New Jersey Devils vs. New York Rangers - Gamethread #49
by John Fischer on Jan 31, 2012 6:00 PM EST
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PrintNew York Rangers at New Jersey Devils, Jan 31, 2012 7:00 PM EST
The Time: 7:00 PM EDT
The Broadcast: TV - MSG+; Radio - 660 AM WFAN
The Game: The New Jersey Devils (26-19-3) vs. the New York Rangers (31-12-4)
The Previews: My preview from way, way earlier this morning is right here. As for the opposition point of view, over at Blueshirt Banter, Joe Fortunato has called this game a "must win" and Bryan Winters has keys to the game.
A Song for Tonight: With three straight losses, or non-wins to be precise, and only one goal scored in each game, the Devils are in some kind of funk. What's the solution for funk? The Funk. Thankfully, Plainfield's own George Clinton has given the world all kinds of it. Here's one of his more legendary songs with Parliament: "Flashlight" originally from the 1978 album "Funkentelechy vs. the Placebo Syndrome." The song became a #1 single back then and features Bernie Worrell making the most out of his synthesizers. At least if the Devils aren't winning, there's a reason to groove.
Gameday Info: The New Jersey Devils will welcome Andy Greene and Brad Mills back into the lineup along with debuting Steve Bernier. Tom Gulitti reported earlier today that the defenseman and fourth liner will return from injury and the right winger will play on the third line tonight. Matt Taormina and Cam Janssen will be scratched to make room for Greene and Mills. Gulitti also reported that Martin Biron will start for the Rangers tonight. That's right, Henrik Lundqvist isn't starting. Biron's numbers are still high and unsustainable, so the challenge remains. Andrew Gross has the projected lines and pairings for the Rangers in this post at Ranger Rants. If there's a particular pairing I'd like to see the Devils pick on, then it is Michael Del Zotto and Anton Stralman just at a first glance. They're not good defensively; besides, Stralman couldn't make the Devils in camp for a reason.
As usual, you can use the comments in this post to discuss tonight's game before, during, and after it happens until the recap is up. Please remember the rules at all times. Namely: keep your comments clean, keep them on topic, and keep them legal (read: nothing about illegal streams - no links, no discussion, no requests). Go Devils!
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The fans are milling in on a mild night in NJ. It’s well before warm ups but there’s an anxious feeling in the air for some reason.
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by John Fischer on Jan 31, 2012 6:06 PM EST via Android app reply actions
The changing of our luck perhaps?
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Every game.
Every game has equal weight, though they are not of equal importance. To me, this is a make-or-break game (even though it is not).
Coming off a long break. At home. Against the rival. Who leads the conference. To start the second-half/ down the stretch (technically 2+ full months) before the second-season.
I’m going to go take my pulse. I’m just so excited. And I can’t hide it.
by Alan Wright on Jan 31, 2012 6:28 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Let’s hope they took advantage of All-Rest Weekend
by rtrstevec on Jan 31, 2012 6:30 PM EST via mobile reply actions
WOOO BERNIER WOOOOOO
On a serious note- I hate these games. Either i’m incredibly smug or i’m incredibly ragey. And considering how this season’s gone, it seems like the latter will happen.
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by Kevin Sellathamby on Jan 31, 2012 6:54 PM EST reply actions
Not that there are any small games after the ASG,,,
…but this is a biggie. Go Devils!
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So are we going to get run out of our own building, or are there a lot of Devils fans there tonight?
by Devilsfan4life! on Jan 31, 2012 6:56 PM EST reply actions
Im starting to get seriously sick of these tuesday/thursday night Devils games. I have Bio lecture and Im tired of not being able to watch them. Atleast I can follow on here.
That happened to me last year
Had Bio and Chem lab 6-9 and got sick of it (especially when the Jets played on Monday night), so I made sure all of my engineering labs were in the afternoon this semester.
