Game 38 GameThread: New Jersey Devils vs. Pittsburgh Penguins
by John Fischer on Dec 30, 2009 5:00 PM EST
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PrintPittsburgh Penguins at New Jersey Devils, Dec 30, 2009 7:00 PM EST
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WJC Thread: Not here. But there's a whole FanPost about it if you want to talk/complain about Patrice Cormier.
Previews: My preview is up and below this post; it is also available directly here via link. For the opposition, Frank D has this preview up at Pensburgh and suggests that Brent Johnson could get the start tonight for the Penguins. Hmm.
Song to Get You Pumped Up for Tonight: It's Pittsburgh so it's another song by the geniuses of Don Caballero. This is Mmmmm Acting, I Love Me Some Good Acting off of the Damon Che-led reboot of Don Cab's 2006 album World Class Listening Problem.
I'll be attempting to comment via mobile at the Rock from Section 1, Row 16, Seat 5. As usual, all comments must be clean and relevant to the game. Tangents are acceptable and talking about the Penguins or Devils in general is OK. But please do not use this for other purposes and to constantly deride Sidney Crosby and "Cindy" or some variation thereof because, well, those comments suck. Go Devils!
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I’m at the Rock now, many fans are already here and I suspect a crowd as large as Monday’s or larger.
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by John Fischer on Dec 30, 2009 6:55 PM EST via mobile reply actions
id think larger espically with the results of the first 4 games
by Imperator_Celtic on Dec 30, 2009 6:59 PM EST up reply actions
Scratches
PIT: Godard, Mckee
NJ: Pikkarainen, Peters
Zharkov is in, Johnson starts in net for Pitt
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by John Fischer on Dec 30, 2009 6:59 PM EST via mobile reply actions
i hope the devils are ready
the pens are gonna come out swinging after what happend to them last night.when i saw the sabers got 2 goals i decided to watch the third period to c if they could come back,and the did it was awesom,
by Imperator_Celtic on Dec 30, 2009 7:01 PM EST reply actions
they really need to put some of these pen devil games on msg
for the computer brodcasts im pretty worn down by th pen brodcasters.
by Imperator_Celtic on Dec 30, 2009 7:04 PM EST reply actions
Greener starts with Oduya, ZZ Bergs up front
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by John Fischer on Dec 30, 2009 7:07 PM EST via mobile reply actions
lets go Devils!
Follow on ILWT for the game tonight.
by CaramelCoveredXMas on Dec 30, 2009 7:11 PM EST via mobile reply actions
bergfors with a rather luckey goal from a aful angle shot
by Imperator_Celtic on Dec 30, 2009 7:12 PM EST reply actions
bergfors
i new he would be could but who could have expected all of these goals
by Imperator_Celtic on Dec 30, 2009 7:13 PM EST reply actions
And Johnson got fooled by a man who is starting to become a nightmare for Pittsburgh: Niclas Bergfors.
Devils look good early, put some more on net though. A few early misses.
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by John Fischer on Dec 30, 2009 7:19 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Maybe it’s just my bias of being a Devils fan but I think I would take Parise over Crosby. He is better defensively and whines a lot less.
i agree
im with u on that one i dont like all the hype of crosby,his # arnet better then elias,parise in there better seasons.
by Imperator_Celtic on Dec 30, 2009 7:25 PM EST up reply actions
In a word: what???
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by John Fischer on Dec 30, 2009 7:30 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Crosby might get more points but the +/- for Elias and Parise are better and to me that makes a huge difference
by fearloathing13 on Dec 30, 2009 7:39 PM EST up reply actions
what is crosbys pay,there not that many more points are they.
it might be almost as much as both players combind
by Imperator_Celtic on Dec 30, 2009 7:41 PM EST up reply actions
The points per game for Crosby are 1.35. Parise gets 0.81 and Elias has 0.86. So Crosby wins in points but when you look at +/- Parise has +59 and Crosby has +44 and they have been in the league the same amount of time.
by fearloathing13 on Dec 30, 2009 7:50 PM EST up reply actions
On a side note Malkin has done more for his team than Crosby.
by fearloathing13 on Dec 30, 2009 7:52 PM EST up reply actions
the pens seem to strugle with out malkin
without crosby not so much
by Imperator_Celtic on Dec 30, 2009 8:12 PM EST up reply actions
Devils continue to buzz and everything is just going wrong for the Penguins. Staal missed an easy put back
Devils to go on the power play.
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by John Fischer on Dec 30, 2009 7:26 PM EST via mobile reply actions
And that was wasted.
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by John Fischer on Dec 30, 2009 7:30 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
pp over
i couldnt tell u it ever even started
by Imperator_Celtic on Dec 30, 2009 7:30 PM EST reply actions
the pen commentators just complained about a non call for the first time.i expect them to build on the theme
by Imperator_Celtic on Dec 30, 2009 7:37 PM EST reply actions
So far it’s been a solid period by the Devils.
