R2, G1: Absolutely Awful

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 R2, G1: Absolutely Awful
I am not all that sure where to start. I deleted much of what I wrote during the game proper just because I couldn't stand to look at it. The Rangers opened the second round of the playoffs in close to the worse way possible. They fell into every trap set by the Penguins and lost 5-4. I guess that is a good thing: the Blueshirts were a post away from going to overtime after playing a ... [link]

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Roundup from Ranger Land
Published 4/26/2008 by Pat at Igloo Dreams
... Game 1 Battle of NY - Refs Hand Pens Game One Then, you have the articles that want to whine, but also have interesting things to say: Ranger Pundit - Defense Plus Refs Equals Defeat Ranger Ramblings - Opportunity Lost Finally, you have the blogs that seem to get it. They know that while the late penalty may have sealed their fate, the real damage was done in allowing a team to come back from a 3-0 deficit in the playoffs. Scotty Hockey - Absolutely Awful My Blueshirt Heaven - No Hitter ...

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