Yeah, I am a biology major so I like this class, but this particular class was only offered 7-10 tuesday/thursday
by Jacob Shepherd on Jan 31, 2012 7:05 PM EST up reply actions
should i follow the game here or wait the 1st period out and watch the dvr’s version after work?
by CaramelCoveredXMas on Jan 31, 2012 7:01 PM EST reply actions
Good luck
Here’s to hoping for another good game between us. May the best team win.
I know you all must be upset Lundqvist isn’t playing tonight also.
"Anson Carter is a highly skilled, versatile player who we feel will play a very significant role on our team this season. He is a very intelligent player who brings a strong presence and leadership qualities." - Sather
"He's the best first passer in the game. He moves the puck up exceptionally."- Sather on signing Wade Redden
"If you look through the NHL, there aren't many players with his type of ability; he has superstar ability."- Sather on signing Vladimir Malakhov
by RichieToGabbySCORE on Jan 31, 2012 7:02 PM EST reply actions
Right back at you
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by Kevin Sellathamby on Jan 31, 2012 7:04 PM EST up reply actions
I am upset also.
His record against the devils and specifically brodeur speaks for itself.
"Anson Carter is a highly skilled, versatile player who we feel will play a very significant role on our team this season. He is a very intelligent player who brings a strong presence and leadership qualities." - Sather
"He's the best first passer in the game. He moves the puck up exceptionally."- Sather on signing Wade Redden
"If you look through the NHL, there aren't many players with his type of ability; he has superstar ability."- Sather on signing Vladimir Malakhov
by RichieToGabbySCORE on Jan 31, 2012 7:05 PM EST up reply actions
has been a very long time since a Rangers goalie not named Lundqvist beat the Devils
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by Kevin Sellathamby on Jan 31, 2012 7:12 PM EST up reply actions
PLEASE, show up for 60 minutes, guys.
PLEASE. Seriously, if they can’t get up for this one, they’re not going to get up for any game.
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Marty has really turned back time the last few games
Oh pissing blimey there's jam coming out of the walls!
That means the best is still to come. We just need to wait for like 10 years and he will be good as new at 18 again!
by Jacob Shepherd on Jan 31, 2012 7:27 PM EST up reply actions
Thought's on Bernier
Is he playing tonight? I kinda am rootin for the guy when he does
I was thinking the same thing. they had the Jan 29th date too. wierd.
by piscataway_devil on Jan 31, 2012 7:07 PM EST up reply actions
How long until the first fight?
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If we win, will Rangers fan say it was because Lundqvist didn’t play?
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Aww. No Cam to drop the gloves right off the opening faceoff. It worked so well last time.
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Pavarotti singing the anthem??
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by NJallDay on Jan 31, 2012 7:07 PM EST via mobile reply actions
anyone who is at the game, hows the crowd in terms of devils fans to rangers fans?
by Devilsfan4life! on Jan 31, 2012 7:11 PM EST reply actions
Great atmosphere here as usual for Nj Nyr
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by NJallDay on Jan 31, 2012 7:12 PM EST via mobile reply actions
18. So don’t get all excited about Tim Sestito being back in the lineup
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by Kevin Sellathamby on Jan 31, 2012 7:15 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I’m sick of watching #18 on like 5 different players
"Its the letter D"
by Rory B. Bellows on Jan 31, 2012 7:20 PM EST up reply actions
Well, 15 seconds in and this PP is already rage-inducing
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by Kevin Sellathamby on Jan 31, 2012 7:19 PM EST reply actions
Sorry?
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I agree. They totally look like a team that did nothing for a week.
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by Kevin Sellathamby on Jan 31, 2012 7:24 PM EST up reply actions
they didnt look too good last week either
"Its the letter D"
by Rory B. Bellows on Jan 31, 2012 7:25 PM EST up reply actions
Chico says you can’t win if you can’t score.
by HouseRich on Jan 31, 2012 7:23 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
couldn’t watch that scene of three rags r*ping Carter. Where were the other?
by piscataway_devil on Jan 31, 2012 7:24 PM EST reply actions
Parise almost scored there. Right through the Crease.
