Home Ice

good points and interesting stats, P_B, BUT I think that "home ice" trend will be busted out West. the Kings haven't LOST a road game yet these playoffs and I will be shocked IF they don't get at least a split in the first two in Glendale.

also, games @ New Jersey over the years have been defacto HOME GAMES for the Rangers going back to when the Colorado Rockies moved to New Jersey and became the Devils. there are always at least as many Ranger fans in the stands as Devils backers because it's actually easier for a non-season ticket holder Rangers fan to get a ticket to Prudential Center than MSG.

sounds like "Papa Ratte" posting game sides picks  

now you got me nervous, good luck polarbear! but home ice does usually seem worth more the closer to the prize!

I'm on the Yotes tonight  

BOL PB whatever side you choose.

record of 15-4

what's not to like...............

 Try telling the best team left in hockey that home ice dont mean as much /Rangers again take a game 7 at the best ice in hockey left in the playoffs. No team wants to play at the Garden let alone a game 7. Rangers have out hit out skated and killed penalties  as good or better than any team left .They held the Caps on Sat with the great Ovechkin to 4 shots on goal total in the 3rd.  The only shot any west team has is the devils somehow getting by the rangers , where they were beat to a pulp last time they stepped into the MECCA. If rangers stay healthy they take it all