Game #69 - Devils vs. Pittsburgh Penguins
by Steve Lepore on Mar 17, 2010 5:00 PM EDT
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Pittsburgh Penguins at New Jersey Devils, Mar 17, 2010 7:00 PM EDT
Happy St. Patrick's Day, and 1-Year Anniversary of St. Marty's Day Edition
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Previews: Check out Fischer's here, and our pals at Pensburgh have the black and gold news.
Songs to Get You Pumped Up But Also Make You Think Deeply About Tonight's Game: How about one from the year the Devils came to New Jersey and first donned the red and green (1982) and the final year until now that they wore those colors (1992). 1982 was kind of a lame year for music until Thriller showed up, so let's use "Beat It" from that record, something the Devils would very rarely do during that inaugural year.
1992 is another curious year. Many of the greatest albums released in my lifetime were either 1991 (Which might be rock n' roll's best post-Beatles/Stones/Zep/Sabbath year ever: Nevermind, Ten, The Black Album, Achtung Baby, Out of Time, Blood Sugar Sex Magik, Use Your Illusion I and II) or 1993 (Siamese Dream, August and Everything After, In Utero), 1992 is kind of light. So let's give Alice in Chains some love and go with "Would?", my favorite tune off of '92's Dirt.
I'm actually at the game tonight! So is Fischer, but he'll be mobile commenting. Behave yourselves. Da' Rules: Tangents are acceptable and talking about the Pens or Devils in general is OK. Keep it clean and relevant at all times. But please do not use this for other purposes and to talk about your favorite albums of yesteryear. Above all, go Devils!
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Paul Martin
Come on baby we got Paul Martin back! No more injuries now. Let’s start dominating :)
1991 (Nevermind, Ten, The Black Album, Achtung Baby, Out of Time, Blood Sugar Sex Magik, Use Your Illusion I and II) or 1993 (Siamese Dream, August and Everything After, In Utero)
Pshaw! Kids.
Once again, Steve, you overlook the Maiden! ‘Number of the Beast’, perhaps their best album of all, was released in 1982.
To the rest, any list of “greatest albums” that includes Nirvana is automatically disallowed for poor taste…
I don't overlook, I ignore.
And anyone who discounts Nirvana is simply hating because the band ended metal’s golden era.
by Steve Lepore on Mar 17, 2010 10:44 PM EDT up reply actions
By the late 80’s and into the early 90’s when bands like Motley Crue and Poison were considered “metal” and Metallica was donning guyliner and singing about their feelings, it was already long past the golden era. Grunge was just the next thing to come along.
Don’t get me wrong, I’ve got nothing against Nirvana. I wore out my copy of Nevermind like everyone else, at the time. They’re just not nearly as good or innovative as so many seem willing to give them credit for.
Actually, I rate Powerslave more than Number.
There’s a band outside in Championship Plaza with drums and bagpipes, my cue to get inside quickly. Ton of Devils jerseys out in force early on a gorgeous afternoon. Let us hope the evening is even better.
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by John Fischer on Mar 17, 2010 5:52 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
I'm stuck in Manhattan (at work) surrounded by...
drunks in green…who I suspect are all wearing Rangers jerseys underneath their St. Pats disguises. But I am escaping early to make my way to the peace and quiet of my living room and TV….to celebrate this holiday how i see truly fit. Never mind shamrocks and leprechauns….(although I always thought Elias looked a little too leprechauny for a Czech)
Already there is a complaint from the fans
Apparently the Goal Bar on the lower concourse is closed.
Personally, this has no effect on me; but I don’t know why today would be different from any other game when it’s open.
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by John Fischer on Mar 17, 2010 6:04 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
I spoke too soon
So I go out to the concourse and I see people up in the Goal Bar section. In fact as I type this, I see people going up
Apologies for the mistaken comment.
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by John Fischer on Mar 17, 2010 6:17 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
There has to be at least a thousand people (two?) in the Devils’ end for warm ups. Warm ups!
Not as many Pens supporters here. Expect a decidedly loud and large crowd in support of NJ.
