Game #12 of 82 - Devils at Tampa Bay Lightning
by Steve Lepore on Oct 31, 2009 1:00 PM EDT
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New Jersey Devils at Tampa Bay Lightning, Oct 31, 2009 3:00 PM EDT
Last Meeting Betwen These Two: Zajac scores magical goal to tie game with less than a second left, Devils save themselves from potential early season landslide with a shootout win.
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Previews: Scroll for Fischer, and for the Bolts, check out Raw Charge.
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?
NOTE: If you'd like to submit a future Springsteen Saturday or Song to Get You Pumped Up, e-mail me at SMLepore@comcast.net.
For this matinee hockey matchup, what could be more appropriate than "Thunder Road"?
So you're scared and you're thinking
That maybe we ain't that young anymore
Show a little faith, there's magic in the night
You ain't a beauty, but hey you're alright
Oh and that's alright with me
Join me and Fischer in the comments. As our constant reminder goes: Keep the comments clean, you keep them on-topic (tangents OK, talking about the Devils/Lightning is OK, but I don't want to turn this into a "I can't believe he was cheesy enough to use a Boston song for this" thread), and support the New Jersey Devils.
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not gonna b able to devote as much attention to this one cuz im working.
by Imperator_Celtic on Oct 31, 2009 2:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Per Gulitti
Leblond is in for Halischuk. Zajac is back with Parise and Langenbrunner; Zubrus is centering Bergfors and Pikkarainen; Niedermayer between Rolston and Clarkson; Andy Greene is paired with Bryce Salvador; and so Cory Murphy is paired with Mark Fraser.
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by John Fischer on Oct 31, 2009 3:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Crap, no Doc today. This is gonna’ be rough.
by Steve Lepore on Oct 31, 2009 3:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Devils Power Play
Walker off for a trip.
by Steve Lepore on Oct 31, 2009 3:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Your B-team PP unit is Bergfors-Niedermayer-Clarkson-Murphy-Rolston.
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by John Fischer on Oct 31, 2009 3:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Niitymaki just robbed Clarkson in the slot! Devils set-up real well, but Antero made the big save.
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by John Fischer on Oct 31, 2009 3:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Great save by Nittymakki on Murphy, on a fantastic set-up by Clarkson and a nice little break-in by Murphy.
by Steve Lepore on Oct 31, 2009 3:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Oops, I got it wrong. Thanks.
Parise caught slashing on the forecheck. Dumb move, Zach; they always call the stick to the hands. Especially if you do it TWICE.
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by John Fischer on Oct 31, 2009 3:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lightning Power Play
After the penalty is killed, Zach called for a slash.
by Steve Lepore on Oct 31, 2009 3:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Great save Brodeur on Malone on a turnaround shot.
by Steve Lepore on Oct 31, 2009 3:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Via Gulitti
Former Devils coach Pat Burns, who still serves as a special assignment coach for the team and scouts most of the Lightning home games, is here today. Burns, who is battling lung cancer, didn’t want to saying anything about his health to the media, but when I told him that fans ask about him a lot, he said, "Tell them I’m doing fine."
by Steve Lepore on Oct 31, 2009 3:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
posting on a NHL thread is way more difficult than a MLB thread
thats for sure
by Shakey on Oct 31, 2009 3:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
You get used to the speed of the game in a little time.
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by John Fischer on Oct 31, 2009 3:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i can watch a game - its watching a game & trying to type w/o spilling your beer
all over laptop thats difficult.
by Shakey on Oct 31, 2009 3:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Chico, there’s not a chance in Hell you can convince me a Devils-Lightning game is a “beasts of the east” matchup.
by Steve Lepore on Oct 31, 2009 3:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Devils kill the penalty. Not a lot of clearances, but the Lightning couldn’t get a clear shot on net – maybe one at the most?
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by John Fischer on Oct 31, 2009 3:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ah yes, Zubes’ 4-goal game last year.
by Steve Lepore on Oct 31, 2009 3:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Another great save by Nittymakki on Pikkarainen!
by Steve Lepore on Oct 31, 2009 3:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The k’s in that sentence alone were baffling.
by Steve Lepore on Oct 31, 2009 3:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Niitymaki robs Ilkka Pikkarainen on the 2-on-1! Great work by Zubrus for pulling back and making the pass to Pikkarainen! But Antero’s glove said NO
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by John Fischer on Oct 31, 2009 3:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice save by Marty on a St. Louis backhander.
by Steve Lepore on Oct 31, 2009 3:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Thank god MSG Plus is finally muting Steve and Chico infrequently…
by Steve Lepore on Oct 31, 2009 3:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Bergfors is still playing with the same jump he’s shown recently. I have a good feeling about his chances today.