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by Kevin Sellathamby on Jan 31, 2012 7:33 PM EST reply actions
the devils have a knack for making backups look good
"Its the letter D"
by Rory B. Bellows on Jan 31, 2012 7:34 PM EST up reply actions
He’s in Canadian Hero mode. Which means at some point he’ll sieve in goals.
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by Kevin Sellathamby on Jan 31, 2012 7:35 PM EST up reply actions
exactly.
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by Kevin Sellathamby on Jan 31, 2012 7:35 PM EST up reply actions
BLEH
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by Kevin Sellathamby on Jan 31, 2012 7:37 PM EST reply actions
Foster was definitely bad there
but that was definitely marty’s fault. He kicked it right in the crease
well looks like we know where this game is going
"Its the letter D"
by Rory B. Bellows on Jan 31, 2012 7:37 PM EST reply actions
this is what happens when all the defensemen on your team blow
"Its the letter D"
by Rory B. Bellows on Jan 31, 2012 7:37 PM EST reply actions
Brodeur bails out Devils several times; Kurtis Foster rewards him with being blissfully unaware on the rebound. Marty deserves better.
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by John Fischer on Jan 31, 2012 7:38 PM EST via Android app reply actions
Its a shame that his last years will be spent with the worst defense this team has seen since the 80’s
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by Rory B. Bellows on Jan 31, 2012 7:39 PM EST up reply actions
yeah, Foster is really bad at defense.
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by Kevin Sellathamby on Jan 31, 2012 7:40 PM EST up reply actions
their defense is too good to let the devils come from behind
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by Rory B. Bellows on Jan 31, 2012 7:39 PM EST reply actions
I was totally going to ask this question before...
But why is Foster starting over Taormina?
Oh pissing blimey there's jam coming out of the walls!
same reason PDB likes terrible enforcers who contribute nothing to the team.
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by Kevin Sellathamby on Jan 31, 2012 7:40 PM EST up reply actions
I was wondering this too. Is Tao a right handed shot?
by undersuspicion426 on Jan 31, 2012 7:44 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
That might be why. I think PDB wants Foster out there for his right handed shot. Especially on the PP.
by undersuspicion426 on Jan 31, 2012 7:50 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
for a guy who got into the organization a couple of months ago, that’s really impressive.
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by Kevin Sellathamby on Jan 31, 2012 7:54 PM EST up reply actions
foster
needs to sit and become the puck/water boy – he’s just not worth being on the ice for us – tao – is more creative offensively, and decent defensively despite his size. Foster is a big oaf, who’s offensive “talent” is far outweighed by his buffonery
Hopefully when Hank gets back that’s what happens. Or if PDB really wants to keep him around, put him on the 4th line as a winger so they can use him on the PP
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by Kevin Sellathamby on Jan 31, 2012 7:55 PM EST up reply actions
Sorry I am late to comment, but that actually sounds like a good idea. We dont exactly use our 4th line, and then you dont put up with his other gaffes if hes just PP.
by Chris Calabrese on Jan 31, 2012 10:11 PM EST up reply actions
Is Salvador drunk out there
Either his skate is broken or he is drunk. Two enormous turnovers, he has fell down at least 3 times. He’s lucky because it could be 3-0 rangers directly because of his awful play
by SantonioBurress on Jan 31, 2012 7:44 PM EST via mobile reply actions
This is why we don't let Chico into the locker room.
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by Kevin Sellathamby on Jan 31, 2012 7:45 PM EST up reply actions
Could be worse. This guy could have scored.
