Game 5 - First Period Thoughts

A decent period by the Rangers, mainly because the score is tied. They once again missed out on their scoring opportunities, Nigel Dawes. He had the best chance of the game for either team and missed it. The first goal would've been huge especially that late in the period. Regardless, now the first goal becomes even more important after a dead-locked first. The Rangers need to hit the net more because Fleury isn't being tested that much.

I think the Rangers are playing shaky defensive hockey and allowing the Pens to get too many quality chances. The Pens, as we all know, are a good offensive team and if the Rangers keep giving them chances like they have so far, the Pens will put one home. The Rangers need to relax, play hockey and hit the damn net.