The Rangers took a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference Final with a 3-2 win over the Lightning on Friday night. But now the series shifts to Tampa for a crucial Game 3 Sunday afternoon. Will the Rangers push the defending Stanley Cup champs to the brink of elimination? Will the Lightning even things up at home? Let’s get into all that and more by answering some questions (edited for clarity and aggregated based on the general topic) submitted by our Texts from the Blue Seats subscribers…

Still going with Lightning in five, Mollie?
— Everyone

I know, I know. I did exactly what I’ve been writing others shouldn’t do for months now: underestimate the New York Rangers. I’m eating my words very fast. This team could win the Stanley Cup. I don’t have to tell you to enjoy this run. Now, leave me alone about the stupid series predictions  that are supposed to be fun!

Now that Filip Chytil has turned heads in the past few months, how do you see the Rangers’ center position shaking out next season? If Andrew Copp is extended, is Ryan Strome gone?|
—   Zebop, Dave McBride