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by John Fischer on Mar 17, 2010 6:36 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Listening to some Would. Good choice. Crazy excited about the game tonight. In Cali wishing I was there for another St. pattys day extravaganza. Here we go…
LETS GO DEVILS!!! LETS GO DEVILS!!! LETS GO DEVILS!!!
by CaramelCoveredXMas on Mar 17, 2010 7:07 PM EDT reply actions
these jerseys are more to get used to then i was expecting
by Imperator_Celtic on Mar 17, 2010 7:11 PM EDT reply actions
Penguins strike first with a good shot. Was it deflected?
Devils not starting the game so well.
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by John Fischer on Mar 17, 2010 7:13 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Pittsburgh has had the better of possession. Better passing, more effective dump-ins, and so they look much better. Devils need some energy, get this crowd more into it.
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by John Fischer on Mar 17, 2010 7:21 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Last few shifts is what I’m talking about.
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by John Fischer on Mar 17, 2010 7:22 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Zuuuuuuuuuuubruuuuuus
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by John Fischer on Mar 17, 2010 7:25 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Get out of that mans way!!!
Dear lord that was part finesse and part steamroller!!! What a smooth pass by Elias too!!!
elias stole the puck away to so a double plus
by Imperator_Celtic on Mar 17, 2010 7:34 PM EDT up reply actions
The game has settled down some, both teams not exactly wizards with the puck on offense.
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by John Fischer on Mar 17, 2010 7:31 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
whoa
i didnt expect to see something like that
by Imperator_Celtic on Mar 17, 2010 7:35 PM EDT reply actions
im kinnda think the good devils from the beggining of the season are gonna be back till the 2010 season and playoffs are over.
by Imperator_Celtic on Mar 17, 2010 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Unlike other games this year...
after going down a goal the team did NOT deflate mentally. Good to see…
It also was nice,
that Martin has done a great job of skating the puck through the neutral zone to make me look smart for saying we’ve missed that the past couple months. HAHA
First period done
I am officially wrong about Paul Martin; I admit my comments in the preview were shortsighted.
What a great shot. The Devils opened the game up after that, Brodeur bailed them out once, but the Devils look pumped. A big turnaround from a lethargic opening 5-7 minutes.
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by John Fischer on Mar 17, 2010 7:44 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
elias
is the most underrated player i have seen since i started watching ice hockey in the early 80s
by Imperator_Celtic on Mar 17, 2010 8:00 PM EDT reply actions
Wow! Two SH breakaways and ELIAS continues his great game with a great goal!
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by John Fischer on Mar 17, 2010 8:01 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Wow..Pens payu the price on the 2nd breakaway...Elias!
That’s a bad PP.
(or maybe just a great PK..haha)
by Matthew Ventolo on Mar 17, 2010 8:02 PM EDT reply actions
I think MOttau
reads these boards…because he has turned it around quite nicely since the break.
I've been impressed
with the way that Mottau has been putting the puck on net lately. Really jump starting offense.
by Mandmeisterx on Mar 17, 2010 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions
That was a very weak call on Rolston
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by John Fischer on Mar 17, 2010 8:09 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
yea
great refereeing…..looks like the pens are paying the refs again
see i told
you about skoula
nice offensive read and joined the rush,
and added another player to the melee, i think the forwards were suprised to see him
he’s going for the jugular on the Pens
He looked lost.
I think he just passed it off because he didn’t know what to do. HAHA
by Mandmeisterx on Mar 17, 2010 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions
I had mixed feelings...
I remember him when he played for Colorado and he was good. I love his size and offensive ability (something the team really needed).I haven’t followed him for some time. I was concerned about some things I read on him. I think he was trying to find a team that fits his play. I think he may have found it.
by Matthew Ventolo on Mar 17, 2010 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions
The Devils are just ROLLING. How is it not 5 goals there? I love the desire to keep attacking!
Pittsburgh fans must be sick to their stomachs!
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by John Fischer on Mar 17, 2010 8:17 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
the ice is to icy
the refs were paid off ect. ect.
by Imperator_Celtic on Mar 17, 2010 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Pens fans
are slowly making me HATE that team as much as I HATE the flyers and rags……
Not to mention
Crosby is the bigggest Pu$$y in the NHL.
yeah
but he joined the rush and recognized a good scoring opportunity
and he was there, i like that, and we need that to put away goals
sorry
langs has been off again, what’s wrong with him, all his passes go nowhere or get intercepted,,
i hope he finds his mojo for the playoffs tho, we need his shot, and his “passing”
He's always a streaky player.
