The Rangers no longer control their own destiny. Even if they win out they still might not catch Montreal, who has a 6 point cushion with one additional game played. The tragic number for the Rangers is now at 7, and any combination of points won by Montreal or lost by the Rangers lowers the number. Given how the Rangers have played and Montreal’s schedule, that number could be 3 by the end of tomorrow’s games.
This team disgusts me. I don’t mind losing, it’s part of the game. But quitting? That’s inexcusable. I’m watching for Sam, and Sam only. We only have six games remaining. Enjoy it while we can.
Tampa Lines
Jake Guentzel-Brayden Point-Nikita Kucherov
Brandon Hagel-Anthony Cirelli-Nick Paul
Oliver Bjorkstrand-Yanni Gourde-Gage Conclaves
Zemgus Girgensons-Luke Glendening-Darren Raddysh
Victor Hedman-JJ Moser
Ryan McDonagh-Erik Cernak
Emil Lilleberg-Nick Perbix
Andrei Vasilevskiy gets the start.
Rangers Lines
Artemi Panarin-Vincent Trocheck-Brennan Othmann
Gabe Perreault-JT Miller-Alexis Lafreniere
Will Cuylle-Mika Zibanejad-Jonny Brodzinski
Chris Kreider-Sam Carrick-Matt Rempe
Carson Soucy-Adam Fox
K’Andre Miller-Will Borgen
Urho Vaakanainen-Braden Schneider
Igor Shesterkin gets the start.
Crazy Prediction: Tampa doesn’t score a touchdown.
Game time is 7pm.
