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The Devils played in two elimination games this weekend, and Ilya Kovalchuk returned to play in both.
In the first of those games, the Devils trounced the Panthers, 6-2. [Fire and Ice] [NJ.com]
Stephen Gionta got dumped into the Panthers bench during that game. He was given a little help in exiting by T.J. Brennan. All class on that Panthers bench. [Backhand Shelf]
The win against Florida set up an even bigger game at MSG against the Rangers. The Devils fell flat and officially ended their postseason hopes with a thud, in 4-1 loss. [Fire and Ice] [NJ.com]
Stephen Gionta is the New Jersey nominee for the Masterton Trophy. [Fire and Ice]
Hockey Links
Bruins announcer Jack Edwards compared Matt Cooke to Sirhan Sirhan. Oops. He later apologized for the comparison. [Puck Daddy]
Keith Yandle wore a jersey honoring 8-year-old Boston Marathon bombing victim Martin Richard. [Puck Daddy]
Did the Leaf's emphasis on fighting help them make the playoffs? [NHL Numbers]
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