Tampa. The playoffs were for a long time a beautiful true story of Mika Zibanijad and his New York Rangers friends, but it ended with heartbreak and heartbreak.
When the Swedish star center met the media after last night’s loss to Tampa, he had a hard time holding back his tears.
– It just feels empty, and I don’t want it to end, he says.
Rangers had some exciting turns against both Pittsburgh and the Carolinas and also led 2-0 in the conference final against Tampa.
But when the champions, after their first two losses at Madison Square, found their identity again, they became too much for the young Manhattan side, winning four goals in a row and sending Gerard Galant’s side on summer vacation.
crush last night
Whatever it takes, they will certainly be able to be happy and proud of what they have achieved this spring, no one expected the Blueshirts to go that far, but after the final loss at Amalie Arena last night it was Mika Zibanjad And his colleagues were crushed.
I don’t know what to say, I think I’m in denial. It sounds so empty, and I don’t want it to end, the Swedish quarterback almost whispered with wet eyes when he and Radar partner Chris Kreider met the media.
Hedman welcomed her
Victor Hedmann, the undoing of the winners, has been in the same situation many times and knows what his compatriot is going through.
– Yes, it’s hard but Mika can be proud, it’s relaxing.
He made great progress and was the best player for Rangers in the regular season and now in the playoffs. It’s also in the middle of its “prime”, so there will be more chances.
Tampa Rangers coach John Cooper also praised.
– I like how they play. Rest assured, Gerard Gallant will take them to the finals soon. They still have a very small team and it takes time to learn to win, he says.