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by John Fischer on Oct 31, 2009 3:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The Devils top 2 lines have been pretty good so far.
by Steve Lepore on Oct 31, 2009 3:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I agree. The third line isn’t looking so bad. Rolston went from end-board to the blueline trying to strip a defenseman on a loose-pass. I thought people said he was slow?
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by John Fischer on Oct 31, 2009 3:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pikkarancid hasn’t looked… well, rancid yet.
by Steve Lepore on Oct 31, 2009 3:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Langenbrunner just misses wide. If you’re a Devils fan, you can’t not love the ZZ Pops line dominating the Lecavalier line face-to-face.
by Steve Lepore on Oct 31, 2009 3:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Peters Takes a Stupid Penalty Because He's Not Very Good
And… please don’t play the 4th line again tonight.
by Steve Lepore on Oct 31, 2009 3:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh Peters, you hit him away from the puck. I know you’re not happy with it but that’s interference. Feel shame.
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by John Fischer on Oct 31, 2009 3:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I feel so bad for Matt Halischuk, that he has to sit for this idiot.
by Steve Lepore on Oct 31, 2009 3:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Not that Peters’ move wasn’t dumb, but Halischuk’s technically sitting for Leblond.
I would hope Peters would be a candidate for being sat next week.
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by John Fischer on Oct 31, 2009 3:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Chico’s trying to explain it away on the replay. Maybe he has a point?
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by John Fischer on Oct 31, 2009 3:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
LANGENBRUNNER on the breakaway!
Nittymaki stops it, but still WOW
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by John Fischer on Oct 31, 2009 3:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hmm?
There will be a PENALTY SHOT.
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by John Fischer on Oct 31, 2009 3:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
PENALTY SHOT!
Langenbrunner on a break-a-way, denied, and a PENALTY SHOT!
by Steve Lepore on Oct 31, 2009 3:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Here We Go
Langenbrunner vs. Nittymaki in what may be the longest penalty shot combo ever.
by Steve Lepore on Oct 31, 2009 3:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
And Jamie Langenbrunner is stopped low side on the left side.
I’d rather take the penalty.
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by John Fischer on Oct 31, 2009 3:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It would have made for a great highlight, but the Devils kill the penalty sans penalty shot/shorthanded goal.
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by John Fischer on Oct 31, 2009 3:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The Devils are reliant on the dump so far along with any counter attacking opportunity. Is it working? Well, 13-3 for the Devils in shots says yes. 0-0 on the scoreboard says, not so fast.
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by John Fischer on Oct 31, 2009 3:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Great, Bryce. Fight Steve Downie. Leave the Devils to THREE veteran Devils defensmen for 5 minutes.
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by John Fischer on Oct 31, 2009 3:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Salvador vs. Downie
Bryce clearly beats him.
by Steve Lepore on Oct 31, 2009 3:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I wonder why Downie didn’t get tagged with an instigator – it wasn’t like it was a dirty hit. Maybe it was because Salvador was, er, game?
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by John Fischer on Oct 31, 2009 3:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
James Wright is the cousin of our pal Alix from http://canuckshockeyblog.com/
by Steve Lepore on Oct 31, 2009 3:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He’s also sticking with Tampa Bay. Unless I’m mistaken, he’s played more games than what is allowed to send a player back to junior. Congrats to Wright for impressing the Lightning enough to stay on the squad.
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by John Fischer on Oct 31, 2009 3:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
First Period is over
I guess I have only two questions:
1) Can the Devils’ defense continue to prevent Tampa Bay from getting clear shots on net?
2) Can the Devils beat Nittymaki? Surely, high and glove side is not an option.
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by John Fischer on Oct 31, 2009 3:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
From the limited ice time of Fraser the last 2 games, he’s shown he can throw some hits. He decked someone in front of the net last game. Drilled someone into the boards behind the net today. If only stevens can teach him the art of the open ice hit.
by Shakey on Oct 31, 2009 3:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That’s his style – he’s a tough, defensive-minded defenseman. Learning from Stevens would definitely help. I wish Larry Robinson was also about to help him as well.
I’m not sure how much upside he has, but given that he’s still up with NJ even prior to the injuries, he’s doing well enough.
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by John Fischer on Oct 31, 2009 3:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
we've been lacking a tough D guy since Steven & Daneyko left
nobody has really instilled any fear. White doesn’t scare anyone.
by Shakey on Oct 31, 2009 3:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
wow the shots are 13-3 has it really been that one sided?
by Imperator_Celtic on Oct 31, 2009 4:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Devils will benefit from an icing call.