I’m hoping his bad streak ends in the next few games so that he can roll into the playoffs.
by Mandmeisterx on Mar 17, 2010 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions
The last two games....
We’ve had little to no penalties on opposing teams. Maybe when our powerplay isnt active…we win? haha
Doc
loving pelley again,
pelley is a legacy of the heralded crash line – peluso, holik and mckay
Penguins are catching their balance so to speak, but they only generated one chance – and put it right into Brodeur.
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by John Fischer on Mar 17, 2010 8:24 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
John
how is it there? It looks like the atmosphere is electric…would LOVE to be there…was at the Bruins game monday night…which wasnt too packed haha
Oh the crowd is into this one, the people are feeling great, and they are giving it to Crosby.
For what it’s worth, I think he’s the best in the world over the last 12 months; but tonight, he’s been the definition of average.
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by John Fischer on Mar 17, 2010 8:34 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Kovy's going to score next
I can feel it.
Never assume skill at bouncing a ball makes you smarter than the guy who built the court.
When there's a WILL there's a WAY
He nearly did after the Parise goal! He’s still pushing up, which is what the Devils need with this lead.
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by John Fischer on Mar 17, 2010 8:43 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Yeah that was really close
Let’s get another one to rub it in the Penguin’s faces.
Never assume skill at bouncing a ball makes you smarter than the guy who built the court.
When there's a WILL there's a WAY
Second period over
Pittsburgh had some good possession. ..but they collapsed during this period. Two SH breakaways? Odd man rushes on the counter? Blowing shots all over the place? Fluery was flopping too much and paid for it twice. And right when Johnson got in, they nearly got pounded for goal #5.
Solid second period. I’m loving the performances by Elias and White so far. Keep it up Devils, 20 minutes to glory!
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by John Fischer on Mar 17, 2010 8:31 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
What have you thought
about all of the non-calls tonight? Thought we should have had at least 3 PP’s.
by Mandmeisterx on Mar 17, 2010 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions
DMC is in the Rock. Marty makes an unbelievable stop. Devils playing smarter now
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by John Fischer on Mar 17, 2010 8:51 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Bugger
Thought it would be blocked again.
Never assume skill at bouncing a ball makes you smarter than the guy who built the court.
When there's a WILL there's a WAY
Too many people in front and Brodeur is finally beaten through the traffic.
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by John Fischer on Mar 17, 2010 8:52 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Through the legs
If only he could close it sooner
Never assume skill at bouncing a ball makes you smarter than the guy who built the court.
When there's a WILL there's a WAY
Man, I missed the first half of this game and its making me a very sad man
by devilstuckinkansas on Mar 17, 2010 8:56 PM EDT reply actions
come boys hang on
...and it's 6 - 3, New Jersey!!!
by Devil_Hard_Core on Mar 17, 2010 9:00 PM EDT reply actions
A penalty against Pittsburgh, make Crosby’s error costly!
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by John Fischer on Mar 17, 2010 9:00 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
I don't know if that penalty was fair or not
But it was on crosby so I don’t care.
Never assume skill at bouncing a ball makes you smarter than the guy who built the court.
When there's a WILL there's a WAY
wish we could have done more with that PP to at least take some more steam out of the pens
...and it's 6 - 3, New Jersey!!!
by Devil_Hard_Core on Mar 17, 2010 9:03 PM EDT reply actions
I’m digging them not using 5 forwards
by devilstuckinkansas on Mar 17, 2010 9:03 PM EDT reply actions
That power play was only not the worst one in this game by virtue of the Penguins’ first PP.
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by John Fischer on Mar 17, 2010 9:05 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
PP didn't feel like it had much urgency
but can’t really complain.
Never assume skill at bouncing a ball makes you smarter than the guy who built the court.
When there's a WILL there's a WAY
Dumb hit by Pelley there.
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by John Fischer on Mar 17, 2010 9:07 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Oh no. This is NOT good for NJ. Thanks Pelley.
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by John Fischer on Mar 17, 2010 9:09 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
hate seeing them kind of hits
...and it's 6 - 3, New Jersey!!!
by Devil_Hard_Core on Mar 17, 2010 9:08 PM EDT reply actions
Bad move
Especially with the anti-hitting sentiments lately.
