"This Group Has Always Responded" Rangers React To Game 5 Loss In The Garden To Hurricanes

Rangers and Head Coach Peter Laviolette speak with the media following a Game 5 loss at the Garden to The Hurricanes who have, for the 2nd consecutive time, avoided elimination to force another game in the series. The Rangers look to finish off the series for the 3rd time in Raleigh on Thursday.
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"This Group Has Always Responded" Rangers React To Game 5 Loss In The Garden To Hurricanes

[@Fernando-qk2hp]

I HATE WHEN PLAYERS SAY WHAT TROUBA SAID: We didn’t expect to win every game” Why TF not?????

[@robertparker8516]

Exactly, this is not what the cap should say

[@Fernando-qk2hp]

@@robertparker8516yup

[@coogz13]

dude is an absolute nose picker - i've always hated that he got our C

[@GregSpittenPickz101]

I couldn’t believe how lethargic they came out in that third period like they were afraid to move up the ice after that penalty kill . They need to play these next two games with the same heart and intensity they played the first 4 ! Fck the canes rangers pull through this is the second place team in the nhl and I do t have snd issue with trouba because he’s right ! It’s a fact only two teams have done what you are asking why not ! Because they are playing an extremely talented team and all 6 games were tight ! Let’s see them bounce back band repay that favor

[@DeadPixel27]

do you realize how good both these teams are?

[@Fernando-qk2hp]

TRIED TO PLAY DEFENSE FOR 20 min WITH A ONE GOAL LEAD !!!! Really ????you stalled your own offense.

[@jll9916]

"They wanted it more."? That's unacceptable!

[@Mike-nq3lq]

Jesus, who said that?

[@Hockeypro1094]

If they blow this series up 3-0 this core needs to GO!!!!!!!!!!

[@u.s.m.c.fewproudthemarines2987]

Yep 👍👍

[@Chyeahokay]

Start with Mika….

[@anthonycoccaro5124]

This core has always been mentally weak, even if we win this series we’re not beating Florida

[@dietrickmcelveen5954]

@Chyeahokay unfortunately, we have Kreider locked in for a few years. He'd be my first choice. Kack the courage to play a physical style of play when it calls for it.

[@chris2ferUtoob]

Trouba sounds like he is looking forward to golf.

[@robertparker8516]

I am a bit shocked with what I am hearing from captain and Mika - “we didn’t expect to win every game”, “they wanted it more”.. WTF is that?! Sounds too pathetic and looks like they are loosing their killer instinct and winner mentality when it comes to a critical point.. Come on guys, show your balls, be more aggressive and GRAB this series!💪🏻

[@anthonycoccaro5124]

They’ve always been this way. They’re not killers. They’re too nice

[@Fernando-qk2hp]

THE RANGERS WAY : Put it all on your goalies shoulders

[@BigVladisBack]

Played like cowards tonight

[@petewilcox3354]

pretty much.

[@PyroPlays2]

Igor can’t do everything on his own!! Step it up for game 6

[@ArcanumAscent]

It’s the rangers. Always assume failure is imminent and they can’t hurt you.

[@buckmerdoc8860]

I always know! No assuming!

[@alexandergustafsson4245]

I'm right there with you!

[@mynameisvin]

Terrible effort. Need game 6

[@bawags8366]

Absolutely pathetic. The Rangers need to EARN a win to advance. The players played like they could coast behind great goal tending. Soft, pathetic, embarrassing.

[@karolwos7457]

This group hasn't always responded. Someone has to remind them NJD or Tampa (4 loss in a row). If this happens again, then I give up. With the exception of Trochek, it seems that they are mentally not prepared to be winners. I hope i'm wrong... 🙏

[@eliotvishnevsky5019]

This group responded to opening goals by the Caps in consecutive games. This group responded to adversity back in January. Why stop now? We all knew that the team would not win every game.

[@petewilcox3354]

@@eliotvishnevsky5019 got to ask them why...it sure looks like they stopped.

[@paolorossi8470]

The only problem this team has had for a while now is a coach. They need a young energetic coach.

