Previewing the Rangers vs Panthers Conference Final

I am really looking forward to this series.
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[@ITalk69]

This is going to be insane hockey. Both teams look like Stanley Cup winners.

[@dripenabled]

I talk when are the nhl skins being added

[@luukas2660]

Stellar goaltending is once again hiding many of the Rangers flaws. They'll never win the cup with this core and system.

[@kevinmortensen6641]

@Corey-bv_thumb408 I could see this. It would be a travesty if Rangers lose to Panthers. Rangers have the better team all around.

[@David-ty2qn]

​@@kevinmortensen6641 they do not have the better team all around, Panthers have the deeper forward depth & they have the best defenseman Gustav Forsling in this series.

[@davidbee7060]

The canes exposed many of these flaws ​@@luukas2660

[@tristanjorritsma9709]

This is going to be a violent series, I predict Trouba, Bennett, Rempe, Tkachuk, Lomberg, Lindgren and all the other big boys will be out in full display.

[@TriconPOE]

Tkachuk full display: 🐢

[@dennislopez1272]

I predict Gadjovich will be active for this series. Nobody on the Rangers wanted any piece of him during the regular season. We'll see what happens in the playoffs.

[@Royale_withcheeze]

Others on NYR to watch out for: Goodrow, Cuylle, Schneider

[@nep401]

The Rempire State building can cause serious injuries to the cats that could put cats key players out for several games

[@robertperrotto870]

@@nep401 I don't want to see this, I want to see good tough Hockey, but not players getting injured.

[@VanMichael21]

Damnnnn this is going to be one heck of a series!

[@OWlsfordshire]

I think it will be a bit of a let down. Both these teams have played multiple games where they just didn't show up. I think it'll get dragged out for that reason alone.

[@wesc08]

I'm calling it right now: This series should be the finals. This is going to be insane, can't wait!

[@jqight740]

@Corey-bv_thumb408game 7 3-2 with 1 min remaining Tchuck shoots hits the goal post with 18.5 seconds remaining. Rhe rebound goes to Zinabinadad and he scored the empty netter with 16.7 seconds left. Rangers win and go on to play Edmonton and sweep.

[@HouseOfHockey14]

Yeah fox hasn’t been himself since taking that knee on knee hit in the first round. Same knee that he injured earlier in the season. He’s 100% playing injured.

[@davenavy9960]

I see that too for sure but he is still just so valuable rangers cannot afford for him not to play

[@richardkrilljr.8711]

This time off will certainly help him

[@seamunke]

Barkovs hand is “fine”

[@redrangers12330]

Fox has had some terrible games, I really hope this rest will help him

[@yoholmes273]

Fox...the most over rated defenseman in the NHL

[@seandillon1359]

As a rangers fan this was the outcome i was most nervous about. This is going to be the toughest series of any teams in entire playoffs

[@mikepiccolo32]

No common man Florida stinks

[@owen3721]

Please destroy the Panthers from a Bruins fan who can't stand them.

[@brandontong759]

@@owen3721mad cause you guys suck? 🚮

[@73Ambassador]

​@@owen3721I am not a Toronto fan, in fact, I hate them, but I bet you they feel the same way about your team As you do about florida LOL

[@tb7-rf1fb]

Can’t we all just get along? LoL

[@erikk4541]

I honestly can see this series going to 10 games. Dont ask how.

[@aaronreeve1414]

If there’s enough overtimes, it could go the equivalent of 10 games.

[@parsandberg4816]

😂 L G P

[@10coolfacts]

Games 5-7 all go to 3 OT.

[@justinmiller5660]

the only reason the blocks per 60 for Florida is 14.75 is because they limit shots so well. if they allowed more shot attempts they would have a hight block number.

[@Minimish28]

This is going to be an amazing series… to the neutral fan. As a Rangers fan I’m going to be pulling hairs and biting finger nails until the handshake line

[@HankingMySchrader]

Just realized that every year since 2018, a team from the Atlantic division has represented the East in the finals (2019 Bruins, 2020-22 Lightning, 2023 panthers) let’s see if the rangers can break that streak

[@MikeFish316]

Real tough division

[@danmac9336]

No it's 5 in a row from Florida including 3 cups after this year

[@Oheao]

In 2021 there were two teams from the Atlantic, Tampa and Montreal.

