<p><b>The Time:</b> 7:00 PM EST</p>
<p><b> The Broadcast:</b> TV - MSG +; Radio - 660 AM WFAN & 101.9 FM</p>
<p><b>The Matchup:</b> The New Jersey Devils vs. the New York Islanders</p>
<p><b>The Game Previews: </b>John's preview from earlier <a href="http://www.inlouwetrust.com/2013/4/1/4168450/new-jersey-devils-vs-new-york-islanders-game-35-preview" target="_blank">this morning is right here.</a> For the opposition's point of view, please check out <a href="http://www.lighthousehockey.com/">Lighthouse Hockey.</a></p>
<p><b>The Song for Tonight: </b><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ljZWTjXAFgs"_blank">Pins and Needles by Deadguy.</a> New Jersey circa 1995...when neutral zone traps were neutral zone traps and metalcore was metalcore...sigh...simpler times my friends...simpler times..</p>
<p><b>Gameday Info: </b><a href="http://blogs.northjersey.com/blogs/fireice/kovalchuk_last_remaining_injured_devil_with_zubrus_ready_to_return_tonight/">As Tom Gulitti reported earlier today</a>, after almost eight weeks off due to a wrist injury Dainius Zubrus will return to action this eve against the Islanders. This very large Lithuanian cog is no doubt a welcome addition back into the machine that is the NJ Devils...let's hope the refurbished part shows little rust and holds up under the general wear and tear. Also: this will mark the fifth and final meeting between the two teams this season with the squads splitting the previous four match ups. Obviously with the Atlantic Division being as tight as it is at this point and in a shortened season this game is a must win. (regulation win please...oh my nerves).
As for the Islanders all chips are in on John Tavares with a strong side bet on Evgeni Nabokov who gets the start in net this eve for New York.</p>
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