Game #70 - Devils at Toronto Maple Leafs
by Steve Lepore on Mar 18, 2010 5:30 PM EDT
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New Jersey Devils at Toronto Maple Leafs, Mar 18, 2010 7:30 PM EDT
TV: MSG Plus
Radio: WFAN 660 AM
Previews: Read Fischer's here, and the Pension Plan Puppets gang will be your best friends for Leafs news.
Song to Get You Pumped Up But Also Make You Think Deeply About Tonight's Game: How about the constantly-overlooked-in-America Tragically Hip with "Yer Not the Ocean".
Join Fischer in the comments, I'm at work tonight. Da' Rules: Tangents are acceptable and talking about the Leafs 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 why The Hip never made it here. Above all, go Devils! Get outta' yer' own way.
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Go...... Boston?
I hope Boston pulls a win tonight to keep the whiny Pens in place and keep the Rangers outside of the playoff picture.
Also wish I could flip to that game during the intermissions tonight. Any guesses as to whether Boston stays focused on the win or if the place becomes a war zone.
At work for most of the game hopefully can catch the third. LET’S GO DEVILS!!!!!!!!!
by CaramelCoveredXMas on Mar 18, 2010 7:07 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Links, Links, Links
It would be so great if people linked to news articles so they know what they are talking about.
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My info came from the Devils Pre-Game. Cangielosi also said that Cupcake is sitting tonight out.
by Marty 4 Prez on Mar 18, 2010 7:40 PM EDT up reply actions
The passing in the neutral zone isn’t looking good.
by Matthew Ventolo on Mar 18, 2010 8:04 PM EDT reply actions
if the devs can score first i think it will be ok
by Imperator_Celtic on Mar 18, 2010 8:06 PM EDT up reply actions
It’s improved as the period went on.
Both teams have had a few chances, but nothing too major.
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by John Fischer on Mar 18, 2010 8:06 PM EDT up reply actions
1-0 Leafs
The rebound was perfectly placed for Kessel and there’s no way he was going to miss that.
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that was a terrible time fora weak goal right at the end of a period i hope we arent about to see a meltdown
by Imperator_Celtic on Mar 18, 2010 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions
It wasn’t weak. Danis made the save properly and it took a poor angle. He had no chance on that.
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by John Fischer on Mar 18, 2010 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions
That whole play was due to a TO in the neutral zone. Danis is playing well though. Kessel was right place right time for a wide open net.
by Matthew Ventolo on Mar 18, 2010 8:13 PM EDT reply actions
My god….that is the first time I have seen sherry ross. Now I understand why she remains visually hidden as a radio announcer. Frightening.
"We aim above the mark to hit the mark." -- Ralph Waldo Emerson
Boo.
I don’t think you’re in any position to comment on someone’s appearance.
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by John Fischer on Mar 18, 2010 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Just joining the thread not having seen the first period at all. Seems like I didn’t miss anything good.
...and it's 6 - 3, New Jersey!!!
by Devil_Hard_Core on Mar 18, 2010 8:28 PM EDT reply actions
It was an even period until a rebound went well wide to Kessel who dashed it in.
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by John Fischer on Mar 18, 2010 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Zubrus’ wraparound beat Giguere, but Gunnarson made the stop along the post.
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Leafs look to have more momentum early, understandable given the score.
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by John Fischer on Mar 18, 2010 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Siiiiiiiiiiiiiiiigh
Clarkson. What in the world were you thinking? He said no, so STOP.
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Devils are on the PK right now. Maybe a successful kill will get some momentum going for NJ
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by John Fischer on Mar 18, 2010 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions
wait, what the heck is Clarkie in the box for?
...and it's 6 - 3, New Jersey!!!
by Devil_Hard_Core on Mar 18, 2010 8:39 PM EDT reply actions
DANIS ROBBED GRABOVSKI WITH THE STICK!
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wow, Danis! Good stick save
...and it's 6 - 3, New Jersey!!!
by Devil_Hard_Core on Mar 18, 2010 8:40 PM EDT reply actions
The penalty is killed
Let’s see if this will spur something within the Devils.