[@JonahSanderson]

@@danmac9336huh

[@MikeAston-qh2su]

​@@danmac9336lol hold your breath

[@LSA30]

Absolutely pumped for this! Both division winners, playing dominant hockey, and I think it might go all 7. LET’S GO PANTHERS!

[@coot1234]

Incredible how quick you got this out. You're the man Shannon! Go Cats

[@adamkensel8749]

Good luck, here’s to a good series. LGR!

[@brendanplays3942]

@@adamkensel8749 LGR!!!! I HOPE REMPE LANDS THE SAME HIT ON BENNET THAT BENNET DID ON MARCHAND!!!! ILL ROUTE FOR WHOEVER CAN BEAT THE CATS LGR

[@tyrous1743]

Is it really that incredible though? It is his job after all...

[@TheScotian82]

​@@tyrous1743Right I mean it prob takes him maybe an hour or two to put together a stats board and film it

[@josephgrosso8731]

Rangers fan here who recognizes that Florida is built for playoffs! If both goalies continue their level of play, slight edge to Igor. Tkachuk and Bennett will try to get him off his game, so Ranger D guys will need a lot of snarl. Both teams need to stay out of box. Rempe might be helpful in this series, especially at MSG. LGR!!!

[@slider903]

Rangers haven’t faced a true playoff goalie yet.

[@robertperrotto870]

I too would like to see Rempe be a force, he showed maturity during the Caps series by not being baited into fights, if he can break down the Panthers D-men on the boards, without taking bad penalties, (this is a big if), I think he ends up being the X factor if the Rangers win the series.

[@OWlsfordshire]

Igor has allowed way more goals than Bob. He's also much more inconsistent.

[@robertperrotto870]

@@OWlsfordshire not like Florida faced teams with depth of scorers, and Marchand was out for 3 games for the bruins (Bennet tries that shit against the Rangers, he's gonna get face planted)

[@negtype13]

Ranger D with a lot of snarl?!? THAT’S EXACTLY what scares me…we haven’t had that in God knows how many years! Boys had best find it though, we let Igor take WAY too much of the load last series and it can’t continue!😫🤬 FULL 60s from here on in, it’s the ONLY way!!🤘

[@RJBeee91]

Panthers in 7. But good god is this gonna be a tough series.

[@RyanHumeniuk]

Panthers in 7​@Corey-bv_thumb408

[@anubisgod23]

this could be the best series the playoffs will see

[@marvingardens]

As a Rangers fan this was the team I was most scared of

[@GregAllenF1]

Me too, but I’m glad it’s Florida. If we beat Boston, I wouldn’t still be sure if the Rangers could win the cup in the finals, but if we beat Florida I will 100% believe the Rangers are winning the cup. You need to beat the best to be the best.

[@Airplanefan9999]

We are afraid of the Rangers too

[@Tyler-di4kq]

So excited for this series, both teams are fantastic. LGR!

[@ericpaul375]

Shannon you're a machine for all of these videos absolutely Love and appreciate it! SKO CATS!!!

[@TheScotian82]

His editor must be a genius!

[@VideosdeDomingo]

This series will be legendary!

[@ericwiseman1402]

Great preview Shannon!! My best to you and Y’Vonne as always. While I’m a Hurricanes fan, I’m liking the Rangers here. Can’t wait to see what Kreider does next…..I mean damn dude!!! If my team kick outed in a game 6 by a HOF performance then OK, make history. So Rangers in 6 is what I’m predicting. Glad you’re doing what you do sir. Be safe and enjoy the game!!!

[@toner36]

Gotta hope the extra days helps fox get healthy. If you ever seen him play you know he's not 100% right now

[@obey2dmax]

Shannon.. Kings Fan here but I'm rooting for the Canucks to finally breakthrough and win the most coveted and beautiful trophy in Pro Sports.

[@meddyven]

Yes, Go Canucks! Yvonne can be on the parade float next to you!