[@nicolasdivirgilio7306]

Canes are in our zone 80% of the game whenever the rangers had the puck they dump it out and give it right back to them and they would come back in the zone shooting all over the place

[@jeps1973]

They do the usual pass pass game too when in their zone instead of trying to get some puck luck or deflections. This has been going on for 3 games. We lucked into a W the first game this started happening and then it just got worse and yet Lavi didn't adjust or change anything. That scares me the most no adapting to what is going on in front of him when he did before.

[@KevsShwaShwa]

Carolina is the best in the playoffs on the forecheck. They commit as a team to the press. We don’t have a team commitment to stay in their zone and send 2 to the puck and out number them. Sick of good rangers teams in the playoffs always being a defensive team. I just want to dominate teams and have the puck the whole game.

[@Desert-Father]

No heart, terrible effort from the core. They have the talent. They have the coaching. These playoffs will decide if the core has what it takes to win a championship or should be broken up.

[@robertparker8516]

100 agreed! Today they didn’t look like a group who are confident to WIN. You can’t win if you are not aggressive, if you are not hungry for the puck and protecting your goalie. Today they looked like they are not believe that they’re gonna make it Need a mental kick in the ass!!!

[@ChinStudios]

Played scared in the third. Gotta sack up before it’s too late

[@buckmerdoc8860]

Too late, was over after game-4

[@Fernando-qk2hp]

TROUBA always says the same thing.

[@RobbyByrne]

What made you think it was ok to change when Orlov had the puck, Mika?

[@Mike-nq3lq]

This core group just ain't got what it takes. They just don't. They lose in 7.

[@Fernando-qk2hp]

BEST REGULAR SEASON TEAM Yay!!!!

[@claudiuserban6164]

They are shocked

[@werst9]

You cant just not play offense with a lucky 1 goal lead. Keep the puck in their end for more than 5 seconds. Prevent D does not ever work in any sport.

[@TangledUpInBlue631]

The last thing the Rangers want is a game 7 at home.

[@johnnynyr1981]

I don't care what anybody says. If you're an honest fan with yourself of this Ranger fan base like I am outside of game one every other game, they've been dominated virtually on the boards down low possession time... They've been lucky enough to pull out a couple wins in OT and they're still in a decent position where they just got to win one. But let's definitely not act like this is a team that's built that could actually beat Florida. Florida is a little bit more like Carolina on steroids with a little bit more scoring and a lot more hitting and this Ranger team as frail as it's been built isn't made for getting past Florida

[@edwardreynolds3242]

Well the Rangers had an opportunity to win Game 4 when they tied the game at 3-3. and the series could have ended in a sweep but CAR was due on the PP and they finally scored to win. Every team in every sport in the postseason needs luck especially in the NHL playoffs.

[@Fernando-qk2hp]

Wheres all the so called leaders!!????

[@Fernando-qk2hp]

Out worked and out classed.

[@PAVEL__JAKL667]

That was ugly..🙄

[@Fernando-qk2hp]

WHERES KREIDER & PANARIN TO FACE THE MUSIC!?!?!?

[@lancerichardson4285]

Panarin -5 in the last 2 games. Kreider -3 tonight. Dude’s can’t play 5 on 5.

[@Fernando-qk2hp]

IF THE RANGERS WIN SERIES I GUESS WE HAVE TO HEAR HOW THEY ARE TIRED AGAIN

[@SubwayAlumni1017]

We’ll bounce back and win this series. This team is too good and have shown it too many times.

[@MasterOfDarkArts]

It does not matter. Rangers are predestined to lose. I have seen it in my dreams. Rangers are done in game seven 5 to 3.

[@youtubecensors5419]

I think next time try the following: Don't spend an entire game trying to protect a one goal lead you lost long ago. Pass to teammates, maybe even half the time, because if you always just pass it directly to the other team, that means they have possession. That's good for them, not for you. I know it's fun to slowly skate around your defensive zone because you get to rest, daydream, and make plans for when you blow the playoffs, but occasionally pretending you want it to go near their net is at least proper etiquette to the fans. You may consider it an outdated tradition, but giving a darn while you're on the ice is something people used to really like about watching their team play. Hope this helps

[@dietrickmcelveen5954]

The problem is no 5v5, even strength production from the first and 3rd lines. Defensemen should be involved more on the offensive side. Playing timid.

