In pretty much a carbon copy of the first period, both teams continue to play near flawless hockey, and when there are any breakdowns both goalies have been phenomenal….yes, even Uncle Daddy.
I believe (and I’ll double check during my post game thoughts) Henrik has never given up more than 2 goals to the Devils when Uncle Daddy was in the other net, it looks like that trend will continue tonight, as the Rangers are getting the goalkeeping that they have not received over the past 3 brutal games.
During the game you continue to hear John Giannone (who I am actually a big fan of, we generally think very much alike) mention how the Rangers are committing themselves to win games 2-1, etc. I don’t see this game like that, they are using their offensive skills to augment their defensive skills by controlling the puck in the offensive zone for long stretches of time. THAT is what Rangers hockey is all about. Control the puck, and play 5 men in the picture. So far in this one, they are executing it to a T.
