IT'S NOT FUNNY ANYMORE… THE NEW YORK RANGERS ARE TERRIFYING (2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs)

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We're talking about the New York Rangers' 2024 Stanley Cup Playoff run so far.
This video is taking place after the 2023 NHL Entry Draft, and after the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs.
The 2023 NHL Draft 1st Round went as follows:
1st) Chicago Blackhawks, Connor Bedard
2nd) Anaheim Ducks, Leo Carlsson
3rd) Columbus Blue Jackets, Adam Fantilli
4th) San Jose Sharks, Will Smith
5th) Montreal Canadiens, David Reinbacher
6th) Arizona Coyotes, Dmitri Simashev
7th) Philadelphia Flyers, Matvei Michkov
8th) Washington Capitals, Ryan Leonard
9th) Detroit Red Wings, Nate Danielson
10th) St. Louis Blues, Dalibor Dvorsky
11th) Vancouver Canucks, Tom Willander
12th) Arizona Coyotes (from Ottawa Senators), Daniil But
13th) Buffalo Sabres, Zach Benson
14th) Pittsburgh Penguins, Brayden Yager
15th) Nashville Predators, Matthew Wood
16th) Calgary Flames, Samuel Honzek
17th) Detroit Red Wings (from New York Islanders via Vancouver Canucks), Axel Sandin Pellikka
18th) Winnipeg Jets, Colby Barlow
19th) Chicago Blackhawks (from Tampa Bay Lightning), Oliver Moore
20th) Seattle Kraken, Eduard Sale
21st) Minnesota Wild, Charlie Stramel
22nd) Philadelphia Flyers (from Los Angeles Kings via Columbus Blue Jackets), Oliver Bonk
23rd) New York Rangers, Gabe Perreault
24th) Nashville Predators (from Edmonton Oilers), Tanner Molendyk
25th) St. Louis Blues (from Toronto Maple Leafs), Otto Stenberg
26th) San Jose Sharks (from New Jersey Devils), Quentin Musty
27th) Colorado Avalanche, Calum Ritchie
28th) Toronto Maple Leafs (from Boston Bruins via Washington Capitals), Easton Cowan
29th) St. Louis Blues (from Dallas Stars via New York Rangers), Theo Lindstein
30th) Carolina Hurricanes, Bradley Nadeau
31st) Colorado Avalanche (from Florida Panthers via Montreal Canadiens), Mikhail Gulyayev
32nd) Vegas Golden Knights, David Edstrom
This video is also taking place after 2023 NHL Season, and after the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs, where the Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Florida Panthers in the Finals.
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[@willmurphy8650]

As a lifelong Rangers fan that has never seen them win a cup, this playoffs season has been awesome

[@RichardTavilla]

This is your year.

[@joshuagonzalez3249]

I saw them win in 94 my friend, and yes. This season has a special kinda feel to it.

[@RichardTavilla]

@@joshuagonzalez3249 yup

[@Ninjollie]

@@joshuagonzalez3249my dad was at game 7 of the finals in 94-exactly 30 seasons ago

[@philanselmo1198]

I was 6 in 94. I remember watching Pavel Bure's penalty shot get saved by Richter. It's been too long. However, as a Rangers fan, I am contractually obligated to not get ahead of myself. Trust me, I really want to lol.

[@bearwooden660]

One more thing for the Rangers is they are getting Fil "The thrill" Chytil back. And this guy should give 3rd line a huge scoring boost. He is a known scorer in playoffs.

[@JT-gi8rx]

He was back last night. Looked good too, had some nice scoring chances.

[@philipcross6733]

Chytilmania bb

[@ryanmillertradingeconomics8183]

And het got better as the game went on

[@muchopreguntas]

Looked great last game. People overlooked the rangers. People are looking now.

[@eserenson]

This is such a special teams. Rangers biggest Achilles Heel in previous playoff runs were scoring depth, depth at center, and special teams. We're now top 3 in the league in basically all those areas. Not to mention Shesterkin is playing OUT OF HIS MIND

[@bk.broiler.730]

NYR Fan; I am very cautiously optimistic, still trying to keep my head down and say [9] More wins to go, screw the past stats, we are here and now. I was only 8 years old in 1994 though, I'd love to see a cup win in my adult years.

[@ITrollFrauditors]

I think you might see nyr win it all this year

[@travisgebo1239]

Same here, trying to stay humble! haha

[@bk.broiler.730]

@@travisgebo1239 Gotta stay humble, it ain't over until the NYR get 16 wins this playoffs. Way too many years of disappointment, still salty over 2014

[@travisgebo1239]

@@bk.broiler.730 same! I was actually just talking to my buddies about how Canes fans have to feel how we did against the Kings. Feels like we’re getting the puck luck right now. Gotta keep it on the grinder and focused on the goal.

