it’s not a pleasant feeling. i was in bed by 2. came in a little late bc i couldn’t face the 4:45 am alarm. worst of all worlds, no sleep and a loss. they were just all soooo exhausted i don’t know how they were even physically upright on the ice. i think Ryan Callahan had like 51 minutes of ice time. That’s like being on the ice for an ENTIRE GAME. i had visions of the game NEVER ENDING.
I’m a big Rangers fan and, while thrilled with the outcome, am equally exhausted. If this had been chess, instead of ice hockey, one coach could have offered to call it a draw at about midnioght; the other would have accepted.
I think Ryan Callahan must be twins, both wearing #24. One second #24 is behind the Caps’ goal, digging out the puck. The next second the other #24 is in front of the Rangers’ goal, sprawled out to block a shot. Terrific series, and happily lacking the Chris Neil inspired chippiness that marred the exciting first round with Otawa.