[@casewojo6186]

Notice me Shannon please notice me

[@NHLCrazy2007]

Wrong video, pal.

[@NHLCrazy2007]

@Corey-bv_thumb408 Man, that would stress me out big time. Would be reminiscent of the 1994 Eastern Conference Finals.

[@JohnnyBoi1924]

To me, for Florida this series is all about execution. We've seen the cats have the ability to flip the switch and play an absolute domination style. If they can be lights out in 4 or 5 of these games, they win. The Rangers will be more capable of taking advantage of the Cats' lulls than any of their previous opponents. It's gonna take at least 4 full 60 minute games to beat NYR.

[@alexn36300]

I’m a rangers fan but I’m honestly curious do the panthers even have any weaknesses and what are they. I’ll tell you the rangers like to give odd man rushers and fall asleep occasionally. I got Florida in 6 but we’ll see.

[@robbrown4621]

@@alexn36300 It will be a very tough fought series but going into it I would say that the Rangers are the better puck handling team, the better power play team, the better come-back team, have the better goalie, and play Game Seven at MSG. If we can match in physicality and also in discipline then we can win. We'll see how it goes... :) LGR!

[@retropwned]

grew up in nyc and ft laud.. very excited about this round.

[@96muttrix96]

Holy shit I'm nervous! LGR

[@sunkissed6220]

Forsling's goal last night was incredible! Go Cats! 😸

[@dennislopez1272]

He is the best defenseman in the entire series. It ain't close either.

[@NAustin518]

@@dennislopez1272better than Fox? Hahaha, good one.

[@dennislopez1272]

@NAustin518 Yup. He has the highest plus/minus by far in the league for a reason. I don't need my defenseman to score. I need them to play defense. Hence the name, DEFENSEman. Forsling is a ridiculous +56. Next closest guy is 10 points lower. Fox is a +21.

[@fortunecooky436]

@@dennislopez1272 theres a reason why fox has a norris trophy my guy. hes no doubt better than forsling.

[@WestonNYR]

@@fortunecooky436ye def but I'm worried he's injured

[@loC2ol]

This is gonna be a great series to watch! I imagine the 80’s will come back in many ways throughout this series

[@louscannon7493]

It just feels like the stars have aligned for NY. Rangers in 6...

[@philtorrez4198]

Go cats! I'll be wearing my now retro OEL kachina jersey.

[@jonathanfrimerman8855]

This is the best series of the playoffs 1 seed vs 2 seed President trophy vs reugnjnv east champs Doesnt get any better than this I can smell this going down to game 7 Too good of a series to end in 6 5 or 4

[@SamStaticc]

Let’s go panthers!!!! ❤ going to be a great series

[@austinjoseph6347]

For save % it's a little skewed cause Carolina shoots quantity over quality where Tampa and Boston are the opposite until desperation kicked in. Igor seems to struggle in up close saves and that's Florida's bread and butter

[@rafisanders]

Rangers in 7

[@bjp1920]

This will be a hard fought clash of the titans series. This I feel will automatically be 7 games. I'm going to take Florida here because I give them the slight advantage 5 on 5.

[@RyderBHales]

This series is gonna make for such a classic! This could be one of the years where the "real" cup champs really are the east champs, although the Stars and Oettinger look like a tough out. My prediction of Canes over Oilers in the final was busted, but Dallas vs either Florida or NYR could be an all-time great cup final.

[@chairmanofthebored6860]

I'm thinking Stars V Rangers for the cup

[@robertperrotto870]

Been watching the Stars and I honestly think both the Canucks or Oilers can take them. I think they are overrated.

[@chairmanofthebored6860]

@@robertperrotto870 considering Vegas and Colorado are both better teams than either the Oilers or Canucks, I'm inclined to disagree with you.

[@frankgonzalez7432]

Personally I’m more interested in a throw down between Rempe/Trouba and Tkachuk/Bennett

[@thejoulesthief6841]

I’m rooting for a Trouba v Barkov fight.