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only 7 shots from the devils that not gonna do
by Imperator_Celtic on Mar 18, 2010 8:45 PM EDT reply actions
Devils to go on the power play
Orr roughed up Mottau there, so there will be 2 minutes of a man advantage for the Devils.
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Kovalchuk is NOT on the point. ZZ Pops + Kovalchuk + Martin.
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let’s see what our PP is capable tonight
...and it's 6 - 3, New Jersey!!!
by Devil_Hard_Core on Mar 18, 2010 8:48 PM EDT reply actions
Not true. Kovalchuk wasn’t on the point.
OK, in terms of results, then no, nothing new.
But hey, it’s another PP coming up.
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by John Fischer on Mar 18, 2010 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions
will another help? wish I could say “maybe” with confidence
...and it's 6 - 3, New Jersey!!!
by Devil_Hard_Core on Mar 18, 2010 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions
…not much
...and it's 6 - 3, New Jersey!!!
by Devil_Hard_Core on Mar 18, 2010 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Pittsburgh fans may have an answer to that question
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by John Fischer on Mar 18, 2010 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Kovalchuk is on the point here – next to Greene on this PP.
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Hey this PP actually has shots on net
Parise was found all alone in front, but Giguere was in perfect position to stop him.
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This is followed up by a shot on net by Kovalchuk. There’s 2 shots now. That’s progress! (Sigh)
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by John Fischer on Mar 18, 2010 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions
not only did the devils get a shot they got a scoring chance
by Imperator_Celtic on Mar 18, 2010 8:55 PM EDT reply actions
simply not enough sustained pressure on the PP
...and it's 6 - 3, New Jersey!!!
by Devil_Hard_Core on Mar 18, 2010 8:56 PM EDT reply actions
Giguere ROBS Zajac with the toe!
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CLARKSON WITH AN EQUALIZER!
A great feed from PIERRE-LUC LETOURNEAU-LEBLOND?!?!
To quote Marv Albert, YES!
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If it wasn’t for the shot; to further quote Marv Albert, it went DOWNTOWN
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by John Fischer on Mar 18, 2010 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Last Marv Albert paraphrase: It was GOOD FOR THREE (sides of the goal)!
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by John Fischer on Mar 18, 2010 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Redeemed himself after a dumb penalty…
Clarkson-Elias-PLLL on that line???
by Matthew Ventolo on Mar 18, 2010 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions
I think it was in the middle of a line change. I know Lemaire moved Leblond up a line, dropping Pelley to the fourth.
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by John Fischer on Mar 18, 2010 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions
atta boy!
...and it's 6 - 3, New Jersey!!!
by Devil_Hard_Core on Mar 18, 2010 8:58 PM EDT reply actions
i really hope lou keeps clarkson...he'd be crazy if he didn't!
Haven't been able to watch the Devils on TV since 2008
He’s an RFA, Devils have first rights to retain via qualification.
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by John Fischer on Mar 18, 2010 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Was that a shot on net by Andrew Peters? Am I seeing tihngs?
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Definantly a good sign where Peters, PL3 and Danis can all have a pretty good game
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by jweinstein116 on Mar 18, 2010 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions
The replay of this Clarkson goal
Leblond’s play along the boards and the pass was perfect. PERFECT. Congrats Luke Schenn, you got burnt by Leblond.
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Clarkson with a steal from Gunnarson in his own zone, but nothing came of it. Yet, the Devils look confident now.
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toronto look s a little confused. would be great to capitalize on this with one more goal
...and it's 6 - 3, New Jersey!!!
by Devil_Hard_Core on Mar 18, 2010 9:03 PM EDT reply actions
I agree. If there’s a time to strike, it’s now before Ron Wilson gives them the hairdryer treatment for not going up by a goal in this period.
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by John Fischer on Mar 18, 2010 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions
I know it led to nothing, but WOW did Zajac just stick handle nicely through some leafs right at the end of the period
...and it's 6 - 3, New Jersey!!!
by Devil_Hard_Core on Mar 18, 2010 9:06 PM EDT reply actions
Second period ends
Well, the Devils played with some fire; but they persevered, Danis made a brilliant save on the PK to maintain the 1-0 game at the time. From then, slowly but surely, the Devils started rising up. The first PP was poor, the second PP actually had a few shots on net, Zajac was robbed by Giguere’s toe, and then the Devils started getting a few more chances a little more often.
