GDT: GDT #78 New York Islanders vs New York Rangers | April 9th | 7:00 PM | F/W 4-2

[Kevin27NYI]

Even if they get that call, they have <10 seconds to tie the game. They had 59 minutes to score a third goal, maybe show up before the second period next game?

They’re a special teams team only

 

[BrockLobster]

Can’t play 20 mins and win…

Apparently you can!

 

[Chockey22]

Rangers only good on the PP, hope we play them in the playoffs

as long as we stay out of the box - our PK is atrocious

 

[PolishPrince21]

....And severe penalties for cap non-compliance.

if it meant another dynasty so be it lol

 

[Kevin27NYI]

Stop pretending that the refs have anything to do with the Isles being totally lost mentally and giving up leads non-stop all season.

That’s a separate issue, refs were still awful and deserved all the hate, and more

 

[periferal]

Bend but don’t break?

The Islanders every 3rd period...

 

[Throttle]

SHOCKED that they did not make that call on Dobson. The only thing I can think that stopped the call is that Trocheck went down to the ice before he hit the boards. But regardless, shocked that it wasn't called.

Anyone else feel like they were watching a replay of the outdoor game? You'd think they'd learn from that embarrassment and do their damnedest to not repeat that performance.

They better bank two points on Thursday, because Saturday afternoon is going to be a rough one.

Like I said above, Butch was ripping them the last 40, he even got Hickey to get out of his safety lane.

 

[PWJunior]

SHOCKED that they did not make that call on Dobson. The only thing I can think that stopped the call is that Trocheck went down to the ice before he hit the boards. But regardless, shocked that it wasn't called.

Anyone else feel like they were watching a replay of the outdoor game? You'd think they'd learn from that embarrassment and do their damnedest to not repeat that performance.

They better bank two points on Thursday, because Saturday afternoon is going to be a rough one.

The refs were brutal again, a theme here. Not sure which performance was worse. That one linesman was the worst I've seen tonight.

 

[periferal]

That’s a separate issue, refs were still awful and deserved all the hate, and more

That's fine. Like everyone in the world, refs have their bad nights too.

That said, the amount of blaming the refs by some here is a joke. Had the Isles lost this game it would've been 100% on them.

 

[Chockey22]

Why is it so important? Maybe missing will lead to actual offseason improvement.

but maybe it won't - would always rather watch the Isles in the playoffs than not. Changes are coming whether Isles make it or not. I don't think just missing out on the playoffs vs getting bounced in the first round will drastically alter the offseason in any way

 

[Riseonfire]

That was fun.

Ranger fans being super fragile is also fun.

Good night all around.

 

[12Dog]

What were the faceoff stats?
Seemed to lose every one

 

[SI90]

Definitely boarding on Dobson but they swallowed the whistles in the first. Can’t do that. There was less than 20 seconds. Don’t think it would have made a major difference

 

[periferal]

but maybe it won't - would always rather watch the Isles in the playoffs than not. Changes are coming whether Isles make it or not. I don't think just missing out on the playoffs vs getting bounced in the first round will drastically alter the offseason in any way

I agree with that.


That said, I would've rather missed the playoffs then watched what happened in 1994.

 

[12Dog]

Going to be a long 7 years watching Engvall

 

[Strummergas]

Like I said above, Butch was ripping them the last 40, he even got Hickey to get out of his safety lane.

I heard it, and I'm glad he did it. Rangers were clearly in their heads when they got the PP goal. They really were hanging on for dear life the rest of the game. Hopefully tonight's win squashes that a bit.

 

[doublechili]

I only saw the last 15 minutes or so tonight - lots of fun. I will say though, while possession and zone time was horrendous I didn't see Varly have to make any crazy saves. They did a pretty good job of keeping it on the perimeter. Almost Trotz-like.

 

[beach]

NHL Tonight panel just said the Isles played their A game tonight.

 

[Tres Peleches]

Was supposed to be at the game, but stupid school got in the way… but I got a 100 on my calc II test followed by seeing the Isles and Yankees won

So it’s been a good night

 

[periferal]

Going to be a long 7 years watching Engvall

 

[Mr Misunderstood]

NHL Tonight panel just said the Isles played their A game tonight.

Name of the broadcast game is be entertaining not necessarily informative

 

[IslandersGER]

How is it possible to suck this bad, after previously playing so well?

old aging core

 

[Chockey22]

I agree with that.


That said, I would've rather missed the playoffs then watched what happened in 1994.

Oh, totally agree on that. Though I am not convinced this Ranger team is that good

 

[periferal]

Name of the broadcast game is be entertaining not necessarily informative

Most dead-on point comment made here in a long time.

 

[beach]

This was an extremely important two points. Keep rolling guys!