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by John Fischer on Dec 30, 2009 7:39 PM EST via mobile reply actions
2 more periods like it would be nice
by Imperator_Celtic on Dec 30, 2009 7:42 PM EST up reply actions
2nd none cal complaining by the pen commentators
by Imperator_Celtic on Dec 30, 2009 8:03 PM EST reply actions
Marty with some saved to start
Devils, how about some offense to help him out?
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by John Fischer on Dec 30, 2009 8:04 PM EST via mobile reply actions
It’s close to halfway through the game. It wouldn’t surprise me if this is a sellout. Crowd is full, loud, and prone to Rangers suck chants
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by John Fischer on Dec 30, 2009 8:08 PM EST via mobile reply actions
the whole team of the pens is complaining to the refs about non calls.
by Imperator_Celtic on Dec 30, 2009 8:14 PM EST reply actions
the commentators for the pens just said"enough is enough"with the non calls
by Imperator_Celtic on Dec 30, 2009 8:15 PM EST reply actions
This period is the period of Marty
Offsetting penalties on the fracas.
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by John Fischer on Dec 30, 2009 8:17 PM EST via mobile reply actions
omg
another even bigger save on malkin by broduer off the faceoff
by Imperator_Celtic on Dec 30, 2009 8:20 PM EST reply actions
good save by johnson
2v1 devils almost connects
by Imperator_Celtic on Dec 30, 2009 8:21 PM EST reply actions
and another burst of non call complaining by the pen commentators
by Imperator_Celtic on Dec 30, 2009 8:24 PM EST reply actions
It’s funny because on our broadcasts, Doc and Chico usually think that many calls on either team should not have been penalties.
by Marty 4 Prez on Dec 30, 2009 8:25 PM EST up reply actions
Its pretty much the same commentary every game from the opponents. Either look at this trap or man they play dirty
by CaramelCoveredXMas on Dec 30, 2009 8:26 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
yea but not this bad
really its ridiculious
by Imperator_Celtic on Dec 30, 2009 8:27 PM EST up reply actions
Marty OWNS
Devils snuffing the Pens, not that they helped themselves. When Crosby whiffs on an easy, open shot, its not going well.
Devils coming alive with offense in recent minutes. More please.
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by John Fischer on Dec 30, 2009 8:26 PM EST via mobile reply actions
oh langs almost a goal on a 2on1 wiht pando
by Imperator_Celtic on Dec 30, 2009 8:31 PM EST reply actions
i was hoping
the sharks do something simuliar with the caps later on im watching it for sure.
by Imperator_Celtic on Dec 30, 2009 8:34 PM EST up reply actions
corrente and frasier are both having good games in my opinion,the devils depth is just unbeliveable.
by Imperator_Celtic on Dec 30, 2009 8:33 PM EST reply actions
The Penguins improved and some great chances that Brodeur said no to. At the same time, they had some shockingly bad plays and if it wasn’t for Johnson, the Devils would have increased their lead.
Keep up the offense, Devils. Don’t force Marty to have a shutout tonight
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by John Fischer on Dec 30, 2009 8:34 PM EST via mobile reply actions
and the theme of the intermission inteveiw with rupp is
non calls,apperently rupp also saw 2 that should have been called.it was after the interviewer said sarcasticly’ it would be nice to get the power play on the ice wouldnt it’.
by Imperator_Celtic on Dec 30, 2009 8:39 PM EST reply actions
The irony is that the Pens have the worst PPin the NHL. They would be better off staying at even strength, statistically.
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by John Fischer on Dec 30, 2009 8:47 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
I think it’s hockey Karma from all of the Academy Awards that Crosby has won over the years.
by Marty 4 Prez on Dec 30, 2009 8:50 PM EST up reply actions
did some quick research – in the previous 3 games this season, devils at 36 PIM, pens at 30.
sounds pretty even to me…
there was oduya
skationg alover the place in the pens zone
by Imperator_Celtic on Dec 30, 2009 8:52 PM EST reply actions
malkin got hit with a shot he did alot of limping afterward
by Imperator_Celtic on Dec 30, 2009 8:59 PM EST reply actions
Better job on the power play, Devils look good so far to start. Malkin was hunched over after blocking a shot. I wonder if he’ll be OK.
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by John Fischer on Dec 30, 2009 8:59 PM EST via mobile reply actions
i agree way better pp
the commentators just pointed out clarkston is gone with lower body injury
by Imperator_Celtic on Dec 30, 2009 9:01 PM EST up reply actions
And Johnson robs Greene in back door play
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by John Fischer on Dec 30, 2009 9:03 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Sidney Crosby’s night just keeps getting worse.
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by John Fischer on Dec 30, 2009 9:05 PM EST via mobile reply actions
another penalty against crosby this time
by Imperator_Celtic on Dec 30, 2009 9:05 PM EST reply actions
gonchsr really limping after shot block
by Imperator_Celtic on Dec 30, 2009 9:07 PM EST reply actions
Devils don’t convert, but they were decent enough in moving the puck.