And then something clicked from Leblond to Clarkson in the slot. Brilliant pass, a sublime finish, it tied up the game, and now the Devils have more confidence in their strides. They couldn’t add to their lead but they’re starting to press a little more.
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didn't want to jinx it before the end of the 2nd...
…but we actually tied up the game in the second rather than let it slip away. This is a recent pattern that I am liking!
...and it's 6 - 3, New Jersey!!!
by Devil_Hard_Core on Mar 18, 2010 9:11 PM EDT reply actions
Pittsburgh is up 3-0 on Boston
So if the Devils want to keep pace, this third period becomes crucial.
It should be, I’d like to see a road win.
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this is gonna be a close race for the atlantic...i like it
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by jweinstein116 on Mar 18, 2010 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions
I have been watching a little bit of that game and boston looks dead on the ice. They are really not doing anything right now
by CaramelCoveredXMas on Mar 18, 2010 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions
They do realize they just need to get results to sew up eighth place. Don’t they know that. Are the captains aware? Wouldn’t Julien or management say something about this?
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by John Fischer on Mar 18, 2010 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions
they really aren’t playing like they care about 8th right now. I think they have 15 shots or so and are just passing. its kind of a depressing looking game.
by CaramelCoveredXMas on Mar 18, 2010 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions
To think, Julien got fired after better results than a fight for a bottom seed…
by Marty 4 Prez on Mar 18, 2010 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions
There were behind-the-scenes circumstances
Well, he did lose the locker room that season. Hasn’t lost it in Boston.
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by John Fischer on Mar 18, 2010 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions
I was just being a bit tongue-in-cheek.
by Marty 4 Prez on Mar 18, 2010 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions
I want
anything involving food. ohh yeah and for the devils to win.
by CaramelCoveredXMas on Mar 18, 2010 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Third period is on
The Devils don’t look so bad to start. The third line continues to be effective. Leblond is playing the game of his young career.
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Big deflection by Schenn in the slot on Elias. Nice set-up by the Devils on the rush.
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Impressive individual effort by John Mitchell to beat Paul Martin. Martin hooked him slightly and that was enough for the refs. Not that it stopped Mitchell. Ah, well.
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Toronto’s got possession but nothing clear on this PP for them.
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by John Fischer on Mar 18, 2010 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions
They are looking good on their PP and almost got us on that line change.
by CaramelCoveredXMas on Mar 18, 2010 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Toronto has been storming on this PP now, a long PK shift for them. Beauchemin has a wide open shot and shanks it way high.
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by John Fischer on Mar 18, 2010 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Kovi
I wonder if Kovi is getting frusturated with his play since he is in a different system now and it doesn’t revolve around him. I hope he likes winning more than stats. Not saying they are bad stats but they aren’t his ATL stats
by CaramelCoveredXMas on Mar 18, 2010 9:31 PM EDT reply actions
I don’t think so. I’ll have much more thoughts on this later. Maybe tomorrow.
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by John Fischer on Mar 18, 2010 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Been a lot of talk about Kovy…
I’m anxious to see what you think.
by Matthew Ventolo on Mar 18, 2010 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions
nothing a trip to the playoffs can’t cure. provided we go past the first round
...and it's 6 - 3, New Jersey!!!
by Devil_Hard_Core on Mar 18, 2010 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions
A playoff win would be new to him, actually.
He did show up big time in the 2008 and 2009 World Championships
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by John Fischer on Mar 18, 2010 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions
I think he knows it. He doesn’t strike me as a self-centered person. It would have been better to acknowledge it before he played his first game, kind of what like LT did with the jets…still he’s not doing terrible.
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by jweinstein116 on Mar 18, 2010 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Never said he did but he usually scores a lot of goals but is now stuck learning new way to score and he is in a harder division to score on.
by CaramelCoveredXMas on Mar 18, 2010 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions
I figure he turned down buckets of money from Atlanta, so he’s probably so sick of losing that he might, might be willing to play elsewhere for a bit under the league maximum. It’s just a question of how big of a discount he’s willing to take to play for a winning team.
by Marty 4 Prez on Mar 18, 2010 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Penalty killed
Toronto had the chances and…didn’t take full advantage.