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by John Fischer on Oct 31, 2009 4:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
GOAL!
Rebound and goal!
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by John Fischer on Oct 31, 2009 4:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
1-0 Devils
Zajac on a rebound from a Fraser shot!
by Steve Lepore on Oct 31, 2009 4:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
the second i started watching too
by Imperator_Celtic on Oct 31, 2009 4:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Zajac won the faceoff, Mark Fraser takes a good hard shot on net, Zajac tips it, spins, and Zajac is right there on the rebound!
In short, Zajac OWNS.
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by John Fischer on Oct 31, 2009 4:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
And Parise nearly got his own rebound on a shot of his own; but he couldn’t get enough on it to get it over Nittymaki’s leg.
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by John Fischer on Oct 31, 2009 4:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Penalty to Tampa
Boarding on Wright.
by Steve Lepore on Oct 31, 2009 4:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Penalty on TB
Boarding on Wright. I believe Mike Mottau was the recipient of the hit.
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by John Fischer on Oct 31, 2009 4:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
A full minute and 15 has passed – all in TB’s zone, all A-unit
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by John Fischer on Oct 31, 2009 4:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I’m a big believer that if you can’t necessarily score on a PP, at least dominate in possession and pressure the defense. This is what the Devils have done here.
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by John Fischer on Oct 31, 2009 4:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Great work by the first unit, but they can’t get it home, Zubrus denied by Nittymaki
by Steve Lepore on Oct 31, 2009 4:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
he’s looking a lot more confident. if nittymakki isn’t standing on his head, we’d be up a few.
by Shakey on Oct 31, 2009 4:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That’s basically the long and short of it!
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by John Fischer on Oct 31, 2009 4:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Penalty to the Devils
Clarkson for a hook.
by Steve Lepore on Oct 31, 2009 4:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
As time expires on Tampa’s penalty, the Devils are guilty.
by Steve Lepore on Oct 31, 2009 4:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
NO CLEARANCES by Tampa Bay on the penalty kill. Wow.
This is followed up by a hooking call on David Clarkson.
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by John Fischer on Oct 31, 2009 4:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Mottau and White are the top 2 penalty killing d-men today.
by Steve Lepore on Oct 31, 2009 4:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
And they look good so far in doing so. Whereas the Devils’ last PP was all possession and on offense, the Lightning have yet to do anything so far with theirs.
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by John Fischer on Oct 31, 2009 4:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
up till then its been the best pp i can rember of hand this year.mabey there finally getting it straitnd out
by Imperator_Celtic on Oct 31, 2009 4:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Greene and Salvador get the 2nd shift.
by Steve Lepore on Oct 31, 2009 4:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hmm…Pikkarainen was just out there with Pelley and Peters. Wither Leblond?
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by John Fischer on Oct 31, 2009 4:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
You know Rollie, if you’d like to put one on net one of these days, that’d be greaaaaaaat.
by Steve Lepore on Oct 31, 2009 4:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Big block by Mottau
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by John Fischer on Oct 31, 2009 4:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
that should be in. imagine if he played like 1/2 of what we’re paying him.
by Shakey on Oct 31, 2009 4:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
that was a nice block by mottau
by Imperator_Celtic on Oct 31, 2009 4:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I wish the Devils would get a second goal soon. They are playing with confidence in both ends, so it should be coming?
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by John Fischer on Oct 31, 2009 4:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Another Bergfors scoring chance, the team’s 23rd shot so far. Tampa Bay? Only 6 on net.
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by John Fischer on Oct 31, 2009 4:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Off the crossbar on a Mottau shot got deflected high!
The Devils are getting close. Tampa Bay looks out of sorts, they can only be happy about the score only being 1-0
Vincent Lecavalier tripped Mike Mottau on offense. Dumb move, Cap’n Lightning.
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by John Fischer on Oct 31, 2009 4:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Great hustle play by Rolston to keep it in, Zubrus to feed it in front, and Clarkson was denied by Nittymaki.
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by John Fischer on Oct 31, 2009 4:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
GREENE SO CLOSE! HIT THE POST!
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by John Fischer on Oct 31, 2009 4:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
For limited minutes...
I like what i see from Mark Fraser.
by HELLAWAITS on Oct 31, 2009 4:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I know the Devils haven’t scored on the PP yet, but it looks as great as it could be without scoring.
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by John Fischer on Oct 31, 2009 4:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yikes...