[@awwwshucks443]

You guys are laughable. One, Barkov isn't going to toss his mitts, especially for scrubs. Tkachuck isn't either. Got a 100 pt player on your team? That's a fair trade from Chucky's perspective. Rempe would just be a liability against a fast smart team like the Panthers. Cats feed off of overly aggressive hitters like Trouba and are better at finishing than the opponents NYR have faced so far.

[@creampiess]

@@awwwshucks443 yea this guys are crazy to think any of FL top guys are going to fight Rempe. If anything, Rempe going to get baited into some free penalties for FL.

[@tontweer]

Rempe would only be fighting Mikkola they are the same size, and temperament.

[@dennislopez1272]

​@tontweer Well, Rempe wanted no part of Gadjovich in the regular season. We'll probably see him in this series, too. Depends what Maurice wants to do.

[@JulianPortilla-us3mz]

i love my panthers and this is gonna be one heck of a series GO CATS!

[@Vinman666]

Just had an aftermarket pacemaker installed out of some guys basement in Hoboken...LGR!!!

[@dennislopez1272]

It's gonna be a great series. I can't wait. I love my Panthers going into this one. As far as the save percentage goes, that number doesn't show how good Bob has been. His goals against average is better than Igor's. We block a lot of shots, but we give up more high danger chances. That's why Bob's save percentage is lower and his saves have been highlight worthy. #GOCATSGO #VEZINABOB

[@RyanRe-rd6wv]

Hahaha Rangers fan in other comments are saying Rangers in 6 or 7

[@dennislopez1272]

@RyanRe-rd6wv Stamkos is leaving, and the Lightning are headed for the celar. Good job dropping your "Boston is gonna beat the Panthers" line. You're gonna run out of teams that are supposedly gonna beat the Panthers, pal.

[@RyanRe-rd6wv]

@@dennislopez1272 BS Sherlock Holmes n I can’t wait Rangers destroys your team

[@RyanRe-rd6wv]

@@dennislopez1272 And I’m not your pal

[@dennislopez1272]

@RyanRe-rd6wv In this context, Pal doesn't mean what you think. It's a kind way of saying, "You're an *****."

[@amsnow2526]

I still like Stars vs Rangers in the SCF.

[@amsnow2526]

@Corey-bv_thumb408 Time traveling is against Hockey guy rules!

[@73Ambassador]

​@@amsnow2526This dude has been copying and pasting the exact same post on every single comment in this video. Lol.

[@amsnow2526]

@@73Ambassador I never do stuff like that. I'm a big believer in the jinx.

[@73Ambassador]

@@amsnow2526 I agree. and unfortunately, I also feel that every time I watch my team play, they will lose, so I always have to wait until the game is over, and then if they win, I will watch the entire game replayed

[@amsnow2526]

@@73Ambassador Man, I hear you. I'm a Red Wings fan. They had some bad playoff losses in 1999-2001 When I started watching them in high school. I would be depressed the next day at school, thinking it was because I didn't believe or cheer enough. It almost sounds like a branch of imposter syndrome. Hockey teaches you how to guard your heart, haha.

[@lonelycake4114]

Kakko will be the difference. 3OT hero. Rangers in 7

[@conroche1535]

From your mouth...

[@johnjirehgarcia8382]

From your lips to God's ears... I'm a Rangers fan and I want us to win at 3OT ala Matteau in 1994.

[@Auto_Fi_Guy]

My heart can't take a 3OT game 7. LGR!!!

[@johnjirehgarcia8382]

​@@Auto_Fi_Guy hahaha gonna make my blood pressure go up to HAHAHA. I'm wicked, so I'll wish for Rangers winning the Stanley Cup in 4OT over either Stars or a 1994 rematch with the Canucks. LGR

[@davidgraf8171]

I really really hope you’re right Shannon. LGR!