I hope to join Claude Lemieux in Hell one day for a beer....
we don't look
good again, in our own defensive zone, foster, sykora, man we look like headless chickens when things don’t go smooth in our defensive zone, where’s niedermayer when you need ‘em – we have no defensive leadership? that’s our problem, that and we don’t hold onto the puck long enough, we can make the telegraphed pass most of the time – and the other team’s D picks up on it – they anticipate our foregone conclusion of where we’re going next with puck – we need to hold on to it more than just getting rid of it so quickly esp in the offensive zone – don’t do the expected thing – we’ve had flashes of it, but not enough – the rangers remind me of us when we used to dominate them – you know they’re going to score and win no matter how hard we forecheck/skate/play our hearts out – Deboer is not a good coach esp with the talent we have -
i dont see how sykora gets defensive blame but yes the defense sucks
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by Rory B. Bellows on Jan 31, 2012 7:46 PM EST up reply actions
it was watching him on one play
in the defensive zone, he’s just lazy some times – i guess it’s his age, and he’s getting old
Gotta feel for marty
The outsiders see his numbers and make judgements but us who watch every game know he makes big saves to keep us in the game for as long as he can.
by SantonioBurress on Jan 31, 2012 7:50 PM EST via mobile reply actions
2nd underway
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At what point is Adam Oates fired? Last place powerplay? Losing streak? Do whatever zharkov did to get on LL’s sh*t list?
by rtrstevec on Jan 31, 2012 8:00 PM EST via mobile reply actions
All in all, that was a horrible rangers power play :)
by piscataway_devil on Jan 31, 2012 8:05 PM EST reply actions
ZACH! SCAR
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by Kevin Sellathamby on Jan 31, 2012 8:08 PM EST reply actions
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by Kevin Sellathamby on Jan 31, 2012 8:09 PM EST reply actions
SCAR!
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seriously, if they trade this guy, I’ll go into mourning
by piscataway_devil on Jan 31, 2012 8:11 PM EST reply actions
JJ. So close.
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Wow Josefson couldn’t put that in? These sweeds seem like duds
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by Rory B. Bellows on Jan 31, 2012 8:12 PM EST reply actions
Why is that guy not getting destroyed? Our fourth line is out there and they act like it was nothing. I thought that was what they were out there for?
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Eric Boulton has to skate there first. That’s the whole problem.
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by Kevin Sellathamby on Jan 31, 2012 8:13 PM EST up reply actions
Parise outworked one defenseman so bad
Torts must be pisssed. Boom baby lets get the next one. Ponikarovsky???
by SantonioBurress on Jan 31, 2012 8:12 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Clarkson didn’t fully have control of the puck me thinks.
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by Kevin Sellathamby on Jan 31, 2012 8:14 PM EST up reply actions
it wasn’t a complete breakaway
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by Rory B. Bellows on Jan 31, 2012 8:15 PM EST up reply actions
There are four (4) specific conditions that must be met in order for
the Referee to award a penalty shot for a player being fouled from
behind. They are:
(i) The infraction must have taken place in the neutral zone or attacking
zone, (i.e. over the puck carrier’s own blue line);
(ii) The infraction must have been committed from behind;
(iii) The player in possession and control (or, in the judgment of the
Referee, clearly would have obtained possession and control of the
puck) must have been denied a reasonable chance to score (the fact
that he got a shot off does not automatically eliminate this play from
the penalty shot consideration criteria. If the foul was from behind and
he was denied a "more" reasonable scoring opportunity due to the
foul, then the penalty shot should be awarded);
(iv) The player in possession and control (or, in the judgment of the
Referee, clearly would have obtained possession and control of the
puck) must have had no opposing player between himself and the
goalkeeper.
(i) True
(ii) True
(iii) True (no shot was taken)
(iv) True (clearly would have obtained possession and control of the puck) He had control until he was interfered with.
Go Devils
Go Jets
Foster hits Stahl in the leg. Only problem is that Stahl was three feet to the right of the net. Ugh.
Steve Bernier is on the 2nd PP unit. lolwut?
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by Kevin Sellathamby on Jan 31, 2012 8:16 PM EST reply actions
Ha that shot hit Staal in the marbles from behind
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by Rory B. Bellows on Jan 31, 2012 8:16 PM EST reply actions
Foster- Australian for Nutcracker.