Vinny Lecav out of the box bearing down on Marty was frightening.
by HELLAWAITS on Oct 31, 2009 4:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The Lightning had a scoring chance with Lecavalier taking the puck on a clear after leaving the box. But Brodeur stopped it and the Devils eventually snuffed the TB attack – again
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by John Fischer on Oct 31, 2009 4:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Another penalty on TB. Will the Devils continue looking good on the PP or will they look good on the PP AND score a goal?
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by John Fischer on Oct 31, 2009 4:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
They don’t ask how, they ask how many! It’s like picking up chicks at the bar, go ugly early.
by Shakey on Oct 31, 2009 4:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, this PP isn’t looking as good. But there is a half-minute to go on it.
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by John Fischer on Oct 31, 2009 4:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Chico is
berating the Tampa Bay team about their horrible play. Um..Chico the score is only 1-0….
by HELLAWAITS on Oct 31, 2009 4:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
score does not tell the story hellboy.
by Shakey on Oct 31, 2009 4:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, the score flatters TB, but the Devils are dominating the game for the most part. They can only be happy with that last kill as they stopped NJ
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by John Fischer on Oct 31, 2009 4:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That power play was not as good as the last one.
by Steve Lepore on Oct 31, 2009 4:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH
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by John Fischer on Oct 31, 2009 4:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Did I just hear Chico correctly?
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by John Fischer on Oct 31, 2009 4:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
No.
Wait.
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by John Fischer on Oct 31, 2009 4:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I see 5 Devils. Chico botched the call.
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by John Fischer on Oct 31, 2009 4:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Just an illegal change (what, praytell is an illegal change?)
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by John Fischer on Oct 31, 2009 4:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Chico is
too loose without Doc to keep him in line.
by HELLAWAITS on Oct 31, 2009 4:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Marty a solid kick save on Konopka.
by Steve Lepore on Oct 31, 2009 4:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Tampa Bay actually had a scoring chance but Konopka threw the rebound off Bryce Salvador’s ear (OWWWW) and it goes into the top netting.
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by John Fischer on Oct 31, 2009 4:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
End of the Second
The Devils got one, could have had many more. Will the Devils continue their domination in the game, or will Tampa Bay come roaring back?
The Devils, I think need at least 2 more before feeling “safe.”
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by John Fischer on Oct 31, 2009 4:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
…Bryce Salvador out now too? I would take a few off after an ear shot. “You told me to hit you” “Yea, but not in the EAR!”
by they can take a player but not the core on Oct 31, 2009 4:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I think he’ll be OK. Just stung for a moment.
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by John Fischer on Oct 31, 2009 4:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
OFFICIAL: Gary Bettman backs up Chico for his Chico Eats segments (this isn’t serious)
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by John Fischer on Oct 31, 2009 4:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Off topic (slightly).
Saw Pearl Jam at the Spectrum in Philly wed. Its too bad owners wont make stadiums like that anymore. Everyone is so close together. Makes for a better enviroment.
When I saw Tom Petty at the PRU, I had a great time and all. But the seating areas are so spread out. Takes out the LOVE.
Just an opinion.
by they can take a player but not the core on Oct 31, 2009 4:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Third Period is up
I’ll be leaving shortly, but I’ll be watching and recapping a little later tonight. Just FYI
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by John Fischer on Oct 31, 2009 4:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Not a great start for the Devils. On the other side, the Lightning appear to be playing hockey. A nice change from the 1st 2 periods.
by Steve Lepore on Oct 31, 2009 5:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Steve Stamkos with an equalizer
In two words: Uh oh.
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by John Fischer on Oct 31, 2009 5:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Lightning Score.
A wacky bounce destroys the shutout. 1-1. Looks like Stamkos.
by Steve Lepore on Oct 31, 2009 5:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
And the Devils pay bigtime for failing to put the Lightning away earlier, as a fluke goal kills them and makes it 1-1.
by Steve Lepore on Oct 31, 2009 5:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Rollie, just go in for the friggin breakaway chance, Jeez.
by Steve Lepore on Oct 31, 2009 5:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He was closed off by the defense, in his, er, defense.
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by John Fischer on Oct 31, 2009 5:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just shows him as trying to do too much.
by Steve Lepore on Oct 31, 2009 5:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Langenbrunner's best deflection of the season thus far.
