides and the Rangers are showing that it's about quality over quantity. Attention to detail. Stellar defense. Impeccable special teams. Both sides have elite numbers, but it means nothing if you can't execute when it matters. I think Carolina is an amazing team, but my NYR are the tightest group I've seen since the last Cup run AND they have more skill than that team. They have shown that they are not a fluke team and that 5 on 5 scoring isn't the most important metric when evaluating odds to win a Cup. Tampa had a very similar group with average 5 on 5 scoring during their Cup runs. I predict that the Canes take game 4 and we send them home for good in game 5. Outside of all of this, it's been incredibly entertaining hockey to watch which is why all of us live and breathe this sport. Lastly, Tony D'Angelo is a cancer and you guys should get rid of him. His best days are clearly behind him. There's a reason he's not a Ranger. Great content by your crew over there, I appreciate the analysis and honesty. LGR!

[@richardmason391]

As a Die Hard Rangers fan since 86, i feel your pain. But as a Rangers fan, i can say you are not done yet. I have a lot of respect for the Canes. These games are close.

[@MikeStrup-rq4mn]

As a hardcore Rangers fan..I have nothing but respect for Rod. He made hockey relevant in Carolina. I love their "bunch of Jerks" run. He's a players coach and I respect for him sticking up for his team. Carolina fans seem to have no clue how lucky they are. It just happens to be the Rangers time this year.

[@512metro]

We are pretty aware. Those of us old enough now to remember were maybe spoiled with two cup appearances and a cup within a few years of the team coming here, but we did go through 9 straight seasons of not making the playoffs in a league where half the teams make the playoffs. The difference is expectations, and it is a good thing they've only gone up. I'll close by saying because I absolutely have to, it's not the Rangers year, ok, prepare to get reverse swept buddy!

[@NYRangers520]

The Canes might be "outplaying" the Rangers overall at times(except for where it counts on the scoreboard) but hey look on the bright side.......You are out shooting us every game!!!🙂🙃😇

[@Boris_Chang]

The post season is absolutely the worst possible time to have a four-game losing streak. The regular season is just when you get enough points to get into the playoffs and have as much home ice advantage as possible, and build chemistry and come up with strategies and tactics. It doesn’t mean squat beside that. If RBA is incapable of guiding a team in the playoffs to a winning mentality and play that can get them to the cup, then how is he not being talked about as part of the problem. The lines and the scratches and adapting to other teams adapting to us is critical. Having a “system” that you won’t adjust when the other team has you figured out, is insanity. The Canes have not only been outplayed, but without question outcoached. Personally, I’d give Rod a one-year extension, with an automatic two-year extension added on only if the team makes it to the finals at the very least. The team has made the playoffs for six consecutive years, but they are not making any progress toward winning the cup. If the fans are happy with just making the playoffs, then keep doing what you’re doing Mr. Brind’Amour. At some point though, the fans are going to demand more and demand a different lineup and a different coaching staff. This is absolute crap though-the business as usual “we played well but didn’t get the bounces. I told my friend sitting next to me at game 3 that if the Canes don’t come out like angry wounded dogs and score 2-3 goals quickly and then keep the pedal to the floor, that they were going to lose. But what we got from the team was zero sense of urgency, zero sense of commitment. Too many players are ghosts just lurking around on the ice. Why is every goaltender suddenly have an epic game against us. Why do we have 40-50 shots on goal but can only score two. Something is badly broken. Something has to change. Something significant.

[@FalloutUrMum]

Necas needs Kuznetsov on his line

[@Koake1002]

2:33 finally as a Ranger fan watching a Canes channel with some good sense. I’ve been saying this to the Cane fans the whole time. They say we are outplaying the Rangers we just need this or that and we will win. And my comments are always you can’t outplay a team and lose. Just cause you’re playing good or great your great isn’t great enough compared to the Rangers. I love that the Rangers are up 3-0 in the series but I would like to see a battle a game 7. Not a sweep. Although im sure it’s nice for the players to get some rest. I don’t hate any NHL team and I feel for the players who put so much into a season or a game and not see the outcome they expect. But this comment is exactly right. Other Canes channels just talk about why they lost the game and who’s fault it was besides the teams

[@johnwalsh468]

The canes biggest issues are first and foremost, their predictability. Every team knows how they play, and at times, it can be tough to match their intensity. However, simply shooting the puck from all over the ice has only benefitted Igor. Helps him get dialed in. Secondly, rod hasn’t made the necessary adjustments that are required in the post season. He is simply being out coached. Why in the world was orlov on against the panarin line when he scored in ot last night when Carolina had home ice/last change? They outshot the rangers 2:1, yet they had ONE single shot from the slot (ended up being the goal) and the rangers doubled up on them in terms of high danger opps. Obviously, their special teams are killing them. Have no idea what they are doing on their pp - they’re consistently taking shots on their pp that you’d take 5 on 5. It’s stagnant and again, doesn’t seem to have a game plan. Is that another coaching issue? Maybe, but I don’t know. Lastly, playing as aggressive as they play ALL YEAR LONG only serves to make them more predictable and potentially tires them out. Running 9 forwards in game 2 OT while the rangers ran 12 was def a difference maker come 2nd ot. Say what you will but rod the bod is stubborn and back to making bizarre post game comments

[@jamesruscheinski8602]

more team defense zone coverage transition to sharp offense passing in first period; more neutral zone forecheck and puck possession in second period; more offense zone cycle in third period

[@micahmartin4762]

First time I’ve ever been scared and frustrated the Canes were getting a power play opportunity.

