Some Internet Difficulties

Due to some problems with the internet by me I was not able to post during the game or see the whole thing. So I thought I could leave some thoughts now about what this HUGE win means.

First, what a win. This is monumental win. We are in a tie with NewJersey, unfortunately losing that tie because of the first tiebreaker which is wins, for 5th in the conference and a point behind Ottawa, who lost in a shootout to Buffalo, with a game in hand for 4th place. We are also only 6 points, behind the Pens for 1st in the Atlantic, and we play them two times in our last 5 games. Also we have a game in hand on them. Instead of us having to close a team out, we had to come back and boy did we. The Rangers came storming back to win the game in regulation, which was crucial. I saw the highlights and the stats and it was a complete game. The Rangers didn't get into much trouble with penatlies and Henrik came up huge. He was stopping shots left and right and was a huge part of this win. All in all, it was a great game on all sides of the puck and by every player on the ice.

I think the biggest thing about this game is that it was won in regulation. Its been getting a little annoying having to go to overtime so many times and not get the full 2 points. Tonight we shut down the Devils for a great home win. Oh yea, and we are 7-0-0 against our rivals. An amazing feat that I personally would've never believed would be possible. The Devils are a good team and you imagine that when you play your rival team that is towards the top of the standings 8 times that you would lose more than once. But as of right now the Rangers are undefeated against them and can finish it on April 6th, the last game of the season.

Now we have the biggest home and home of the entire season. If we sweep it with 2 wins in regulation we could be one win away from the Atlantic Division lead with 3 games to go. We have a game in hand, so the next game after the home-and-home against the Islanders will be huge. After that we could be tied with 2 games left each. I think we can do it but it sure as hell won't be easy. Regardless, the Rangers have to make sure they play well because the Pens are playing well and the standings are still tight. We haven't clinched a spot yet so every win will get us even closer and push us up those standings.