[@dennismaxwell165]

How in the world could you not want it more? At home with your crowd, you didnt want it??

[@DOUBLEG-Music]

Stay composed. We got it. LGR

[@JerryKosloski]

They looked like they're ready to go on vacation

[@Arcturian1111]

Panarin and Zibanijad need to go if they blow this seties. They are both very week in the playoffs. And what's going on with Kakko,. He needs to wake the F . k up already.

[@Mike-Zo]

The responses that they gave after the game is what worries me.

[@rafaeluryayev7174]

This is why the Rangers are not going to win a cup with Trouba as Capitan of the team.

[@Fernando-qk2hp]

WE WERENT SHARP TONIGHT ??? Who’s fault is that !?!?!

[@Rangersjp]

The team knows they didn't bring their best tonight. They have shown great resiliency all year, I'm confident they will get it figured out. This wasn't going to be an easy, quick series. It's the time of year to show support and not point the finger. They win and lose as a team. Let's go boys. Short memories and a strong response. L-F-G-R

[@geneparadiso6258]

This game was an embarrassment. I’m ashamed.

[@mikedefeo4984]

These excuses are sad sorry excuses like have that mindset you are gonna win ever game and play with some intensity to get more and more goals not park the damn bus when we are up by one. Someone In the locker room has to change the mindset and intensity .

[@JustaComment93]

2 more games and it’s DJ Zibanejad to you

[@user-qm7uv5oh8z]

FORECHECK HELLOOOOOOOP

[@JustaComment93]

The canes won 1 period fans need to calm down. Laviolette is going to tell the guys what they need to hear and they need to adapt and fix the mistakes adjust and Win game 6.

[@nicolasdivirgilio7306]

Rangers need to buckle down and look themselves in the mirror and ask themselves do they want to win the series for the fans for the city NY

[@keithtag1]

Horrendous

[@randycook8473]

Let's just call it what it is. They're trying to play like Giants football. You're up by one touchdown, run the clock play great defense and you win the game that aint gonna work in hockey.

[@parkerbeard6170]

Stop getting pushed and Play with desperation on Thursday. I swear if you come back to New York for a game 7 I'm handing it to Carolina since you don't want to Win

[@Mood_Slime11]

Yea, always responding would have been winning tonight. Seasons over mark my words, the canes will now win the series.

[@Fernando-qk2hp]

Where’s the mess or leetchy here to flip a table over!!!!

[@lancerichardson4285]

Doomed at 5 on 5 play.

[@paulrafiq2525]

Hard to think Anderson will outplay Igor for 2 straight games coming up but as an avs fan I didn’t see there collapse coming either.

[@JayS819]

Don't think think this team can beat FL if they advance. FL is a more talented tougher version of Canes. 3-0 lead good teams put away their opponent at home. Especially after losing game 4 on that BS PP Canes got.

[@whitegd4100]

Absolutely atrocious to have that effort in the fucking playoffs. I hope panarins traded the day after the playoffs end for us.

[@paulgiarmoleo3469]

You dont trade a player like panarin how about we dont have a defensive melt down

[@dumpybear8664]

Not good. That 1st Canes goal was PATHETIC. Schneider gets burned by the slowest/oldest player on their team, then his defensive partner, Miller refuses to prevent him from making a move across the net. Where was the effort on that play? Somebody better be in that locker room stepping up and calling out that performance. Losing is one thing (Carolina is good), but losing like this was embarrassing.

[@danm9830]

Need to make a change. Jones in for Gus and chytil in for rempe..

[@user-tz2di5bc6s]

Well no disrespect to u and no offense I respect ur opinion but Jacob was right u can't expect to win all the time he's right I agree with him u win some u lose some u gotta roll with the punches next game they will play better hopefully let's go rangers just shake it off u can beat this just win baby

a far cry from the 94 squad...where the captain makes a public guarantee and backs it up with a hat-trick. instead of saying "we can't expect to win every game". this guy is not a leader.