[@jimmyzarkis6276]

Rangers have the advantage of playing the entire series at home. Rangers fans have bought up all the tickets and over paying big time. This is what NY does, they either travel or people in S FL are from NY. Even when the Heat had Lebron the Knicks fans still showed up nonstop. Now that the Knicks are out, all eyes in NY will be on this series. However this series needed to happen. Another revenge series from previous playoffs. I wouldn't bet a penny on this series because its too close. It could be a sweep either way, or a 7 game series with either team winning. Nothing would be surprising. If the pattern continues, R 1 5 games, R 2, 6 games, R 3 7 games Panthers. Same for the cup run in 1996. All the goal tending will be in this series. West will be a gun-slinging show case. My pick goes to FL just be its my team. I just hope Rempe doesnt pull more BS and injure players just to injure them because he is a worthless goon.

[@johnnyhalf6558]

Thanks " Shannon 👍

[@herpderp9108]

Something about Bobby's save percent that is a bit misleading too. The Cats kept the Bruins in THREE straight games under 20 shots. He let in 1-2 goals in each of those games and they still won. So, he didn't need to work quite as much. If the Cats were giving up 28-30 shots per game, which is about average you'd think, his save percent would probably be about the same as Shesterkin's. This is going to be one HELL of a good series. Pulling for the Cats in 7, but it really could go either way. I think their physicality is going to make the difference as well as if they can stay out of the box.

[@HDreamer]

assuming he saves all the extra shots, which isn't guaranteed you know.

[@dfoleyusa]

I have no idea in this one both great teams and this could go either way with talent on both sides. Should be a great series. I’ll be rooting for FLA - but neither are my team I’m simply rooting for an all ‘never won a cup’ final between FLA and VAN.

[@electricboogaloo5645]

Panthers and Canucks are also the two teams with longest distance between them.

[@isars3433]

dont you like having a good amount of teams that never won cups? just me?

[@justjohnny420]

​@@isars3433 I mean if you enjoy several fanbases being miserable every year, sure. But personally I like seeing teams win that never won before 😂

[@GregAllenF1]

I’m a Rangers fan but this is a fair take.

[@owen3721]

A thirty-year rematch? Anyone?

[@Negative_Rust]

I love my Panthers to death, and def riding the high from beating the Bruins. But idk, I feel like Rangers do everything the Panthers do but better. Just an all around more solid team. I don't see us winning the series, but I hope we at least don't get swept. LETS GO PANTHERS 🙌💖✨

[@conroche1535]

Would love to see you get swept, but that is definitely not happening.

[@russellalesi5715]

You're an honest fan...I was only scared of the cane's because of their speed...but now the Rangers are the faster team...Rangers in 6

[@conroche1535]

@@russellalesi5715 According to a quote from Doughty, the Kings were afraid of the Rangers speed in '14. How did that turn out? Speed is great, IF they combine it with managing the puck, and avoiding odd-man rushes the other way. BTW, I'm more comfortable when people give them too little respect, than too much. Loved the way they stuffed the analytics in round 2. LGR!

[@alexn36300]

I feel opposite lol. I love my rangers but I think the panthers are more structured! Should be a hell of a series but will see. Goodluck

[@angeloneos2778]

Bro as a Rangers fan, please tell me your either trolling or trying some reverse jinx type shit lol. Love our team but this is gonna be a war. Both very evenly matched. A sweep isn't in the cards.

[@ronpeacock9939]

at this point.. they are all good... I think Shesterkin could be the X-Factor. We'll have to see... I know I wouldn't put more than $1 on this series...The 1 oddity so far.. the 3 teams so far in the conference finals are all divisional winners... Vancouver can become the 4th tonight... when was the last time the All of the #1's in their brackets all got this far? Usually someone gets knocked off.. and even if the canucks fail, Edmonton is not a major upset

[@peterroberts4415]

I just want this to be a great series. Both teams are due to win a cup

[@dansnyder9102]

Cats in 6

[@wildcard9370]

Jeasus…. This is going to be an allll time series!!!!!

[@jbellflower83]

Dont have any skin in this series but im pulling for Florida as ive never been a fan of the Rags.

[@MottoGS]

Great video. LGR!

[@RockyHockeywithBrandon]

Looking forward to this, both teams could go all the way!

[@Nunnleberry]

So close to call. I do wonder whether NYR's stats have been a little inflated by how terrible the Caps were. Il say Panthers in 6.