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by Kevin Sellathamby on Jan 31, 2012 8:17 PM EST up reply actions
How did foster put one on net hard from almost the center logo but consistently misses shots around the circles?
by JerseyKid. on Jan 31, 2012 8:22 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Blind squirrel, meet nut?
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by Kevin Sellathamby on Jan 31, 2012 8:23 PM EST up reply actions
Some games I think
Kovi and foster are having a glass breaking contest
by SantonioBurress on Jan 31, 2012 8:24 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
very weak penalty imo
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by Kevin Sellathamby on Jan 31, 2012 8:31 PM EST up reply actions
OK
Both goals have been scored at the same end of the ice. Time for the other end to get one in the third.
Go Devils
Go Jets
Go miracles!
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by Kevin Sellathamby on Jan 31, 2012 8:42 PM EST up reply actions
Devils winning the possession battle so far. The Rangers haven’t exactly been dominant, but they’ve managed to hammer Elias and Salvador when those two are on the ice.
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by Kevin Sellathamby on Jan 31, 2012 8:46 PM EST reply actions
If they are going to hammer someone then I trust Elias and Salvador in the D zone quite a bit more than some of the others.
by Jacob Shepherd on Jan 31, 2012 8:49 PM EST up reply actions
If Kovy game in on the LW he woulda got that. Harder to beat goalies glove side.
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by Kevin Sellathamby on Jan 31, 2012 8:50 PM EST up reply actions
Every time we get a chance and miss they come down and score.
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R-R-R-R-R-RAGE QUIT
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by Kevin Sellathamby on Jan 31, 2012 8:53 PM EST reply actions
both goals on an open net. they didn’t have to work for it… and both foster. Although it all started with a bad defensive play.
by piscataway_devil on Jan 31, 2012 8:58 PM EST reply actions
Who the heck did this team hex? We work so hard, and outplay teams but give up these cheap/weird goals. The effort is there, but it seems like tim thomas is always the opposing goalie too.
by JerseyKid. on Jan 31, 2012 8:59 PM EST via mobile reply actions
probably because when he scores theyre nearly guaranteed goals. without opportunities thrown at him he wont score, like every other year.
he’s a piece of garbage.
you’re a piece of garbage, the guy has been great for the team.
"Its the letter D"
by Rory B. Bellows on Jan 31, 2012 9:10 PM EST up reply actions
awesome shift and a PP to show for it..
by piscataway_devil on Jan 31, 2012 9:08 PM EST reply actions
Tort looks like he should be on a soap-opera with those reactions
by Torontonian Devil on Jan 31, 2012 9:08 PM EST reply actions
it's pretty simple
If you score 1 goal 4 games in a row you will probably lose 4 games in a row
Let’s get it going on this PP
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kooooooooooovvvveeeeeeeee!!!
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by Devilssection21fan on Jan 31, 2012 9:11 PM EST via iPhone app reply actions
No! No! No! Bullfeathers!!
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Clarkson with the secondary assist, yeah hes real "garbage
"Its the letter D"
by Rory B. Bellows on Jan 31, 2012 9:13 PM EST reply actions
this would appear to be a more appropriate rage quit time.
by Chris Calabrese on Jan 31, 2012 9:13 PM EST reply actions
Yeahhhhh!!!!!
Then, arggghhhhhhh!
by Alan Wright on Jan 31, 2012 9:14 PM EST via mobile reply actions
that may have been the briefest time for celebration ever
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by Devilssection21fan on Jan 31, 2012 9:14 PM EST via iPhone app reply actions
Typical Devs D overcommiting to one side?
by Alan Wright on Jan 31, 2012 9:15 PM EST via mobile reply actions
on the plus side, the Devils are inching closer to drafting Brendan Gaunce.
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by Kevin Sellathamby on Jan 31, 2012 9:16 PM EST reply actions
shut the F up
larssen has been fantastic considering how young he is
Marian Gaborik.
