Just for fun, let's get some debate going.
In preparation for tonight's Game 7 contest at the Nation's Capital, what are your guts telling you? Will the Rangers win their first Game 7 on the road OR will they blow their first 3 - 1 series lead?
The comments section is open for debate.
In the interest of objectivity, here are two brief analysis of if the Rangers WILL and WILL NOT win tonight:
- The Rangers will win IF: Henrik Lundqvist steals the game. Their penalty killing stands strong. Their veterans stand up.
- The Rangers will lose IF: Henrik Lundqvist continues his recent play. Marc Staal doesn't step up. Their power play gives them no support.
Sure, there are more reasons, but let's get to debating!
Include your prediction and reason...
The Rangers will win IF the refs call a fair game.
Posted by: tammys | April 28, 2009 at 01:19 PM
The Rangers will win IF we score the first goal.
Posted by: Andrew Grennie | April 28, 2009 at 01:27 PM
The Rangers will win if they play like they care and actually have some talent. We all know they have it, but they have to step up there game big time. Naslund must go to the net!!! Antropov needs to skate stronger and go to the net, and we need to not be afraid to lay down some serious hits. If we can do anything tonight, it is to show that we are not "winey babies" and the capitals AND their fans are acting like dirt bags!!! Hopefully the refs call a fair game for once!! Lets go Rangers. Its now or never!!!
Posted by: Joanna | April 28, 2009 at 01:29 PM
Yeah if the Reffs call a real game and Doc Emrick doesn't do the broadcast. Weird feeling Anisimov scores the game winner early in the 3rd!
Posted by: Chad Genco | April 28, 2009 at 01:35 PM
The Rangers win if and only if the power play steps up. It hasn't as of late and for pretty much the entire season, so if there ever was a game to start, this is the one. Avery need not be afraid of the coaches and just be himself. He knows what to do. He just needs to control his emotions. He has done it before. If the refs just let them play and not call iffy penalties, we may have a chance. Keep Alex O in check like they did in the first 2 games, we may have a chance. Crash the net, shoot from everywhere, aggressive forecheck, and stay out of the box, we may have a chance. Lots of if's and as of late they have not done any of them. Tonights the night to change it all!!! GO RANGERS!!!!
Posted by: BLEEDING BLUE | April 28, 2009 at 01:44 PM
The Rangers win IF Jose Theodore starts for the Caps.
Posted by: ntb | April 28, 2009 at 01:52 PM
All of the above are correct. IF the refs call a fair game. IF the Rangers go to the net. IF the point men don't waste time holding onto the puck. IF the Rangers keep their emotions in check and just get down to business. IF Lundqvist plays like he played in games 1, 2 and 4. Then MAYBE the Rangers will have a shot. It's possible. Hopefully it will fall into place.
Posted by: Warren | April 28, 2009 at 03:01 PM
The Rangers Win...
IF Callahan skips the post and finds twine
IF the defencemen stand up
IF Drury Plays more than 7min
IF Henrik stays sharp
IF we score first
I Believe we can drop the IFs
LET'S GO RANGERS
Posted by: mod | April 28, 2009 at 03:12 PM
The Rangers win...
IF hell freezes over.
IF pigs suddenly take flight.
IF the IRS decides no one has to pay taxes next year.
IF Messier comes out of retirement, and no Russians are allowed to play.
IF 1+1 equals 17.
Posted by: Ovechwin | April 28, 2009 at 03:59 PM
I believe totally we can win. Let's not get insane: AO is that damn good, but the rest of that team is NOT. I'm not sold if going to the second round is the best for the team, but tonight, I don't care. I want those cheating garbage throwing Caps shut down.
Do it for the fans, we've been supporting you. The last two games sucked, but we know we can do better.
Common guys, we trust you. LETS GO RANGERS.
/just gave final presentation in 125+ hour grad course in a 99 Gretzky Rangers jersey
Posted by: SaintStryfe | April 28, 2009 at 04:54 PM
To Ovechwin: True caps fan fashion. Go write on your on blog! Lets go Rangers!!!! We can do it!!!
Posted by: Joanna | April 28, 2009 at 05:03 PM
Rangers...in seven!
Posted by: Steve Sommers | April 28, 2009 at 05:07 PM
My only comment is that the Rangers will win because, from the start of the year, this has been one of the most unusual seasons of the 46 I have followed the Rangers. Specifically, I cannot recall any other season where the Rangers led the entire league after 13 games, had the best goals against average, the lowest goals for, and the best penalty kill--all within the same season. Accordingly, this team is totally unpredictable. They often surprised us this year when you least expected. They lost an extremely gifted youngster in October from heart failure at age 18, only to see the emergence of another Russian rookie, aged 18, as the best rookie in the OHL. So I'm concluding that, just about everyone is writing off the Rangers, so I'm predicting the Blueshirts win. And I "we don't need no stinkin' reasons", but blind faith! (and a vintage Henrik Ludqvist performance.)
Posted by: akayama49 | April 28, 2009 at 06:26 PM
Same prediction that has been the benchmark. Whoever scores first wins the game and the series. Just something I believe is true.
Posted by: Bob M | April 28, 2009 at 06:38 PM
Rangers will win if they can continue to play like this for the next 30 (or more, gulp)
Posted by: Vince | April 28, 2009 at 08:24 PM
After 40, I can't be more proud in this group.
Posted by: Vince | April 28, 2009 at 08:41 PM
Nor can I use proper grammer.
Posted by: Vince | April 28, 2009 at 08:53 PM
Ugh...think I'm logging off for a while.
Posted by: Vince R. | April 28, 2009 at 09:34 PM