[@J_Aaron_L]

This gonna be juicy

[@mt_machine]

I'm not sure I agree that the regular season no longer matters. We might get all 4 division winners facing off in the Conference Finals.

[@noiisserpmii]

All 4 division winners are left. Wonder whens last time that happened. I had us winning in 6 but Cats are insanely tough. Should be an amazing series.

[@robertperrotto870]

Should the Canucks take out the Oilers, it would be the first time in history that all 4 division winners made the conference finals.

[@williampilling6576]

I think this was the best possible outcome for me as a fan. Both teams know how to be violent, show skill and have great goaltending. I argue the Panthers have been *slightly* more dominant in their two series wins, but the Rangers beating a stacked Canes team was impressive. I would be happy to see either team in the finals to be honest. Gun to head, im going Cats in 7. It will be an all out war.

[@stellarsealin9561]

⁠@ScottStenlundif you want to look at regular season games, the panthers won the season series. But we both know the regular season doesn’t matter, so its going to be a good fight between the two, and the panthers are far more capable than people believe.

[@user-br7sb3wk4h]

Man it’s gonna be a hard fought series i got Florida in 7 i think they are more balanced and physical

[@swedreamhack5308]

I want to see a Fla-Van finals but I think we'll see NY-Dal. It's NY in 6

[@jeffa.7618]

Luongo Bowl 🤞

[@RyanRe-rd6wv]

I want to see rematch in ‘94 NY Van

[@kevindonelan6680]

I don’t think the numbers do justice on the Rangers PP. Its insanely fluid even when they don’t covert i’ve never seen anything like it.

[@njyankeesfan]

Gonna be a great series, these are the two best teams in hockey. Rangers in 6!

[@jorssu13]

Panthers in 6.

[@slider903]

I have the reverse.

[@kta125]

I’m a Rangers fan so I have to go with them to win it but this will definitely be a fun and close series. Both teams are pretty well-rounded.

[@tb7-rf1fb]

As a Panthers fan, I’m concerned by the way the Rangers handled a very good Carolina team. Panthers will need to stay out of the penalty box and stand up at the blue line. Should be a great series. Two elite Russian goalies will duel.

[@BestDraftClass]

Rempe going to pull some high paid players off the ice for flordia early in the series? NYR in 7. Top Notch coaches, Laviolette's first year on the team; would like to think hes the spark to get them to the finals. Going to be a great series and will really push the new found discipline of the panthers trying to stay within the lines not taking too many penalties. Rangers power play is elite.

[@smadas4192]

It's only elite if they have the chance to use it! It's also the only thing about the rags that's better than the Panthers! They stay out of the box and they win!

[@awwwshucks443]

Panthers have Gadjovic waiting with a fresh contract signed for this purpose. I can see him blasting some of the smaller NYR forwards if it comes to it. He also is an experienced chucker who would do quite well head to head.

[@EemMiIiLlLl]

@smadas4192 you're crazy, these 2 teams are very even, its crazy to think NYR only clears in PP

[@llllllll153]

@@smadas4192rangers have a better team than the panthers. Panthers r overrated and overachievers. Rangers will win……

[@MikeAston-qh2su]

​​@@smadas4192reminds me of hurricanes fans 2 weeks ago

[@GoJays]

Us neutral fans NEED a Game 7 for this series

[@MikeAston-qh2su]

Please no

[@lukestange]

fr. it's so hard to choose a team to root for between these two, i guess i'll just watch and decide

[@jasonthieme8926]

If the Rangers come out and play a full 60 each game i believe NYR in 6. As we know they often dont. They are amazingly opportunistic hence. The Game 6 win. Every screams about their 5v5 play. A goal is a goal is a goal. LGR. I believe so much i already bought tix to Round 4

[@purplebeard1526]

Both teams led by former Hurricanes head coaches. I hate both teams. That said, I guess I'd rather have lost yo the team that makes/wins the Finals. I think Florida has something to prove from last year's finals exit so I'll go Panthers in 7.