[@bk.broiler.730]

@@travisgebo1239 As of May 10th, 7 wins down, 9 to go.

[@richard1835]

I lost my mind in 1994 when the Rangers beat the Canucks. Now I hope to see them win the Cup again before I die.

[@mor9n243]

Had to buy players like in 1994 too

[@23snacKs]

@@mor9n243 huh lol

[@mor9n243]

@@23snacKs rags had to buy their cup run

[@RichardTavilla]

You guys look unbeatable

[@TheYamahog12]

⁠@@mor9n243Do other teams just use players who started in their system? How did the Canes get Guentzal?

[@TheBassteacher]

About time you talk about the NY Rangers. lol.

[@teonerDWS]

The thing that I am seeing as a Rangers fan that is different this year and the last few years in the playoffs are the Rangers having more grit to their game they are now winning puck battles in the dirty areas of the game.

[@squidduck9964]

as a life long NYR fan, ive learned not to get my hopes up too soon. they look great but...1 game at a time. Playing Boston doesnt scare me, but Fla...could be rough.

[@TheYamahog12]

I don’t care who we play next (but this series isn’t over). To be the best you have to beat whoever is in front of you. Florida seems to be the favorite in the East. I’m fine facing them. If Rangers win then nobody can say they don’t deserve to be in the final. But either Boston or Florida will be very worthy opponents.

[@moosemcgillicuddy7585]

I am a NY RANGERS fan, and I will not touch the money!

[@DogWhoFilms]

I think with Rempe scoring the first goal of there playoff run gave the team some extreme HYPE….

[@Ninjollie]

another thing is that the rangers won the presidents trophy in 1994, what else did they do that year? win the cup THIS IS OUR YEAR

[@devincowan892]

I keep waiting for the Rangers to lose because of all the years they've disappointed me. But this team feels different--I've seen so many signs. And they're playing with so much poise. Almost want to stay an underdog--we've been disrespected by the major sports networks all season and we don't want it now. Let's go Rangers. Also, if Rangers win the cup, McDavid will be a ranger by 2027 🤣 (Gretzky parallel)

[@cybercheftb]

After watching the NYR for 62 years I can categorically say the this Ranger team has more character than any other Ranger team I've seen.

[@KhordLizardMage]

One more '94 coincidence. The Knicks were also having a good playoff run in '94. LGR!!!!

[@nyujay2010]

Past stats don't mean squat. New team, new era! Let's go Rangers!!!!!!

[@ggardoz]

The matchup that scares me the most is the Avs Stars, cause Dallas dominates but cannot keep a lead, so it’s pretty scary

[@denispicard4503]

No sports analysts i know of mentioned the Rangers as a potential Stanley Cup contenders. I knew the Rangers were a great team with lots of dept in their lineup

[@timbartschwolfman]

This is our Time No Quit in New York

[@stevemowers7384]

Bizz the best in the game? The guy who said the Rangers wouldn't make the playoffs and the Devils would play for the cup?

[@No85Limits]

and they got chytil back - it's scary. I'm a Rangers fan and I've been suffering since '95 lol. Carolina is supposed to be the better team at 5 on 5 and they are visibly faster. Rangers have been great on the forecheck, PK & PP. And Igor has been playing like a madman - just locked in. They are also very deep - best depth in league imo. I have Rangers taking it all in my bracket ... im in top 12%.... i have Dallas vs NYR in final... but im not sure if Dallas gets by COL now... maybe though. I have Florida beating Boston. Could see that series going 6 or 7

[@pingamalinga]

What game is that? Looks fun

[@BKDBut]

This team is so much better than the team that went to the Finals in 2013-14 other than goalie, and even then so far Igor has Henrik's save % that playoffs topped by a few tenths. But that team didn't have a single 60 point scorer. This team has 5 70 point scorers, including a 120 point scorer. This PP is lethal. The PK is absolutely embarrassing the #2 PP They already stomped out the Caps like they should have instead of having to play an extra game, extra minutes, and not have extra rest. The Rangers NEVER do that. They always go 6 or 7, even vs the bad teams. I hope they can finish off the Canes and finish them off fast. They have a 3-0 series lead and the Canucks/Oilers are getting ready to play game 2... It's very exciting. The team never gets down on themselves. Not scoring the first goal doesn't bother them at all. Being down in the 3rd doesn't bother them. Giving up that tying goal with a minute left didn't phase them. They came out and won the game in a minute and a half But a long way to go. A lot can happen. LET'S GO RANGERS!!!!!!!!