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by Kevin Sellathamby on Jan 31, 2012 9:18 PM EST up reply actions
aaaaaaaannnnnnd there’s the softie by Marty that crushes our souls…. unbelievable, we cannot afford a fourth straight loss…..so frustrating!!!!!!!!
CLARKSON IN YOUR FACES !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Somebody threw out a perfectly good Clarkie.
by Alan Wright on Jan 31, 2012 9:34 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Kevin:
Please pass the ketchup to HouseRich and Korisane. They might appreciate it with their crow, and I think you might have had it last.
Sorry, I like my crow with mustard.
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by Kevin Sellathamby on Jan 31, 2012 9:19 PM EST up reply actions
It happened! It actually happened! Something good on the ice for us!
by SatanicStickholders on Jan 31, 2012 9:19 PM EST reply actions
THIS TEAM IS THE WORST AND THEY WILL NEVER WIN AND NEVER SCORE A GOAL AND THEY ARE BAD AND FIRE EVERYONE AND TRADE EVERYONE
Status quo.
If you blow off your angst as soon as it happens, you’ll never repeat your FanPost of Absolute Glory. Hold it in for a while, then let it loose all at once. =)
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Oh pissing blimey there's jam coming out of the walls!
Clarkson is a beast.
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by Rory B. Bellows on Jan 31, 2012 9:20 PM EST reply actions
Clarkson vs. wolves in Alaska? Even money.
by Alan Wright on Jan 31, 2012 9:26 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
F*** anyone who gave up on Clarkie last season
by Zubrus for Hart on Jan 31, 2012 9:21 PM EST reply actions
YOUR MIND CANNOT COMPREHEND THIS ACTIVITY!!!
I hope to join Claude Lemieux in Hell one day for a beer....
by HELLAWAITS on Jan 31, 2012 9:22 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
FOr some reason this picture and cpation bring me joy
by Chris Calabrese on Jan 31, 2012 9:34 PM EST up reply actions
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by NJallDay on Jan 31, 2012 9:22 PM EST via mobile reply actions
I would be if Brian Rolston was celebrating someone else scoring a goal.
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by Kevin Sellathamby on Jan 31, 2012 9:26 PM EST up reply actions
If that’s Kovalchuk’s OT winner against the Penguins, that is Rolston celebrating — he had the secondary assist. John did a much better job of describing the goal here.
That picture looks very similar to the one at the top of the goal breakdown article, too…. so it’s probably the same game.
Almost as dramatic as Greene sweeping away Stepan’s attempt. Welcome back, Greenie.
by Alan Wright on Jan 31, 2012 9:31 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Andy Greene just bailed out… Andy Greene.
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by Kevin Sellathamby on Jan 31, 2012 9:28 PM EST reply actions
If you can successfully get the pass off on a 2-on-1, it’s the higher percentage play. The goalie has to commit to the puck carrier in that situation, meaning the other guy usually has a very good chance of finding the back of the net if he can get the biscuit.
A lot of players try to force that pass, even if they’re the better shooter/scorer among the two. Lousy players can hit an open net, but even the best players have trouble getting one through the goalie 1-on-1.
Kovy probably should have shot in that situation…. but I can’t fault him for trying to hit Parise for the one-timer/re-direction.
The target practice or speed skating event?
by Alan Wright on Jan 31, 2012 9:32 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Trick shot contest. I think I saw Patrick Kane somewhere.
by Chris Calabrese on Jan 31, 2012 9:33 PM EST up reply actions
Shootout
Ilya – Zach – Patty time
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Kovy learned from the earlier breakaway that was thwarted. This time he took the five hole and made the Rangers pay.
Agreed. His hands are too fast to rely on dekes and the like. I was hoping he’d snap a snipe on the breakaway.
by Alan Wright on Jan 31, 2012 9:43 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
MARTY SAVE !!!!!!!
Devils Win !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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SAVE MARTY
DEVILS WIN!
