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Game #9 of 82 - Devils at Pittsburgh Penguins

TV: MSG Plus 2, because a one-win team's game is more important than ours.

Radio: WFAN 660 AM 

Preview: Scroll for Fischer's, and Pensburgh has the Steel City view.

Springsteen Saturdays:  While typically, our game threads will feature a song to pump you up and make you think about the game tonight, Saturdays we will devote to our beloved Boss.  Because we're all Devils fans here, how can we be more Jersey?

In honor (or not) of our opponents tonight, we have the Springsteen rarity from Tracks"A Good Man is Hard to Find (Pittsburgh)".

It's cloudy out in Pittsburgh
It's raining in Saigon
Snow's fallin' all across the Michigan line
Well she sits by the lights of the Christmas tree
With the radio softly on
Thinkin' how a good man is so hard to find

BONUS Song to Get You Pumped Up, but Also Make You Think Deeply About Tonight's Matchup: Submitted by Fischer, we have Judas Priest's "Hell Patrol".

Join me in the comments while Fischer hangs at the Metro game.  Keep the comments clean, you keep them on-topic (tangents OK, talking about the Devils/Penguins is OK, but I don't want to turn this into a whatever thread), and support the New Jersey Devils.  Like wild fire comes roaring mad.

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I’m always annoyed at how these games in Pittsburgh start at 7:30.

by Steve Lepore on Oct 24, 2009 6:57 PM EDT reply actions  

Do you know why that is? I’ve always wondered, but never figured it out.

by kellyn on Oct 24, 2009 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

Mark Fraser and Andy Greene are paired up in warmups.

by Steve Lepore on Oct 24, 2009 7:12 PM EDT reply actions  

I hate to sound so stupid, but is he an off-season acquisition or is he one of those (hopefully) NHL-calibre defensemen the Devils have stashed away down on their farm team that fit in seamlessly with the big club when called up to plug in holes?

by kellyn on Oct 24, 2009 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

Underway in Pittsburgh, according to reports, it looks like Fisch’ll be at the Meadowlands till about 2AM or something.

by Steve Lepore on Oct 24, 2009 7:40 PM EDT reply actions  

Kennedy shoves one on goal that Brodeur hangs onto.

by Steve Lepore on Oct 24, 2009 7:41 PM EDT reply actions  

I kind of agree. I think Fedotenko was off balance on well on his way to falling down before Zajac gave him any help.

by kellyn on Oct 24, 2009 7:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

Zajac gets caught on 1 of 2 trips on Russlan Fedotenko. He’ll go off for 2.

by Steve Lepore on Oct 24, 2009 7:43 PM EDT reply actions  

Big save Brodeur on a slapper from the point off Goligoski’s stick.

by Steve Lepore on Oct 24, 2009 7:43 PM EDT reply actions  

Letang a slapper that Brodeur’s stops fiercely.

by Steve Lepore on Oct 24, 2009 7:44 PM EDT reply actions  

Good kill for the Devils. Pens didn’t get much going in the slot and high scoring areas. Brodeur stopped the outside shots they did get.

by Steve Lepore on Oct 24, 2009 7:46 PM EDT reply actions  

Both teams a bit tentative to start. Even on the power play for the Penguins.

by Steve Lepore on Oct 24, 2009 7:48 PM EDT reply actions  

a Kunitz shot skipped off Brodeur nearly passed the line wide.

by Steve Lepore on Oct 24, 2009 7:51 PM EDT reply actions  

Dupuis a wraparound that Marty stops, and the Pens starting to surge.

by Steve Lepore on Oct 24, 2009 7:52 PM EDT reply actions  

Sweet ballet move by Zubrus in the Pens zone. Who knew the man could move like that?

by kellyn on Oct 24, 2009 7:52 PM EDT reply actions  

Bergfors just misses wide with a shot.

by Steve Lepore on Oct 24, 2009 7:55 PM EDT reply actions  

GOAL! MARK FRASER!

by kellyn on Oct 24, 2009 7:55 PM EDT reply actions  

When the Devils had that horrible rash of injuries last fall, didn’t, like, every rookie the Devils called up from the Lowell Devils score a goal in their first game up with the big club? It was kind of hilarious.

by kellyn on Oct 24, 2009 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

Fraser Scores!