[@stephenconnors7380]

I don't watch hockey until the SC playoffs start. The NYR are definitely the best team of the lot.

[@luckytoad3945]

Our team’s finally good 😊 😌

[@nocrtname]

Another commenter mentioned, Carolina seems to be that team that finds a way to lose in the most competitive way possible.

[@Whippets]

Rangers are only interested in one "award", the Conn Smythe. And just an aside, Carolina should have never scored that 2nd goal, you can't PLAY with a broken stick, it's an automatic penalty.

[@paulwt9783]

we know how much you all love penalties, lord knows you can't win 5v5.

[@M2-mike]

Won last night 5 on 5 lol.​@@paulwt9783

[@Whippets]

@@paulwt9783 Then stop taking penalties, no wonder everyone thinks the Canes are "Jerks".

[@TylerTSR]

@@paulwt9783The Rangers scored once shorthanded and twice 5v5 yesterday 😭😭😭

[@criddlexd]

@@paulwt9783did the rangers not outscored canes at 5on5? Rangers are STILL holding back 😂

[@NYRangers928]

Also with regard to the awards, neither Mike Keenan nor Peter Laviolette were finalists for the Jack Adams.

[@TheYamahog12]

Hard to believe.

[@Astromaxvr]

I think we are controlling the power play and penalty kill great and Igor has been insane

[@alwayyzz.]

Been a Rangers fan ever since I can remember… seeing them win the cup (for the first time in my lifetime) after all these crazy stat comparisons, as well as being 30 years after 1994 and 10 years after 2014 would be indescribable. NO QUIT IN NEW YORK

[@Novorious]

The Rangers are acting like they're the final boss of the playoffs.

[@bobd6711]

I’m a lifelong Rangers fan, but I will be surprised if they can get past Florida. To me, that’s the cup final series.

[@scottymacdewder5229]

History doesnt repeat, but it does rhyme.

[@tk20channel]

Love this!

[@mikeyredfl3976]

Maybe the HurryCanes should have pulled the goalie in OT LOL

[@Kdawg1287]

I have a perfect bracket so far. I have rangers vs avs in finals. Highest finish was 56th overall the year I picked St. Louis to win the cup over the bruins. My team is the rangers so these are some happy times right now.

[@WeWiLLRefuse]

You’re damn right we are!! 😉 LGR

[@subman721]

In my bracket I picked the Rangers to Eliminate the Canucks in the Stanley Cup Finals! A repeat of 1994!

[@claudelemire2451]

Alex Ovechkin does not want to play any playoff games. He looked totally uninvolved. He wants Gretsky regular season record and retire.

[@derekm9527]

Completely agree. I’ve never seen Ovechkin look that disinterested in my life.

[@claudelemire2451]

@@derekm9527 He was secretly rooting for Detroit making the playoffs.

[@ASMRrich679]

lol

[@Frank-el3fy]

You mean Igor Shesterkin is terrifying…

[@joegladue8863]

Rangers just gotta get the series closed

[@HarrisonHollers]

Who selects the Winnipeg Jets to win it all?! Odd

[@davidvaughan3771]

3 1 goal games ..2 in OT.... This series could have gone the other way with a bounce or 2.... This isn't scary....

[@craine4590]

if you watch the games you would know the biggest part is special teams to my knowledge there hasn't been one pp the canes have scored on

[@TheWill1225]

As a Rangers fan, At first the coincidences were cool. No it’s starting to freak me out lol

[@mitchtheapple4820]

Can someone please admit that the rangers have had an easy round 1 against the caps and are playing against a classically choking hurricanes team for round 2?

[@wakankinyan]

Imagine not having the Rags to win the Cup this year

[@TheY2AProblem]

This winning streak has got to end at some point. We're not going to go 16-0. I would like to see them go 16-0 but more importantly, I want to see them win 16 games. But here's the thing, dating back to the regular season the Rangers have won 9 straight now. If we sweep the series, then that means we HAVE to win the first two games in the ECF because they're at home and extend that winning streak dating back to the regular season to 12 wins in a row. Unless we're as good as everyone thinks we are, then yeah, slam the door on Carolina tomorrow and pimp slap Boston and Dallas(Dallas is my prediction to win the West) in 4 games.

[@GrantGauthier]

Stellar goaltending highlight by EA Sports at 5:21

[@user-pg8om6zn7w]

I have the Rangers and the Canucks a Repeat of the 1994 Stanley cup finals and the Rangers winning again in 7

[@OhBrotherMAn]

Calm your horses, it’s called goal tending.