They had ’em all the way.
Oh pissing blimey there's jam coming out of the walls!
Who doubted them? Show yourselves! Eat crow! Pass the mustard!
by Alan Wright on Jan 31, 2012 9:41 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
I gotta be honest
I doubted pretty hard there after the MDZ goal.
Oh pissing blimey there's jam coming out of the walls!
Those offensive dynamos – Stralman, Boyle, and Delzo. Those goals had me shaking my head.
by Alan Wright on Jan 31, 2012 9:46 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Thank Marty for this win, kiddies. While the third goal was certainly soft, Brodeur was responsible for the Devils being in this game for quite some time and he came up huge in the Skills Competition.
I feel like the Devils stole two points tonight. Maybe not so much to make it Grand Larceny, but it’s certainly Petty Larceny.
I agree. If Clarkson didn’t score that goal late the Devils wouldn’t have come out with 2 points, or even one point.
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by Kevin Sellathamby on Jan 31, 2012 9:40 PM EST up reply actions
The unseen hand owed us after Buffalo scored that ridiculous goal.
Oh pissing blimey there's jam coming out of the walls!
So true. Clarkie and DeBoer should kiss that stanchion.
by Alan Wright on Jan 31, 2012 9:54 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
So you're saying Marty isn't finished?
His .885 SV% in this game begs to differ.
Oh pissing blimey there's jam coming out of the walls!
marty stood on his head tonight for the majority of the game,and if u dont agree Im just not sure what game u were watching
by JTdevs on Jan 31, 2012 10:09 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
You even used the official font and everything.
by Chris Calabrese on Jan 31, 2012 10:12 PM EST up reply actions
Stole? Disagree
Complete opposite. Lucky to get the two points yes.
Biron played better.
Devils were not out played.
devils were not outplayed tonight. they outplayed the rangers for theb majority of the game. i am just leaving the arena so i have no benefit of stats. but they were the better team today
by JTdevs on Jan 31, 2012 10:11 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
Marty B. is hero, Marty B. is goat.
by Alan Wright on Jan 31, 2012 9:39 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Scape goat or GOAT?
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by Kevin Sellathamby on Jan 31, 2012 9:39 PM EST up reply actions
Its how the game is played. Eat your crow.
by Chris Calabrese on Jan 31, 2012 9:43 PM EST up reply actions
yeah whatever. Ill eat this crow i keep hearing about, whatever that means. fact still remains, hes a poor skater, makes terrible choices, and scores these unbelievably lucky goals that people register as him being talented.
Wikipedia says… Eating crow is a U.S. colloquial idiom, meaning humiliation by admitting wrongness or having been proved wrong after taking a strong position.
He isnt super talented, that sir you are right about. But there are guys who make NHL careers doing what he does, picking up the trash. Thats 17 lucky/garbage/fluke goals that we wouldnt have if not for him.
by Chris Calabrese on Jan 31, 2012 9:52 PM EST up reply actions
A few goals are tuck-ins of other players’ shots. That’s true. But, right place-right time is a skill, right?
by Alan Wright on Jan 31, 2012 9:52 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Did Kovy do a hop of joy at the end there when he jumped on the ice?
by Torontonian Devil on Jan 31, 2012 9:42 PM EST reply actions
GREAT WIN!
No trash talk though, guys. It was a shootout.
"I'll drive the bus to make this team." - Petr Sykora, 2011
This was HUGE for us. The confidence that this can intstall in this team can be tremendous. I truly hope this leads to a long winning streak and a good run. similar to last year although i dont know if we can duplicate that. As long as we play well and win many games in a row and dont lose many in a row
by Devilsfan4life! on Jan 31, 2012 9:43 PM EST reply actions
Massive win
About time the breaks went our way
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by Devilssection21fan on Jan 31, 2012 9:56 PM EST via iPhone app reply actions
Unfotunately I had to read the end on here
Fire alarm went off in my building and I missed the shootout. Good one tonight folks, hopefully the red tide keeps rolling along.