[@adrianneves3397]

Couldn’t agree more with what you said. Absolutely at the end of the day we’re not good enough. We’ve failed. No one gives a shit how close these games are. We lose close games and get swept because of Rods inflexibility. Our opponents adjust to our system and we don't counter adjust to them. He’s failed massively in the Playoffs he doesn’t adjust ever. Team can’t get over the hump doesn’t have the nails to win the Stanley Cup. They’ve failed this year the worst. About to be swept again 2 years in a row and 3 in 6 years. RBA isn’t the guy for the playoffs he’s ran his course. Hurts to say but the Truth hurts

[@adamcregger7871]

Rangers fan here: 1. Thank you for giving us credit and saying it like this. 2. Carolina is so dangerous, this series is not done.

[@vinceedwards575]

1- I would not have broke up the Jake/Aho/Jarvis line. Andrei gives the 2nd line punch. 2- I would have started Pyotr in game 2. 3- I would not have had Kuzy out of game 2. Max barely played in a double OT game I am not saying any of it would have made a difference.

[@lanebatts26]

Jake Aho and Jarvis are ALL smaller players. They would get rocked all at once. Can't do that

[@ottomatix3397]

Feeling like Toronto down here in the triangle...

[@michaelmaggi7637]

Rangers fan here. Canes are a good team and at times, a very good team. But overall the Rangers are better and then they have Shestyorkin. They're very talented, organized, well coached and execute the game plan to a T. Sure the series could easily be 3-0 Canes if they weren't so bad on the PP. But that's the difference in the playoffs. It's all about special teams, defense and goaltending.

[@anotherjoshua]

Jordan Staal sounds clinically depressed. Point is with the Rangers you cannot make a mistake. They are disciplined opportunists. Not saying you can with the Canes, but Shesterkin makes it harder. This series is a microcosm of the season. The Rangers inched them out of first place. Same thing in this series

[@mpaynton]

Devils fan here - hearing a ton of rumors about Rob not extending. Although I dream of the Devils having a shot at bringing him in, I cant seem to comprehend the canes ownership doesnt give him whatever he wants. Is there actually credability to the fact he may not be coaching in Raleigh next season, and are the fans even remotely okay with the thought of parting ways?

[@davemercer4779]

Love Carolina but unfortunately the odds are very slim. Not writing them off cause it is never over until it’s over.

[@thomasdamico4146]

Sure the Canes press other teams but Rangers had 4 breakaways. Not a good formula to win games. Plus Canes don’t get many high danger chances. Too many wide angle shots.

[@JaYPeeDee1025]

This guys is telling the truth expected goals is not actual goals actual goals way more important then expected goals

[@pailym]

So many ranger fans here lol, why aren't you watching your teams highlights. Go back to ny

[@kristinebovit4231]

I agree it’s ridiculous. I have seen Rangers fans in all the Canes comments sections. They’re constantly giving us advice on how Canes hockey should be played lol. I’m an ex-new Yorker living in North Carolina & even I find it annoying. Love the Canes no matter what

[@damovee]

@@kristinebovit4231 handshakes in raleigh tonight, baby! LGR

[@RobCano-yl3sh]

Facts

[@pingamalinga]

Hes asking the right question. Canes have the system and the talent. I honestly believe as a Rangers fan that goaltending is the difference. If Carolina had a top tier goaltender then those losses turn to wins.

[@Beeryee34]

The canes system sucks and their organization and fan base refuse to see it. Their offensive gameplan is to just shoot 50 times from bad angles and pray something gets deflected lol not how you win playoff games. Rangers had half the amount of shots on net but their scoring chances were way better than Carolina’s

[@thomasdamico4146]

A system that gives up 4 breakaways in a game? They over press and you will get burned by a talented team.

[@richardprescott5939]

I thought they got excellent goaltending

[@pingamalinga]

@@thomasdamico4146 Other teams play the same system and do not turn the puck over like that. No system does that by default. Mistakes happen.

[@josephlinnell9855]

Puck luck. Something you have no control over. Your right in front of a wide open net and the puck is rolling and bouncing and you whiff it or its as flat as a dinner plate and lands right on the blade of your stick. These teams are so evenly matched. Surprised that the canes PP has been terrible this series. As a Ranger fan I'm having a heart attack every game. I can understand the frustration. Hey we have 1 cup in 84 years. Again PUCK LUCK.

[@bradadkins7299]

KK and TT need to move up with Necas. Necas is out there by himself now with little offensive help.

[@lanebatts26]

Turbo is invisible

[@simonfahima3488]

bUt ThE cAnEs ArE fAvOrItEs 😂

[@lanebatts26]

Are they though? Come on

[@simonfahima3488]

@@lanebatts26 it's called being sarcastic in repeating what most people said

[@Mr.Eeeeeeeee]

I disagree. Canes D has not played well. At all. Giving up a shorty when you have the numbers and Burns allowing Kreider to smoke him? Odd man rushes including multiple breakaways and brain farts in your zone in OT do not equate to "playing well". Compare that to how the Rangers D has kept rushes to a minimum and shots to the outside. Yeah Canes can live in our zone but you are not getting a great shot. That's why the Rangers are winning.

[@bradadkins7299]

You are acting like all the games have been shutouts. These are all specific one time events that bite them other than that the Rangers aren't doing much themselves. There has been very little sustained pressure from the Rangers at 5 on 5. The defense is not the same without Pesce, and it shows, but acting like the Rangers scoring on anything other than miscues is crazy.

[@user-kg2fz4xo2x]

What's the matter folks? Can't beat a team where 12 regulars aren't hurt. I love it. Where's the trolling now?