[@TheHockerMan1]

I really don’t want to jinx anything, but my hopes are very high for the rangers The rangers as a rangers fan

[@billkeon880]

What better way to exorcise past cup demons, than by beating NY or Boston!!

[@davidstick9207]

I wouldn't call them scary...but I wouldn't want to play them right now. We have known for a long time playoff hockey is won differently than games during the season. Emphasis is on board play. Controlling the lines. Being physical. Sacrificing your body. The Rangers are doing these things...the Canes are not. But just because they are up 3-0...doesn't lock them in

[@user-ez4vp3eu5p]

Tell me you have no idea what your talking about with out telling me ... Rangers were out hit and out shot amd still won that's scary

[@paulwt9783]

except they don't do those things. they're losing 5v5.

[@duckydonne11]

@@paulwt9783Carolina dominates 5v5 in the playoffs every year with this core. Where has that gotten them? They can’t finish, aren’t getting great goaltending, and are getting destroyed on special teams. And Rangers won yesterday without a power play goal.

[@criddlexd]

@@duckydonne11how is it domination if they can’t get pucks to the net from the inside? Rangers are putting on a defensive clinic. The only way you can score on them is a broken play or a deflection. Watch the games and you’ll understand the power rangers

[@ggardoz]

I had Rangers winning in 6 matches, but they might just sweep Carolina

[@ggardoz]

@Siksdev I have Dallas winning the cup over the rangers this year, and both teams are proving me right. If the Stars can keep their 3-0,4-0 leads the entire playoffs, I might just be right

[@roopan1968]

​@SiksdevTrocheck has 12 points. Laffy and Panarin have 9 points each.

[@user-pn3gt2ij5e]

@Siksdevvasi not even top 5 in the league anymore call it recency bias but that man has fallen off hard the past two years

[@roopan1968]

@Siksdev Hahaha....yes you were. I was just giving the boys the credit they deserve. Let's Go Rangers!!!

[@criddlexd]

@@ggardozDallas is the only team in the league that can make a series close with the rangers, but rangers have better pieces, more depth, better defense, better puck movers, better power play, penalty kill, goaltending.. rangers have the best shot at winning the cup

[@vmi4172]

I kind of went with the obvious choices. Avs from the West. I still like that. I had NYR vs FLA in the ECF with Panthers moving on, now that one IDK about right now lol Rangers look like the one team from the East that team can beat FLA right now. They look a lot better than FLA to me right now if I had to be honest. All I know is it's gonna be an EPIC ECF!!

[@criddlexd]

Rangers gonna school Florida or Boston it doesn’t even matter they have the grit they have the most skill, best wingers in the league too

[@mor9n243]

The 2008 Penguins lost the cup finals though they also won 7 straight wins to start

[@KS-xs9jo]

And won the following season. I’ll take that.

[@mor9n243]

@@KS-xs9jo yeah but still

[@phillysoldier]

Igor is a castle

[@MiraSubieGirl]

My bracket is Rangers V Canucks and Rangers win in 6. Im a fan of both teams :S

[@alouie001]

There was a solar eclipse in 1994 also. Just saying.

[@OFDProductions]

To be fair they have only played one real playoff team so far, beating the Caps is not impressive

[@scottstenlund433]

tbf.....the caps have a top tier goalie. the rags still averaged 4 goals a game

[@victorfranco4701]

And they won the Stanley cup in 1994

[@RovingRoninEDC]

Really close only counts in horseshoes and with hand Granades. In competitive sports an L is an L , even if trophies are now given to commemorate the L

[@richardmanginelli2624]

What do the Canes and Islanders have in common? They cant close out a game !!! Its called CHOKING ! BRIND HAS BEEN OUT COACHED EVERY GAME... PP IS -2 How does a PP go -2 in 15 attempts ? I can keep going if you like......

[@susanlatham224]

The Rangers are miraculous

[@TeamNYR1236]

As a rangers fan, i think me have a chance

[@MikeH0ncho]

LGR!!

[@OWlsfordshire]

Don't panic. The Canes make their opponents look like gods. They cant end a game to save their lives and their shooting is scuffed as hell. They got swept last year too. Caps shouldnt even be in the playoffs, so...

[@OWlsfordshire]

@Siksdev Not worried about it. Swayman was 1 game away from breaking the NHL record for consecutive playoff games while allowing 2 or fewer goals, but the Panthers completely broke him. He was pulled and Ullmark got lit up that game too.

[@OWlsfordshire]

@Siksdev no idea who that is

[@Sticklife27]

Stop. They finally are a decent team.

[@Devlins10]

Canes can't score on PP. Won't win a series that way.