Keep attacking Devils
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by John Fischer on Dec 30, 2009 9:09 PM EST via mobile reply actions
he got hit and went into the boards kinda awkward,he was close to the bench and made it to it easialy so i guess not sure.he didnt look like he was in pain.
by Imperator_Celtic on Dec 30, 2009 9:13 PM EST reply actions
end to end
every body needs to thank broduer
by Imperator_Celtic on Dec 30, 2009 9:14 PM EST reply actions
Marty just made his biggest stop this period, but he gets help from the offense. The stickchecking by NJ is impeccable and remarkably effective.
Keep up the effort Devils
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by John Fischer on Dec 30, 2009 9:17 PM EST via mobile reply actions
both goalies seem like stars 1 and 2 at this point
by Imperator_Celtic on Dec 30, 2009 9:18 PM EST reply actions
Yup and i would give Bergie the 3rd star for another solid night.
by fearloathing13 on Dec 30, 2009 9:19 PM EST up reply actions
Terrible time for a call. This opportunity is close to golden as you can get. Time for the PK units to be massive. Reward Brodeur for all his big saves
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by John Fischer on Dec 30, 2009 9:22 PM EST via mobile reply actions
broduer is the first and second star of the game
should be anyways
by Imperator_Celtic on Dec 30, 2009 9:24 PM EST reply actions
Man there’s no question. NJ has Pittsburgh’s number this season. Wish I could say it was a good game. Actually I would be able to say that even in the wake of a loss, but that one really put me to sleep.
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that third period
had me on the edge of my chair
by Imperator_Celtic on Dec 30, 2009 9:27 PM EST up reply actions
Some people just need the flash to get into a game. Maybe the Pens need to take some lessons from the Devils on good team defence
by fearloathing13 on Dec 30, 2009 9:28 PM EST up reply actions
you honestly can’t say the pens played bad on defense that game. Johnson’s goal was flukey but it was still a strong outing by both him and the Pens defense.
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Not bad just not as good as NJ. I’ll agree on the strange goal but how can you call it boring?
by fearloathing13 on Dec 30, 2009 9:33 PM EST up reply actions
I dunno. I’ve seen really good one-goal games this season and been pretty enthralled. This one just didn’t do it for me though. Although I will admit I’m beyond exhausted right now too, so that could’ve easily played a factor as well.
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Being overtired can make any game boring so I see your point. I do wish to send my congratulations to the Pens for another well played game.
by fearloathing13 on Dec 30, 2009 9:41 PM EST up reply actions
haha well played for Devils fans but I don’t think many Pittsburgh fans are happy with the performance right now. Like I said, NJ has Pittsburgh on lockdown this season
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You guys had some good chances and Johnson stood on his head for a good part of the game but when Marty and the defense are on we are a tough team. Good luck on the rest of the season, unless it’s against the Devils of course.
by fearloathing13 on Dec 30, 2009 9:46 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah I’ve seen more than a couple of Devils games. You’re right about that.
Obviously the same to you, but if there is any team the Pens need luck against right now it’s the Devils.
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168:28 consecutive minutes of shutout for broduer
over the penguins
by Imperator_Celtic on Dec 30, 2009 9:25 PM EST reply actions
Waiting for the train and all Devils fans are smiling. Crosby and Malkin played poorly, Brodeur played quite well and the Devils were battling for nearly every puck – and won. Johnson played great and I’d almost feel bad that Bergfors’ tight angled shot went in. Almost.
Intense win, no goals for Pittsburgh in at least 120 min. I only regret sharing a train with some very unhappy Rangers fans
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by John Fischer on Dec 30, 2009 9:44 PM EST via mobile reply actions
What’s with Mr. Hockey Gordie Howe doing at consecutive Devils home games? Has he been going to most of them throughout the season? Espo was at the Atlanta game too. I guess they know what games to go to and what team to see. haha.
by Matthew Ventolo on Dec 30, 2009 9:47 PM EST reply actions
Game over Devils win again..
What can I say another shutout for Marty against the Pens. Close hard fought playoff style hockey. I hope Clarkson is o.k. and not seriously hurt. Makes you wonder if the Devils got past the first round last year what might have happened.
Donald Vasquez
We’d be stuck with line matching.
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by John Fischer on Dec 30, 2009 11:36 PM EST up reply actions
It was an amazing game to watch streaming, I only wish I was there (alas, the downsides to being a fan stuck in Toronto). Not to take anything away from the well deserved win, but I thought Johnson was great in net too, didn’t look like a backup at all. Can’t wait for the next match up!
Welcome to the site. Both goaltenders played extremely well. You won’t have to wait long for the next match up – it’s tomorrow.
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by John Fischer on Dec 30, 2009 11:36 PM EST up reply actions
Wait, I thought tomorrow’s game is against the Hawks?
Thanks for the welcome though! I’ve actually been following this site for a while, but I never got around to making an account until now.
You’re right: tonight’s game is against the Hawks (12:09 AM being, well, Thursday).
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