Mark Fraser’s first NHL goal goes off Fleury and in! 1-0!

by Steve Lepore on Oct 24, 2009 7:55 PM EDT reply actions  

first goal by a defensmen all season. thats funny

by pepe22 on Oct 24, 2009 7:55 PM EDT reply actions  

Boy, that is something.

by Steve Lepore on Oct 24, 2009 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

Devils beginning to gel now and why wouldn’t they?

by Steve Lepore on Oct 24, 2009 7:57 PM EDT reply actions  

A turnover from Salvador gives Dupuis a big chance that Brodeur controls.

by Steve Lepore on Oct 24, 2009 7:58 PM EDT reply actions  

I love how Malkin bunny-hopped over Brodeur and Salvador was all over Malkin like the refs wouldn’t send Salvador off in a second for just looking at the former Art Ross/Conn Smythe Trophies winner cross eyed.

by kellyn on Oct 24, 2009 7:59 PM EDT reply actions  

After Bergfors shoots one off MAF’s glove, Brodeur makes a save the other way.

by Steve Lepore on Oct 24, 2009 8:02 PM EDT reply actions  

I think the Devils are beginning to smell blood in the water.

by kellyn on Oct 24, 2009 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

Kunitz steals from Oduya, and Brodeur denies him on the ensuing shot.

by Steve Lepore on Oct 24, 2009 8:07 PM EDT reply actions  

Hate to say it, but Lou was wrong about Pikkarainin.

by pepe22 on Oct 24, 2009 8:11 PM EDT reply actions  

Penguins have evened things out at this point, but the 2nd period will be interesting, with the Pens having played last night.

by Steve Lepore on Oct 24, 2009 8:12 PM EDT reply actions  

Marty has been solid here. Duh.

by Steve Lepore on Oct 24, 2009 8:12 PM EDT reply actions  

Brodeur stops Crosby, Crosby barrels into him after the whistle (I think).

by Steve Lepore on Oct 24, 2009 8:13 PM EDT reply actions  

Devils shooting is off so far, that’s been hurting them from making this a bigger lead.

by Steve Lepore on Oct 24, 2009 8:13 PM EDT reply actions  

who gave that away,Oduya?

by pepe22 on Oct 24, 2009 8:13 PM EDT reply actions  

even without the goal, nice play this period by Fraser

by pepe22 on Oct 24, 2009 8:15 PM EDT reply actions  

it was from good forechecking anyways
 my opinion

by Imperator_Celtic on Oct 24, 2009 8:15 PM EDT reply actions  

looked like he whiffed on it, and that aloowed Crosby to press

by pepe22 on Oct 24, 2009 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

it could have been i didnt get a look at replay just the 1 sec of it happening

by Imperator_Celtic on Oct 24, 2009 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

they were putting pressure on for sure with fore check

by Imperator_Celtic on Oct 24, 2009 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

Bergfors with a band angle shot that’s the Devs first of the period.

by Steve Lepore on Oct 24, 2009 8:35 PM EDT reply actions  

Clarkson a long-range slapper that Fleury denies.

by Steve Lepore on Oct 24, 2009 8:35 PM EDT reply actions  

Crosby broke through and had his backhand shut down by Oduya.

by Steve Lepore on Oct 24, 2009 8:39 PM EDT reply actions  

NJ Penalty

Parise will go off for a trip after getting a good chance from a backpass by Zajac.

by Steve Lepore on Oct 24, 2009 8:43 PM EDT reply actions  

Brodeur a big save off Goligoski.

by Steve Lepore on Oct 24, 2009 8:44 PM EDT reply actions  

Zajac is incredible, Has definitely taken the next step.

by pepe22 on Oct 24, 2009 8:45 PM EDT reply actions  

Hey dudes.

Just got in, watching game on Center Ice. Realized I was getting Pittsburgh feed, so that game’s on mute.