[@komirules]

Good on those losers in Carolina. Bunch of bums with their post win celebrations. Enjoy KK. 😂

[@CxrsonYo]

Oh, can’t get the fans engaged? Nice

[@TheYamahog12]

That celebration is embarrassing. I bet the players hate it.

[@Mossybrain101]

Canucks take down Rangers in the finals. Book it!👍 We've already booked Axel Rose for the puck drop. Hope he shows up...🤞 Either way, these playoffs are a riot!

[@TheYamahog12]

Long way to get there still.

[@alittlebitofeverything6547]

REMPE

[@HANDLE4798]

The Avs will win the cup

[@duckydonne11]

Crazy how the Rangers are 7-0 and people still are refusing to respect them. Idc you don’t just fall into that. Rangers lack of shots is made up by being second in high danger goals, only behind the Avs. As a Ranger fan, the job is not close to finished, not even halfway their yet. But it’s just hilarious how people said first round exits all regular season, then said we will struggle once we play a real team, and now we are lucky or “are only winning because of one of our best players (Igor)” like that’s a shot at them… Rangers Top 6 is buzzing, PP buzzing, PK has scored more goals than they’ve allowed, and Igor has been unreal. People just looove to hate the Rangers, any other team would be so much more praised for starting the playoffs 7-0, but people just wanna hate and can’t enjoy

[@MrJimbeam1116]

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[@JordanLeGrand]

Watched some parts of the last game, felt like the canes made it way too easy for the ranger goaltender, there was almost never no one in front of him. I think the panthers is the better team in the east.

[@Justme77400]

Keep on underestimating them. Good.

[@southpaw788]

Winning in OT twice is not terrifying. Could of gone either way. Also Rangers were outshot big time last 2 games.

[@zooching]

Which is why you need a goalie who can stop 99 of 104 shots…

[@world_thxnder2453]

If you watch the games you’d disagree. Carolina plays a style of game that gets a ton of terrible shots on goal in attempt for a rebound or deflection; but Shesterkin has not been giving rebounds and Carolina cannot adapt. The way Carolina plays offense is similar to how always standing in blackjack if you can bust works out. Sure, your hand busts less, but another player playing basic strategy would win more on average.

[@derekm9527]

lol outshot? Anyone can just keep taking outside parameter shots that aren’t dangerous. The Rangers didn’t give the canes a scoring chance in the 3rd period till that lucky bounce goal late in the 3rd. Outshooting a team with tons of low percentage shots hoping for a fluke is not that impressive. It could easily be 2 - 1 Canes in the series. Anything can happen in OT.

[@tk20channel]

Last time I checked, shots on goal meant nothing and still does. You can win a game with 1 shot on goal.

[@world_thxnder2453]

@@tk20channel the hurricanes are the best team in the league at filtering out bad goalies. Bad goalies can’t control rebounds or deflections or screens from a distance. Elite playoff goalies have had the better of Carolina for years now, if you look at their series losses it’s been a damning trend. Igor, bobrovsky, Vasilevskiy all winning in 4 or 5 games with the exception of a 7 game series against Igor in 2022.

[@paulwt9783]

lmao they are losing 5v5 in the series, i think they've lost or tied every game w Carolina in the series at 5v5. yea real terrifying.

[@duckydonne11]

Carolina has been analytical 5v5 beasts every year. How many Eastern Conference wins has that gotten them?

[@paulwt9783]

@@duckydonne11 as many as NY?

[@rafaeluryayev7174]

As a Rangers fan born in can we please get through one day without talking about 1994? You realize if we lose how sad it would be. Everybody shhhh.

[@crazysoundman]

Yea NO ONE thinks the rangers are scary lol

[@de-fault_de-fault]

Fine by me. You don't need to scare fan bases, you just need to put up W's.

[@nadaduo1765]

rangers are bums, they aint winning nothing, bunch of losers lol

[@shannonevans8426]

This reminds me of 94 so much.Go Rangers.... Wooohoooo

[@mikekarlik9897]

6 games could've gone either way

[@user-oc9fn4uu2y]

😂😂😂😂 Panthers going beat that azzz.

[@user-pg8om6zn7w]

Watch out the Rangers are coming and they are taking no prisoner's, this team is Running on all cylinders and there on a mission to win the Stanley cup, don't say I didn't warn you. 🏒🏒🏒🏒🏒, this team Reminds me of the 1994 team that everything went Right and nothing went wrong, they won 7 straight in 1994 and went all the way to win the Stanley cup, they are resilient and the player's that didn't do it last year are stepping up this year, LET'S GO RANGERS.

[@luckytoad3945]

Our team’s finally good 😊 😌