Did I really predict a Rangers 5-2 win after Boston scored? Yes I did.
Vesey scores again (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
I had barely gotten comfortable on the couch when David Pastrnak slipped by Nick “Hold-On For Dear Life” for a goal 10 seconds in. While most Rangers fans were upset, I literally laughed and joked, “we got ’em where we want ’em.”
Matter of fact, I was so confident that I sent this tweet out.
Ok Boston scores 10 seconds in according to the #NYR game plan. We got this 5-2 tonight.
— FullTilt Rangers (@NYR_FullTilt) October 27, 2016
Yes…that is an embedded tweet with a legit time stamp.
Luck or Sorcery?
Actually, the only thing lucky about it was the final score. Not the intent and true conviction of the tweet. Here’s why…The Rangers for some inexplicable reason are getting caught flat footed to start games and also been a bit unlucky to boot. Both Washington and Arizona scored their opening markers off deflections which could’ve easily hit Lundqvist instead of the twine.
In truth, the prediction was made with the knowledge that the Rangers were the better team, rested, playing against the 4th penalized team in the league, with a mediocre PK, at home, against a 19 year goalie making his NHL debut.
It’s not really rocket science and you don’t need graphs or spreadsheets to figure it out. 30 years of watching NHL hockey and gut instincts will usually win every time. Ergo, why professional hockey scouts still remain the number one source for finding talent.
Just so you don’t think I racked my brain this morning to prove my tweet’s validity, here’s my exchange during the 3rd period with former NYR Blog creator, Kevin Delury.
@kevindelury lots of time left…but with a kid in net, at home…figured we’d find away. Boston penalties helped
— FullTilt Rangers (@NYR_FullTilt) October 27, 2016
The Kudos Tweets Were Pretty Epic
I will say, I thoroughly enjoyed the tweets offering praise. I even reveled in it a little. Here are some of the best ones.
@NYR_FullTilt @ebrew_ pic.twitter.com/6nI8flVZ0H
— NYR Trade Central (@NYRTradeCentral) October 27, 2016
@NYR_FullTilt ??? pic.twitter.com/nKKpcdjU5p
— Garrett Gartino (@_gartenberg) October 27, 2016
You should get the Broadway hat, if this is indeed the final score. https://t.co/lrSvjodbyw
— Jay (@jaybaltman) October 27, 2016
Thanks for the love.
Yes this was legit. Lucky on the score but I knew the #NYR were gong to win. No fancy stat will ever replace gut and experience. https://t.co/pbuqtzYvYM
— FullTilt Rangers (@NYR_FullTilt) October 27, 2016
Snap Shots
Brandon Pirri has been on fire and his shot from the right circle should make him a permanent fixture in the lineup. We wrote about his prowess here today. Not only does he have a great shot, but he gets to the net too.
Pirri’s 2nd goal pic.twitter.com/bqZk57inIB
— Stephanie (@myregularface) October 27, 2016
Josh Jooris is out long term with a separated shoulder. This should force Chris Kreider or Pavel Buchnevich back in the lineup. Both are dealing with minor injuries.
When Kreider and Buchnevich are both healthy who sits? I speculated that it would unjustly be Pirri but there is no way I can see AV doing that now. A trade may be imminent to improve the defense, and a forward could be part of a that deal to make it happen.
Jimmy Vesey has 5 points in his last 5 games and is the real deal. There is just nothing left to say.
On a side note, Rick Nash has reemerged as a force for the Rangers and should be given max credit for standing in front and using his deft hands to score the opening Rangers goal on the PP.
Here is Nash connecting with Vesey on the game burying goal.
Vesey goal, 5-2 Rangers pic.twitter.com/Gr3yoJGn6t
— Stephanie (@myregularface) October 27, 2016
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