Beer is good! And stuff!

by R_Adragna on Oct 24, 2009 8:45 PM EDT reply actions  

Zajac two shorthanded chances that Fleury denied.

by Steve Lepore on Oct 24, 2009 8:46 PM EDT reply actions  

And one nearly goes off Oduya into the net.

by Steve Lepore on Oct 24, 2009 8:46 PM EDT reply actions  

oh boy. cant give these guys to many chances

by pepe22 on Oct 24, 2009 8:47 PM EDT reply actions  

Brodeur a save covers it up with less than :20 to go. Another great kill, but can’t keep taking these.

by Steve Lepore on Oct 24, 2009 8:50 PM EDT reply actions  

Pando shoots it on a 2-on-1 with Langs, unsurprisingly stopped by Fleury.

by Steve Lepore on Oct 24, 2009 8:51 PM EDT reply actions  

wouldnt it make more sense to play Pando on the fourth line where he can be a penalty specialist also, and play Halishuk in that spot? or Zharkov.

by pepe22 on Oct 24, 2009 8:53 PM EDT reply actions  

Devils Score! 2-1!

Pelley and Bergfors jam the crease, and Bergfors cashes in on the Power Play!

by Steve Lepore on Oct 24, 2009 8:58 PM EDT reply actions  

Langenbrunner misses a chance at an open net due to the PIT defense.

by Steve Lepore on Oct 24, 2009 9:03 PM EDT reply actions  

Staal steals and just misses wide.

by Steve Lepore on Oct 24, 2009 9:05 PM EDT reply actions  

Great play by Whitey to stop a sure chance from Crosby.

by Steve Lepore on Oct 24, 2009 9:06 PM EDT reply actions  

Beat me to it.

Was about to post it before you beat me to the punch. Great play indeed.

Beer is good! And stuff!

by R_Adragna on Oct 24, 2009 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

that was a sweet stick check

by Imperator_Celtic on Oct 24, 2009 9:07 PM EDT reply actions  

Clarkson gets hit by Orpik into Fleury, and while he’s down Zajac rips it home!

by Steve Lepore on Oct 24, 2009 9:26 PM EDT reply actions  

Hell Yes!

Beer is good! And stuff!

by R_Adragna on Oct 24, 2009 9:26 PM EDT reply actions  

And now Marty’s just creating chances to entertain himself.

by Steve Lepore on Oct 24, 2009 9:28 PM EDT reply actions  

Nothing yet, according to Doc.

by Steve Lepore on Oct 24, 2009 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

just said he will not return

by pepe22 on Oct 24, 2009 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

And the Devils have the Pens down for the count here.

by Steve Lepore on Oct 24, 2009 9:30 PM EDT reply actions  

thanks, stuck with the Pens announcers here

by PeteinSeattle on Oct 24, 2009 9:33 PM EDT reply actions  

Marty’s On tonight. Just depends if the Devils can stay interested in the game at this point.

by Steve Lepore on Oct 24, 2009 9:34 PM EDT reply actions  

lemarie will force tham to.

by Imperator_Celtic on Oct 24, 2009 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

Brodeur a big save on wrap-chancing Staal.

by Steve Lepore on Oct 24, 2009 9:35 PM EDT reply actions  

Langenbrunner double shifting in place of Pando, not sure.

by Steve Lepore on Oct 24, 2009 9:39 PM EDT reply actions  

im watchin the pens broadcast they are overjoyed.

by Imperator_Celtic on Oct 24, 2009 9:40 PM EDT reply actions  

And then Marty stops an open backhander from Fedotenko.

by Steve Lepore on Oct 24, 2009 9:42 PM EDT reply actions  

Rangers lose to Habs in OT

by PeteinSeattle on Oct 24, 2009 9:50 PM EDT reply actions  

Great save Brodeur on Kunitz!

by Steve Lepore on Oct 24, 2009 9:51 PM EDT reply actions  

A great job by Zajac and Clarkson along the boards. Parise all alone in front waits it out and uncorks a sick backhander by Fleury. Greatness. 4-1.

by Steve Lepore on Oct 24, 2009 9:54 PM EDT reply actions  

great job Steve – thanks // Pete

by PeteinSeattle on Oct 24, 2009 9:57 PM EDT reply actions  

First game all year that we played well for 60 minutes

by pepe22 on Oct 24, 2009 9:58 PM EDT reply actions  

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