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Devils now with two good shifts in a row. Zubrus had some good chances just in front.
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Of course after that comment, the Leafs nearly pound one in on the rush.
Leafs take a call; Kulemin got an interference minor. On the delayed call, Giguere rushed to the bench which was hilarious.
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PP had an Elias cutting in up close for a shot that Giguere turned aside. So there’s at least that. Small steps.
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by John Fischer on Mar 18, 2010 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions
started out good, but fizzled
...and it's 6 - 3, New Jersey!!!
by Devil_Hard_Core on Mar 18, 2010 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Not a good PP, only Elias’ rush to the net was the only offense on it.
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the leafs had a odd man rush shorthanded
by Imperator_Celtic on Mar 18, 2010 9:42 PM EDT reply actions
How did the Leafs not score there! A re-direction went across the crease!
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out of play thank good all of those chances were close
by Imperator_Celtic on Mar 18, 2010 9:44 PM EDT reply actions
Danis deserves goal support and a win tonight after his play so far...
by Matthew Ventolo on Mar 18, 2010 9:46 PM EDT reply actions
The Devils have dodged a number of bullets tonight. A good omen? Just delaying the inevitable? Who knows.
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good effort by Zajac. he drew a penalty right?
...and it's 6 - 3, New Jersey!!!
by Devil_Hard_Core on Mar 18, 2010 9:50 PM EDT reply actions
3:52 left and Toronto takes a penalty as ZZ Pops attacked
Devils with a great chance here. If the PP wants to show up, now is the time.
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If there is any time where the PP can score, PLEASE be now
by Matthew Ventolo on Mar 18, 2010 9:50 PM EDT reply actions
u would think just luck would have a power play goal at some point.
by Imperator_Celtic on Mar 18, 2010 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions
if there was a time for out PP to click, for the love of god, it is NOW. Come on Devils!!!
...and it's 6 - 3, New Jersey!!!
by Devil_Hard_Core on Mar 18, 2010 9:50 PM EDT reply actions
MARTIN HOW DID YOU MISS ON THE REBOUND!
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Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaah, that was golden….how did it go wide. I mean, I know how but aaaaaaaaaaaargh.
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by John Fischer on Mar 18, 2010 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions
there werew more while u were typing that
by Imperator_Celtic on Mar 18, 2010 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions
HOW DID PARISE MISS ON THE SECOND EFFORT!!!!!!
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ok, if we didn’t score there. i don’t think it is gonna happen tonight
...and it's 6 - 3, New Jersey!!!
by Devil_Hard_Core on Mar 18, 2010 9:54 PM EDT reply actions
Langenbrunner took a hooking call
Oh no.
Oh no no no no no no no no no.
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Missing on purpose? What the hell are you on?
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by John Fischer on Mar 18, 2010 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Dammit Martin!
Wide open net missed and now Langs penalty.
Whoa, they almost scored….
Trying to watch Devs games at 4pm is a PitA.
The PK just got bailed out on some Leaf misses
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Finally..
we look good on the PP and get get one IN! ugh…haha
Now does PPs go on into OT, or is it wiped out?
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
PP will go into OT.
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by John Fischer on Mar 18, 2010 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Alright thanks
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 POINT
The Devils really, really, REALLY should have scored on that last PP, Martin at the beginning, Parise at the end. I’m glad the PP actually came close to doing something – but really, they NEEDED to score there.
The PK will start in OT. At least it’s a point on the road, first one since March 2. Let’s kill this off and take the second one.
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Glove save by Danis was sweet and the penalty is killed.
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Honestly
This is a VERY strong night for Danis. VERY VERY VERY strong.
I really really like the way...
Mottau has been playing lately.
Devils very nearly caught on too many men. In OT. eeek.
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the devils were already pretty good at shootouts
by Imperator_Celtic on Mar 18, 2010 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Really I think we are totally gassed in this game right now.s
by CaramelCoveredXMas on Mar 18, 2010 10:04 PM EDT reply actions
Devils and Leafs are 7 seconds away from a shootout. Leafs take a timeout here.