[@Vienna107]

It will be interesting to see if the Rangers trail at any point in this series. They really haven't been pressured in a "big game" situation yet. Game 6 was important but they still had Game 7. If Florida were to win 2 out of the first 3, or put Rangers in a real pressure situation having to win a Game 5 with series tied at 2, that would be the first real adversity Rangers have had. I see it like this: Offense- EVEN Defense- Adv FLA Goaltendng- Adv NYR Should be a great series.

[@mattpod02]

Rangers have been to 5 ECF I remember watching, they’re 1-4 in those series. It’s time they win one.

[@mattpod02]

@Corey-bv_thumb408 sounds good to me lol

[@73Ambassador]

​@@mattpod02This dude has been copying and pasting the exact same post on every single comment in this video. Lol.

[@mattpod02]

@@73Ambassador oh wow I see that lmao

[@angeloneos2778]

I made sure to screenshot it. Gotta see if this man is some prophet. I'm sure we'll find out he's not at about 11 on Wednesday lol. Hope he's right LGR!

[@slider903]

At least you guys have cups. We don't.

[@jrahauiser]

I’m going to need the defibrillator for this series! LGR 💙❤️

[@karltanner3953]

My two favorite teams facing off in the conference finals! This is going to be good

[@ChristianKrillz]

Rangers PK also have a couple of shorties right? Very solid PK

[@gordiepuff]

Yeah the rangers have allowed 4 goals on the pp and have also gotten 4 shorty's this postseason.

[@serfindukdb1776]

not sure if i'm going to live past this series... i mean, my heart is probably going to explode by the end. regardless of how long or short the series goes, regardless of who moves on to the Final, i just don't think my heart can take it. GO CATS

[@artie218]

Rangers edge, when rested, they seem to be at their best, theyve never shown any rust. This team has had 3 extended periods of rest since October. One in late January, they proceeded to then win 9 straight.. A nice rest before the playoffs started, they win 4 in a row, they get a nice rest again thanks to the quick disposal of the Caps, then proceed to win 3 in a row and were tied in game 4 in the 3rd period. One thing I noticed the Florida coach said after the Boston series. He said, to be a team that relies on offense to win you games, you need a lot of moving parts working well at the right time. To be a team that relies on defense to win you games, you play a system and even injuries don't affect too much and you just grind until the other team makes the mistake. So, if this is accurate I think the Florida series is going to be a similar to the Carolina series except Florida has a better goalie. And the separation to me is thin enough that its going to be who gets the breaks at the right time, who comes up big at the right time. It seems very even to me. The Rangers have beaten and been beaten by every team left in the playoffs during the regular season. But as Shannon said, probably doesn't matter. If the Rangers are going to win Lafreniere and Panarin need to show up again like they did early in the Carolina series. I hope they do.

[@michaelangst6078]

Panthers are superior. They wouldn't be favorites in the series if they weren't with rangers having home ice

[@valeriehowden471]

I think I'll pick Florida just based on their posts. Not sure how it comes up on my recommended videos (no other teams are) but I ❤ the latest ... 'our rats are better' with hundreds of plastic rats heading into TD Garden. 😂

[@slider903]

Panthers in 6. We can do this.

[@ScottHedley]

2020, 2021, 2022, and now 2024 we have a New York vs Florida team in the conference finals

[@brandoncyr4883]

Just my opinion. Battle of the goaltenders. You got the young stud in Shisterken vs Vezina proven Bobrovski should be a wholesome entertaining series

[@fionam3554]

Shesterkin has one too, and more recently than Bobrovsky

[@ForestOfSleep]

Igor is a proven Vezina winner too.

[@hvalleydude922]

Ranger fan here. This is the matchup I've been dreading. I think Florida's physicality and goal scoring might be too much for the Rangers. Although Igor has played masterfully the past two series, if the Rangers continue to lean on him the way they did against the Canes, he will eventually start to falter. Panarin needs to have the series of his career and the Rangers need to step up the physicality or this is not going to go well. Then again, the Rangers do have the comeback powers this postseason...