Shouldn’t be a surprise he got a major…
Never assume skill at bouncing a ball makes you smarter than the guy who built the court.
When there's a WILL there's a WAY
A suspension wouldn’t be surprising here either.
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by John Fischer on Mar 17, 2010 9:11 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
that would have been much better for the devils then this major at the moment
by Imperator_Celtic on Mar 17, 2010 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Shame....Pelley had been playing some of his best hockey of the season...
Probably will sit a game or two for that one…
love pelley but
he should have a let up on that, shoulder to shoulder is best, this pushing crap near the corners and full skate needs to be regulated or stopped
That's the only reason it looks bad
The hit without the push into the board wouldn’t be as bad.
Never assume skill at bouncing a ball makes you smarter than the guy who built the court.
When there's a WILL there's a WAY
BIG PK is imminent
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by John Fischer on Mar 17, 2010 9:14 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Nice one by brodeur
This PK looks a lot better the PP
Never assume skill at bouncing a ball makes you smarter than the guy who built the court.
When there's a WILL there's a WAY
Nice
Kovy didn’t score, but that was a NICE slide tackle by Pelley.
Pitch and catch
Never assume skill at bouncing a ball makes you smarter than the guy who built the court.
When there's a WILL there's a WAY
Well done Devils of old...and new..uh..whichever...
Let’s hope this type of play will continue into the playoffs…
good team to be 6-0 versus
this will end the smack talking from penguin fans for a while,atleast versus the devils.
by Imperator_Celtic on Mar 17, 2010 9:21 PM EDT reply actions
Have you met a typical Penguins fan?
Their sense of entitlement is sometimes mind-boggling. Heck, even the players are saying that the Devils didn’t win this game, the Penguins lost it.
They’re already on to how the playoffs are a different story and they’re confident they’ll make the proper adjustments should they meet there, but haha, the Devils won’t make it past the first round. Yawn.
Elias with the hat
I hope we play the Penguins in the playoffs and sweep ’em there. Has anyone ever had 10 wins and no losses vs a team in a season?
Never assume skill at bouncing a ball makes you smarter than the guy who built the court.
When there's a WILL there's a WAY
I don’t know who these guys in the red jerseys are, but they can play some hockey lately!!
...and it's 6 - 3, New Jersey!!!
by Devil_Hard_Core on Mar 17, 2010 9:24 PM EDT reply actions
WHOOOO
Pittsburgh’s power play sucks, PK and Marty played big, empty better was sweet and an entire arena screaming “YOU CAN’T BEAT US.”
What a game! I’m awaiting a train, recap later this evening and a hasty preview for Thursday’s game. What does a 6-0 season sweep of the defending Cup champions and “The Nature Boy” Ric Flair have in common?
They both make you go WHOOOOO
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by John Fischer on Mar 17, 2010 9:34 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Martin
was awesome, for his first game back, there’s no doubt who our no 1. D man
and he can bring it up the ice and thru the neutral zone, maybe he can teach the rest of the D
and now Greene wont’ feel as much pressure, and probably will start lighting up or at least stepping it up offensively.
White and Sal did a good job, but Sal needs to cut down on the deflections, take a few tips from Dano and Stevens to be a better blocker
Mottau – good to see no mistakes, still needs to work on a more effective shot from the point, but like his confidence and poise lately
And Skoula doing a hell of a job, offensively and defensively, joined a few rushes and made some good passes and shots, great pick up, i remember him from the 2001 cup playoffs and thought he was good. like what i’m seeing
and two decent reserves, in Salmela – sure he will be chomping at the bit to play
Fraser – though i’ve been hard on him, he will be a good replacement for Sal or White
wish we had one more D man with an effective shot from the point, but martin will have to do for now, and see who else steps up
Great Game all around, will miss pelley when he gets the suspension, but zharkov can step in
Game over Devils win!!!
What can I say 6-0 versus the Penguins this year speaks for itself. Martin scores on his first game back. Shorthanded goal by Elias. Awesome goal by Zubrus. Strong game by Marty. It goes on and on. I am excited for this team right now. Hope their is not a letdown in Toronto but if there is it is too be expected after a victory like this..
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Thanks for reading and commenting. I still stand by my WHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO for this game.
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