(1) New York Rangers vs (8) Ottawa Senators - Playoffs Round 1

The Sens PR Department should have dusted off the "Spartan" prior to Game 1. "Riiiiiiiiiiiiise!"

NEELY wrote:

shabbs wrote:Plain and simple, Spezza needs to be the man. Needs to avoid lazy penalties like he had last night and needs to just do what needs to be done. I'm sure PMac will rally the troops again and we'll see them come back stronger in Game 4. Hopefully The Alfie is able to play by then, that would be a huge boost, in front of the home crowd...

GO SENS GO!!!

Spezza honestly doesn't seem to have that extra gear from regular season to playoffs. It's the same thing each night which on a lot of nights works during the regular season but very rarely is it ever effective in the playoffs. We'll see though but he needs to be better and the Sens need another top 6 forward for sure.

This is where MacLean can really help him IMO.

shabbs wrote:Sens have got to get to Lundqvist... gotta get him off his game... something... anything...

A two-hander to the throat?

Bring on Silfverberg, and heal up Zibanejad!!

It would definitely be nice if we could get the extra break in the schedule...we could use it.

SpezDispenser wrote:Bring on Silfverberg, and heal up Zibanejad!!

This is a very physical series. On the radio this morning they made a good point that putting Silf and Zib in may not be the smartest thing to do. Very unlikely they are ready to handle it.

Hoags wrote:

SpezDispenser wrote:Bring on Silfverberg, and heal up Zibanejad!!

This is a very physical series. On the radio this morning they made a good point that putting Silf and Zib in may not be the smartest thing to do. Very unlikely they are ready to handle it.

I thought that right up until the game last night. If last night is the way the series plays out, then I think they can get in there and prosper, if the first 2 games are the way it plays out, then it's not the right time.

I literally changed my tune about them last night where it became a real hockey game instead of a contest to see who could concuss who first.

SpezDispenser wrote:
I thought that right up until the game last night. If last night is the way the series plays out, then I think they can get in there and prosper, if the first 2 games are the way it plays out, then it's not the right time.

I literally changed my tune about them last night where it became a real hockey game instead of a contest to see who could concuss who first.

There's still a lot of hitting and very little room on the ice. I doubt they'd make a difference.

Zibanejad has a suspected concussion and Silf has a sore shoulder apparently ? Really doesn't sound like a good idea.

MacLean would take someone who's played with the team before, I doubt we'll see anyone from the black aces unless injuries hit.

Hoags wrote:

SpezDispenser wrote:
I thought that right up until the game last night. If last night is the way the series plays out, then I think they can get in there and prosper, if the first 2 games are the way it plays out, then it's not the right time.

I literally changed my tune about them last night where it became a real hockey game instead of a contest to see who could concuss who first.

There's still a lot of hitting and very little room on the ice. I doubt they'd make a difference.

Zibanejad has a suspected concussion and Silf has a sore shoulder apparently ? Really doesn't sound like a good idea.

MacLean would take someone who's played with the team before, I doubt we'll see anyone from the black aces unless injuries hit.

If they're hurt, then no way. I guess that's fair enough, let the guys who got you here battle it out.

Hopefully Alfie is good to go. If not, Butler probalby stays in... he had a good game. Would not mind seeing Carkner in for Gilroy. Mind Diddle them good...

Hope Alfie's good to go as well...

Sounds like Sens practice today was all about the PP. Our PP has been HORRA-AWFUL.

shabbs wrote:Sounds like Sens practice today was all about the PP. Our PP has been HORRA-AWFUL.

I think it's more like the Rangers PK is insanely good. They block everything and Lundqvist takes care of the rest

shabbs wrote:Sounds like Sens practice today was all about the PP. Our PP has been HORRA-AWFUL.

It's costing us the series thus far, we need to score on it - soon.

Hoags wrote:

shabbs wrote:Sounds like Sens practice today was all about the PP. Our PP has been HORRA-AWFUL.

I think it's more like the Rangers PK is insanely good. They block everything and Lundqvist takes care of the rest

Sens PK has been pretty damn good too... 10 for 11.

Via Dan Seguin: MacLean says Alfredsson suffered a setback between morning skate and game time last night. Still day to day.

Bah.

I agree that secondary players become heros in the playoffs. that's why we have to start seeing guys like Condra, Neil(well he's tried), BB, Cowen (who has a heck of a shot), Z Smith and O'Brien to try to generate more shots on goal. (and in return score)
Seriously, that will be key if we're to succeed.

Foligno and Turris have been good and getting chances. Turris has really kicked it up a notch and has shown tremendous speed and ability to carry the puck all across the ice. it's amazing to think of what he may become in the next few years. he's due for some goals for sure.

Alfie doubtful for Game 4:

http://www.senatorsextra.com/main/senators-practice-update-alfredsson-doubtful-for-game-4

Frig.