Bozak had a glorious chance on a rebound to score but he shanked it – just like Martin I suppose.
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No, I stand corrected. Martin forced him to put that shot against the outside of the net. Good work Martin.
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by John Fischer on Mar 18, 2010 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Time for a shootout
The Devils get a point on the road.
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i am pleasently surprised with his play tonight…lets just hope he can keep it up
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by jweinstein116 on Mar 18, 2010 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Goalie records in shootouts
Danis is 0-2 lifetime.
Giguere is 1-3 this season and 31-26 lifetime.
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Not the time right now but..
Danis’ mask is awesome
by Matthew Ventolo on Mar 18, 2010 10:08 PM EDT reply actions
Kessel to shoot first for TOR
He’s up and he SCORES
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Parise is up to shoot for NJ
He…does…SCORE
1-1
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Kulemin is up
And he SCORES
2-1 Toronto.
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Elias is up for NJ
He…is STOPPED.
2-1. Time for a clutch save, Danis.
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John Mitchell takes to the puck
And he scores to win the game. Totally beats Danis.
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Tough break for Danis, he played very well...
by Matthew Ventolo on Mar 18, 2010 10:11 PM EDT reply actions
it was a good game atleast they got a point
by Imperator_Celtic on Mar 18, 2010 10:11 PM EDT reply actions
very true
especially with the glorious chances on the PP. Same ol’ story though. We end up gettting bitten by our own power play
...and it's 6 - 3, New Jersey!!!
by Devil_Hard_Core on Mar 18, 2010 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions
It’s more than just that. It’s not starting off the game well. It’s being robbed on a few two-on-ones. It’s forcing a lot of shots into bodies (22 shots were blocked, 25 actually got on net). It’s not doing much in OT. It’s a bunch of things AND the power play.
Don’t get me wrong, Martin should have scored there; but the Devils could have played a lot better in the game and then wouldn’t have needed a late power play to succeed to win it.
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by John Fischer on Mar 18, 2010 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions
It's a shame for Danis
He played as well as you could have asked. The shootout was his only downfall.
The Devils missed the chances they had and so have to settle for just one point. Sucks not because they had two glorious chances on that last power play; but because they did better in the third period and had nothing to show for it.
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I think ties are worst
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
Devils are a point behind the Penguins with a game in hand.
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by John Fischer on Mar 18, 2010 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions
because if anything.
we SWEPT the Penguins 6-0 in the season yesterday. and its not like we came out flat tonight….just unlucky, didnt play great…but it wasnt completely awful..got a point
by Drew Palmer on Mar 18, 2010 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions
You cant actually
be happy with a point from the WORST team in the east… Can you? If we end up as 2nd or 4th seed in the playoffs we will lose even worse to good teams… So how ISN’T this bad?
But the Devils just beat the #2 team in the East for the sixth time this season?
Given how the game went, how the Devils played on the road, how the Devils played on a night right after playing and beating the Penguins, I can see why some would be happy with a point regardless of opposition.
I think you needed to read that part of my recap where I said that record means nothing on the ice. There are no door mats in the league.
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by John Fischer on Mar 18, 2010 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Look at the standings and tell me where Pittsburgh is.
Also, try learning to read the rest of comments so you don’t look foolish.
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by John Fischer on Mar 18, 2010 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions
1. Devils played last night…Toronto did not. Devils also had to travel after a very special night last night. It’s hard to match that emotion and intensity.
2. Danis is in (though he played well until the SO). So technically our best player is out in Marty.
3. Team’s PP once again struggled…
If this was a couple weeks ago, we would not have gotten 1 point.
Head up man…
by Matthew Ventolo on Mar 18, 2010 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions
They aren’t excuses, they are explanations. Do you consider my recaps after losses to be excuses? Do you consider pundits talking about losses to be excuse making?
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by John Fischer on Mar 18, 2010 10:27 PM EDT up reply actions
No
Because they play better against good teams. Won’t be playing against the likes of Toronto or Edmonton in the Playoffs
Go Jets
Go Devils
Hey man no need to be contentious
Of course we’re disappointed we only got 1 pt, but we take what we can get.
