Now it’s time to panic. Very little changed from the first game.

Lundqvist allows another first, early goal which forces the emotional deficet of trying to catch up. The first period was actually good/decent other wise. Fewer penalties and mistakes but Carolina largely remained in control.

Going into the second period it’s tied and then a stupid offensive zone penalty gives Carolina a power play and right off the face off, they score. Another mistake off losing control trying to clear the puck gives Carolina another chance right in front of the net and they score. Less than 2 minutes after the PP goal. This puts the Rangers into a 3-1 pit the never get out of.

The rest of the game isn’t worth talking about. The Rangers lose 4-1 in a game where it looks like Carolina has the Rangers completely scouted. Superior defense in every way, breaking up passes, better passing, double-teaming Panarin, all-star goaltending (at least 3 robberies) never letting up the entire 60 minutes of play. Sebastian Aho made a smart play every shift he was on the ice. The only Ranger player I saw stand out was Tony DeAngelo. He made moves.

The only time the Rangers scored was on a 5-3 advantage. You better score with that massive advantage. They were able to have space to set up and execute a play. The rest of the game they were smothered and struggled to get any long offensive push going. Forget trying a long across the center ice pass with Carolina, they are all over it.

Big coaching changes need to be done for the Rangers tonight. Their approach has been figured out and stuffed 2 games in a row. The veteran players need to show up and lead the charge or it’s a wrap.