[@robbrown4621]

I agree with you. On the positive side, Rangers are the better puck handling team, the better power play team, the better come-back team, the team with the better goalie, and the Rangers get to play Game Seven at MSG. But, this advantage seems like it will be a razor thin edge... This series might be one for the ages. I have been watching the team since 1967. So far, the greatest series (for me) have been: Rangers/Devils 1994, Rangers/Canucks 1994, Rangers/Penguins 2022, and Rangers/Bruins 1972 (we lost that one)... LGR!!

[@Jtecusmc007]

Will be a close series Lets Go Rangers!

[@roddywhite3601]

It seems to me that whoever wins in the west is going to have to present a complete performance to knock off the east regardless who comes through. The east has been really fun to watch these playoffs. No discredit to the west with some good battles being had and on going. Would be nice to see a Canadian team in the final but Oettinger might have something to say against that.

[@thomasnorman5978]

Rooting for Florida, but will no doubt be an incredible series regardless of the outcome.

[@TRONMAGNUM2099]

Rangers are my team but it doesn't get more evenly matched than this. It's going to be a phenomenal series.

[@philiplombardo4332]

A lot of people picked Carolina over New York and look at what happened.

[@michaelangst6078]

Carolina would have won the series if they had better goaltending. Florida has better goaltending and defense. They will win

[@OzerBergman]

You didn’t mention how much home ice advantage might count for. Maybe not a lot, but maybe just enough to win game 7. As a Rangers fan since the days of the GAG Line, I’m ready for the roller coaster ride.

[@conroche1535]

Also been bleeding blue since '72, (actually, '71, but that doesn't rhyme) so ups, downs and disappointment are nothing new. But, hope springs eternal. LGR.

[@michaelangst6078]

Florida plays fine in hostile environments. Doesn't mean anything

[@courtesytransportation5870]

Hope Dolan's face recognition system marked those idiots who were booing in game 5,otherwise not much of home ice advantage

[@JAWNDOEmusic]

thoughts on goaltending making the west's finalist an easier takedown? Oett is the pinnacle rn lol

[@EFO841]

Let's Go Cats!

[@outdoortubetalk989]

Leafs fan here. Now cheering for Canucks. Would love to see THG's review video if Canucks win the Cup😊!

[@chairmanofthebored6860]

As good as the Canucks are, I don't see them beating Dallas

[@busorenkin55]

Entering the ECF, Bobrovsky has a 2.37 GAA and Shesterkin has a 2.4 GAA. It’s really close tbh outside of save percentage

[@soflo549]

Whoever wins this series is going to hobble into the finals injured from this violent series for stars to eat up.

[@Maniac02758]

Rangers in 6 baby LGR 🔴⚪️🔵

[@gsipp00]

Battle between my 2nd and 4th favorite teams... should be great and will be rooting for either at the other end of this... Probably picking Florida for this just think Rangers have more streakiness which can be a negative.

[@dr3putt62]

I can’t wait for this series to start ….. Let’s drop the PUCK ! 🏒🥅

[@the1trueshark338]

honestly, i dont believe the pres trophy curse has any standing past the second round. if you make it to the conference final, thats a playoff success. sure you might lose there, and be a bit disappointed, but you still are the top 4 teams. this will be a great series though, and im taking rangers in 5, actually. assuming they dont decide to stop playing hockey for 2 and 2/3 games, i think florida will have a tough time with shesterkin with how good he's been

[@slider903]

We’ve overcome great goalies all playoffs.

[@michaelangst6078]

Y'all really overrate how much a great goaltender actually means. If it meant as much as you guys think it does, everybody would be rich betting under every game....

[@the1trueshark338]

@@slider903 I'll be honest, I think vasilevski fell off, and swayman is pretty overrated. Neither are bad, just not as good as they seem. Not to discredit them, but when a goalie gets little to no support, the team ain't winning shit. Bolts are an aging group, and the Bruins had pretty much no depth scoring, or at least that's what I saw in the few games I watched. Not even shesterkin could win with conditions like that, just look at the rangers last year

[@seamunke]

Kreider in 3

[@MonsterHockey9]

Trocheck ex panthers legend

[@vincentcervone9848]

Good luck

[@johnfeeley7094]

This is gonna be like a video game