Hence dominating a 1-0 game means little….
by HELLAWAITS on Oct 31, 2009 5:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Zubrus a big slapper stopped by Nittymaki. Nittymaki may yet steal the Lightning a point today.
by Steve Lepore on Oct 31, 2009 5:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hopefully the Devils will realize it’s Antero freaking Nittymakki in net, a goalie they’ve chased more than once when he played with the Flyers.
by elesias on Oct 31, 2009 5:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I got to get going. Steve – carry the action!
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by John Fischer on Oct 31, 2009 5:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Bergfors a chance cut off at the side of the net.
by Steve Lepore on Oct 31, 2009 5:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Rollie, please, do something. Anything.
by Steve Lepore on Oct 31, 2009 5:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Why was the 4th line not good enough to play most of the game but now getting a regular shift in the final 15 minutes?
by Steve Lepore on Oct 31, 2009 5:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
You get the sense, for the first time today, that the Lightning have a shot.
by Steve Lepore on Oct 31, 2009 5:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hey, did you guys hear?
America’s favorite weatherman is now on the Weather Channel.
by elesias on Oct 31, 2009 5:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Zajac a shot deflected wide, and then Parise just misses.
by Steve Lepore on Oct 31, 2009 5:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Malone-Stamkos-St. Louis get a few chances and Marty has to cover.
by Steve Lepore on Oct 31, 2009 5:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
BIG GLOVE SAVE Brodeur on Kurtis Foster.
by Steve Lepore on Oct 31, 2009 5:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Devils having trouble with the Lightning forecheck.
by Steve Lepore on Oct 31, 2009 5:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
They look tired. Probably why Lemaire was trying to fit some fourth liners out there.
by elesias on Oct 31, 2009 5:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Lightning have absolutely been better in this 3rd period. 3:15 to go.
by Steve Lepore on Oct 31, 2009 5:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Big save Nittymaki on a point blank shot from Parise in the slot.
by Steve Lepore on Oct 31, 2009 5:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Clarkon a long range wrister that gets stopped.
by Steve Lepore on Oct 31, 2009 5:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Mottau a slapper from the point that Nittymaki gets a glove on.
by Steve Lepore on Oct 31, 2009 5:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I think Chico is watching the wrong game.
by pepe22 on Oct 31, 2009 5:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
This is a disappointing result after how poorly the Lightning were in the 1st 2 periods. But a point on the road is a point on the road, let’s go get the 2nd in the OT/Shootout.
by Steve Lepore on Oct 31, 2009 5:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
At least a point, but this game should have been over. Nittymakki was good, but not so good that they shouldn’t be up by a goal or two.
by elesias on Oct 31, 2009 5:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Parise-Zajac-Murphy-Mottau for the Devils vs. Stamkos-St. Louis
by Steve Lepore on Oct 31, 2009 5:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hedman also out for the Lightning, Devils change for Langs and Nieds. Marty denies Stamkos on a ripper.
by Steve Lepore on Oct 31, 2009 5:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Lecavalier out for the Bolts, same forwards for NJ.
by Steve Lepore on Oct 31, 2009 5:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Langs sets up Nieds perfectly, but Nittymaki stops him.
by Steve Lepore on Oct 31, 2009 5:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Stamkos a shot that handcuffs Marty.
by Steve Lepore on Oct 31, 2009 5:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Zajac set up Mottau of all people on a rush but he couldn’t control it.
by Steve Lepore on Oct 31, 2009 5:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Lecavalier a mild wrist shot that’s gloved high by Marty.
by Steve Lepore on Oct 31, 2009 5:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Rolston a ripper off a Lightning stick that goes… guess what? Into the mesh.
by Steve Lepore on Oct 31, 2009 5:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Zajac a shot wide, Parise nearly puts home rebound. Then Marty denies St. Louis on an outside shot…
by Steve Lepore on Oct 31, 2009 5:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
OT was a little too conservative for my tastes.
by Steve Lepore on Oct 31, 2009 5:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Meszaros will shoot first for TB. Lecavalier and St. Louis NOT in the Bolts first 3. Halpern and Stamkos for TB. Parise, Langs, Travis for NJ.
by Steve Lepore on Oct 31, 2009 5:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Zach went to the backhand, but couldn’t get it past the glove.
by Steve Lepore on Oct 31, 2009 5:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Langenbrunner vs. Nittymaki Round 2 - SAVE
Again, glove side, Nittymaki gets a piece.
by Steve Lepore on Oct 31, 2009 5:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Georgeous backhand by Clarkson blocker side of Nittymaki and the Devils have won 7 straight road games to start the year!
by Steve Lepore on Oct 31, 2009 5:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
harder then it need to be but another win cool.
by Imperator_Celtic on Oct 31, 2009 5:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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