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seems like the flavor of the season
Haven't been able to watch the Devils on TV since 2008
by jweinstein116 on Mar 18, 2010 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Still a game in hand and only 1 pt back. That’s one step forward (or 6), and a half step back.
I’ll take the 1pt tonight..
by Matthew Ventolo on Mar 18, 2010 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions
For future games...
Danis plays. Game goes to a shootout..
Do we see Marty in there?
by Matthew Ventolo on Mar 18, 2010 10:19 PM EDT reply actions
I don’t even know if that’s allowed. Moreover, would you want to put a goalie in cold for a shootout?
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by John Fischer on Mar 18, 2010 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions
We wouldnt be putting in a cold goalie, we’d be putting in a cold Martin Broduer… Theres a difference…. AND could a cold goalie be much worse than that?
Talk about jumping to conclusions
You all do know that this was Danis’ first shootout with the Devils, right?
Moreover, all this talk of how Danis needs to play more so Brodeur can rest means nothing if it means that in a shootout Brodeur has to come in and play anyway.
And if it’s going to be done for a shootout, why not for important penalty kills or other situations?
Either the backup plays the game (pulled if doing poorly, of course) or he doesn’t. That includes shootouts. You can’t have your cake and eat it too.
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by John Fischer on Mar 18, 2010 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions
His first shootout with the devils?
The shootout has nothing to do with the team in front of you its a goalie trying to make a save on a breakaway… So he should know hoe to do that…
Why wouldn’t that be allowed? It’s a Goalie change. I believe a few teams did it last season.
by Matthew Ventolo on Mar 18, 2010 10:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Rules don't specifically say
But it is implied to be legal in rule 84.4:
Once the shootout begins, the goalkeeper cannot be replaced unless he is injured. No warm up shall be permitted for a substitute goalkeeper.
That tells me a substitution IS allowed before the shootout starts
Go Jets
Go Devils
OK. But again, why? Why would you put in a goalie who has done nothing but sit on the bench in just for a shootout? Doesn’t that completely defeat the purpose of resting a goalie?
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by John Fischer on Mar 18, 2010 10:29 PM EDT up reply actions
I agree with you to a point...
I don’t think we will see Marty if this situation happens again. But I wouldn’t be surprised if we did.
It is putting in a cold goalie, and it is defeated the purpose of resting your goalie. But this is Marty Brodeur. He is the best keeper to have in SO situations. Also, is putting a goalie in for at least 3 shootouts and at most, maybe 6 or 7, really going to make him lose his rest? Marty is a freak when it comes to strength and conditioning, I don’t think facing a handful of shootouts will defeat the purpose fully.
What I would hate to see is a player like Danis, play a hell of a night to keep the score the way it was, then bench him b/c SOs aren’t his strongest asset. He deserves to finish the game, win or lose.
That’s why I am content with the 1 point tonight. Danis played well enough for this team to get 1 point. You can’t blame him for the other point.
by Matthew Ventolo on Mar 18, 2010 10:42 PM EDT up reply actions
No, I’m not. Tired, perhaps. Also, congratulations on finding the larger text box in comments.
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by John Fischer on Mar 18, 2010 10:30 PM EDT up reply actions
If you are so concerened about were people comment why dont you pass that on to your buddy Steve Lepore?!?!?!
Then again he is an “Author” on this site so i should bow down to him not question him…. or you….
No, man, didn’t you read the GameThread post at the top, he’s working. Why would I tell him anything tonight?
I think you need to take a deep breath here.
No one’s pleased with the loss, the Devils could have done better; but there are positives out of the game: One PP actually was effective at being threatening for a long time, if glaringly missed on great chances twice; Danis played as well as you could have expected; Leblond actually contributed something more than a punch to a dude’s face; and the Devils and the Leafs rode the ebb and flow of the game – with the Devils coming back in it late in the second after spending much of the game not putting shots in Giguere.
Oh, and it wasn’t a total loss like previous second halves of back to backs and recent road games; a point was earned. That’s all – looking at the positives.
Step away from the ledge.
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by John Fischer on Mar 18, 2010 10:39 PM EDT up reply actions
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