Loved the fight the Devils showed tonight. Kept battling and were finally rewarded with a nice bounce for an opportunity, and Clarky put it home. Yes, the goal given up immediately after Kovy scored was immensely frustrating, but you’d think the Devils we’re in 15th place by 10 points with the way people were talking. Glad the team shut the boo birds and negative Nancys up tonight.
Status quo.
While this game, even if lost wasnt the end of the world, that was not just frustrating rage quit worthy.
by Chris Calabrese on Jan 31, 2012 10:07 PM EST up reply actions
I totally get that
That would be a horrible ending and I’d be head-desking all the same as anyone else; it’s just the sweeping comments about how bad so-and-so is and how a team is going nowhere after one bad sequence that drive me crazy. It was a bad play, and would be an infuriating game, no doubt, but the generalizations anger me.
Status quo.
Great, emotionally and psychologically fulfilling 2 pts.
The goals against were awkward and, while not predictable, they were preventable and frustrating from both a defensive and goaltending standpoint.
Hopefully this game will put the wind at the Devils back and leave the Rangers’ sails empty for awhile.
by Alan Wright on Jan 31, 2012 10:04 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Late battery dying pre recap comment
A Rangers fan said to me: better to be lucky than good. I said: story of the Rangers season.
Lucky? Sure. But they were lucky to get opportunities. They made the most of enough of them en route to victory. Welcome to sport.
Lastly: whooooooooooooo
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by John Fischer on Jan 31, 2012 10:05 PM EST via Android app reply actions
i told every rangers fan near me tonight “congratulations on your 2nd good season in the last 100 years”
by JTdevs on Jan 31, 2012 10:13 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
That is a gross exaggeration. I think the Rangers had two Stanley Cups before the Second World War (20+ years), two or three finals appearances in the Original Six and expansion era (30+ years), and then 1994.
So, that’s at least 5-10 good years out of 85. Would a team that’s not from a major metropolitan area – or is a founding member (ahem… Boston, Chicago, Toronto…) – survive such mediocre results?
by Alan Wright on Jan 31, 2012 10:29 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
haha 5 / 85 then. listen, what u said is true. but, my comment wasnt an attempt to factually reconstuct the rangers culture of losing, just meant to get under their skin and it did. also, not 1 rags fan had half of what u just laid out there to say in response, and thats what i expected.
by JTdevs on Jan 31, 2012 10:41 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
Sorry, yeah, I agree with you on that. Good point about the culture of losing. I was trying to emphasize their shameful history: the history where their fathers and grandfathers allegedly became Rangers fans and passed it down to them.
Or, as I’ve seen in many cases in NJ, some people were just brainwashed by the falsifications about the 1994 Messier guarantees, the Messier hatty, etc. And in that 1994 time, their die was cast.
by Alan Wright on Jan 31, 2012 10:48 PM EST up reply actions
Foster>Taormina
Not.
Open your eyes, Pete. You’re missing a great game.
Oh pissing blimey there's jam coming out of the walls!
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by Matthew Ventolo on Jan 31, 2012 10:51 PM EST reply actions
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
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I was at the game...
And I left my voice there. That was one for the books. GO DEVILS
by Special_Delivery on Jan 31, 2012 11:46 PM EST via iPhone app reply actions
at least half were rangers fans I thought it looked like more rags fans than devils fans tonight
by MattiasTedenbyFlyingCircus on Feb 1, 2012 12:44 AM EST up reply actions
At one point during the game the idiot Rag fan in my row said they have the better Marty.
We yelled at for the next several minutes.
Even before we won in the shootout I was ready to say that was the game of the year.
For the team. For our fans. Everyone brought it tonight.
WOOO!
na-na-na-na HEY! You SUCK!!
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Apologies for the lack of comments/tweets and for the lateness, but I had a lot to say in this one! So go please check it out. Thank you all for commenting throughout this exciting affair. Good night!
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