[@ssan08]

It was a bad loss, but as I'm reading through these comments it's just littered with negativity. I'm not saying to not be upset about this. I am too! But some of these comments are so ridiculous tbh with you all Is this the real fanbase or the fair weather folks who stick with the team only when they are winning? I'm sure many of you were on here bragging about our boys a week ago and now its all, "tRaDe tHe cOrE gUyS 🥴" bunch of 🤡 getting all emotional lol They will win this series. Have faith in the team and the staff. This season was not a fluke. I'm not saying we win the Cup this year, but we have the best team we've had since the last Cup run. I think we need 2 players to round out our squad next season. And Florida will be tough, but I think we give em hell. Lets f'ing go Rangers!

[@jahlion247]

Rangers are very lucky to have 3 wins.

[@edwardreynolds3242]

The Hurricanes are lucky to not have been swept already. Hopefully this shows you how idiotic your comment is.

[@JayS819]

Gustafsson needs to sit. Can't handle the puck and has no speed. Trouba played better this game but 3rd pair is horrible together. Neither one can handle the puck or skate out of trouble.

[@juans3728]

Trouba has the same answer all the time so goes Mika why does this team like to play with the puck and miss pass.

[@kevinmills6175]

To me it looked like they got lazy in the third period they looked like they just sat down and stopped playing hockey and to win they can't do that they need to attack the puck not hang back and wait for it

[@JayS819]

Prevent win defense never wins game. After Trouba goal. Rangers shoyld have been all over them like white on rice. Cane D men give puck up when pressured. Burns is 100 years old and Orlov sucks when pressured and takes penalties.

[@petewilcox3354]

PRO-TIP for the Rangers...stop being cute with the puck, and take more shots on goal...ALOT more shots on goal...oh, and one other tip, let Rempy loose, and start tearing people up. Let him fight...let him add some energy and life to these overrated stars like Panarin who turn invisible in the playoffs. Your team is getting out hustled, out manned, out gunned, and beat up. Let Rempe fight DeAngelo. start playing with some fire, and again stop with the finesse BS and circling the puck behind the net when you have a shot to take, shoot the dam puck on goal. this is miserable to watch.

[@chris2ferUtoob]

Rangers are toast. They are full of regular season guys. That looked like an NHL team playing a bad high school team.

[@user-qq3nf5hs7h]

go home seattle

[@walterneville2625]

THE CORE OF STAR RANGERS PLAYERS VIEW THE PLAYOFFS AS AN UNPAID NUISANCE.. THEY DO NOT WANT TO BE HERE.. I AM SURE THEY GET PRESSURE AT HOME FROM RICH WIVES WHO WANT TO GO SPEND MONEY ON VACATION, THEY DO NOT WANT TO BE SITTING WATCHING GAMES, THEY WANT TO BE ON A BEACH.. THIS IS NOT ABOUT TAKING AN HONEST LOSS, BEING OUTPLAYED.. THIS CORE OF STAR PLAYERS ALL KNOW THEY WILL BE BACK NEXT YEAR, MAKING MORE MONEY... IT IS NOT THE COACH, HE WAS BLAMED LAST YEAR AND FIRED... ITS THE CORE OF PLAYERS... LETS START WITH KREIDER AND, FOX.

[@garrysaint-vil725]

Terrible

[@ssan08]

To all you haters here from a few days ago, what say you!!!!! Trade the core??? LMAO 🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡

[@paulgiarmoleo3469]

Mika and krieder only work on the pp 5 on 5 there not elite

[@jeps1973]

They are good on PK too, creating chances and killing time. They use to do more 5 v5 but it has been a long time since that. Also Panarin is a ghost out there too. Cuylle was good at least. Idk why Lavi didn't have them be more physical.

[@GolfNewsRI]

Series over. Canes in 7.

[@user-qq3nf5hs7h]

go home hurricanes

[@Fernando-qk2hp]

Overall a mentally soft team. There’s a history. Guys disappear in the playoffs