Now you know why I call the final five minutes of a Ranger game "heart attack time".
This game was a roller coaster of emotions to say the absolute least. With Gaborik getting the hat trick, losing a two goal lead twice, and the Rangers power play finally coming through (thank you Zenon Konopka), I was on the edge of my seat the whole time. My feelings ranged from love, to hate, to love again, to hate again, to more hate, to sweet adulation throughout the game.
It wasn't as pretty as it should have been, but like I claimed in my pre-game post, the Islanders had five days to prepare for this game. They knew how to work the Rangers and managed to do it on more occasions than the Rangers should have allowed.
Goals were scored in every conceivable fashion tonight. From a top shelfer by Erik Christensen, to tip ins off own players, to goals that barely just squeak by the goal line. It was exciting to watch, and had a terrific ending with Gaborik's hat trick. Bless that man!
Now, what the Rangers need to do is carry all of this emotion and momentum straight into tomorrows game. Do not let off the gas pedal. On two occasions now, they've learned that if you keep the Islanders in it, they can still compete. Do not make the same mistake made the first time they played, and almost made tonight.
See you tomorrow for part two of the Rangers home at home!
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