GDT: Devils - Flyers 4/13

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(43-27-9) (43-24-11)

Continental Airlines Arena

7:30PM

nhl.com game preview (http://www.nhl.com/scores/previews/1188_2_preview.html)

The importance of tonight's game needs no superlatives to describe its meaning to the Devils. The Devils will pull into a tie for points with the Flyers with a regulation win. The Flyers would have the first tie-breaker, which is better PTS/GP -- something that isn't used at the end of the regular season. Nevertheless, it would be a great victory.

In a perfect world we beat Philly tonight and get some help from Pittsburgh and sit back Saturday and watch the Rangers and Flyers sweat it out. However, beating Philly twice within a few days won't be easy.

Yea, I really wouldn't mind getting the 5 seed ,but would much rather stick it good to the rangers in round one, assuming they still hold the 3 seed. Either way, I want to beat up on the Flyers tonight. Anyone know the goaltenders? I'm guessing Nitty and Brodeur, but not sure...

Yea, I really wouldn't mind getting the 5 seed ,but would much rather stick it good to the rangers in round one, assuming they still hold the 3 seed. Either way, I want to beat up on the Flyers tonight. Anyone know the goaltenders? I'm guessing Nitty and Brodeur, but not sure...

Like you, I want to see rangers go down and it would be awesome if the devils would do it. By the way I know this cant be, but how great would it be if we would play the rangers in the last round and kicked there a...s.

By virtue of Montreal's loss last night, we will clinch at least 6th with a win tonight, and avoid Carolina and Ottawa in the 1st round. :clap:

A couple of things I'd like to see before the season ends. One, I want to see Elias go on a scoring rampage. He's been doing well setting up the PP and making passes every now and then, but I'd like to see him (really) take some initiative and score a bunch of goals. Secondly, just for kicks, I'd like to see Janssen get his first goal.

It'll be nice to face the Flyers on Sunday on the second day of a back-to-back (they play the Rangers on Saturday) for them.

By virtue of Montreal's loss last night, we will clinch at least 6th with a win tonight, and avoid Carolina and Ottawa in the 1st round. :clap:
Thank god. Playing Ottawa in the first round is a killer.

This reminds me of the '04 season when we were also trying to steal the third seed from Philly.

Happy 30th to Elias!

Esche will be starting again tonight for philly


happy birthday patty!

I don't care what the other teams do. NJ's hot, Philly's not, and I want a Devils win tonight! Just as David Puddy says, it's an important game and just as I say, it's a rival team. It's ALWAYS good to get a win over your rivals. Let's work hard tonight (even though I'll be stuck bored out of my mind in Life Data Analysis class), NJ!

By virtue of Montreal's loss last night, we will clinch at least 6th with a win tonight, and avoid Carolina and Ottawa in the 1st round. :clap:I don't fear any teams because I think a New Jersey Devils team playing their best can defeat anyone, but it would be difficult to make things happen if our Devils had to play the Hurricanes or Senators in the First Round.

Look at the game in Raleigh the other night. The Devils won, but it was really difficult. If the any team has to play six or seven games like that in the opening round, it will be difficult for them to perform in the next round.

However, I hope that the Devils players and coaching staff concentrates on tonight's game and tonight's game alone.

cmon devils lets pull another one off tonight!! make it 9 in a row
happy bday PATTY!

Any word on if Forsberg plays in this one?

Any word on if Forsberg plays in this one?


i found this blurb about it:

VOORHEES, N.J. -- Flyers center Peter Forsberg and coach Ken Hitchcock said they will decide today if Forsberg should test his strained groin tonight against the Devils at the Meadowlands.

"We're not going to put him in unless he's 100 percent," Hitchcock said.

Asked if Forsberg would be in the lineup if tonight's game was a playoff game, Hitchcock quipped, "He'd be playing at 40 percent if this was a playoff game."

Forsberg, who has missed the last three games with groin pain, skated for about 50 minutes on Wednesday but was cautious afterward.

"We're in the mix with the position we're in, but right now it doesn't matter who we're going to play," he said. "It's going to be a tough first round anyway."

Any word on if Forsberg plays in this one?I saw this article on NHL.com this morning, "Forsberg's status uncertain (http://www.nhl.com/news/2006/04/268344.html)."
Here's an excerpt,the Flyers might have to do it without Forsberg, their star centre who has missed the last three games with a groin injury.

Forsberg participated in an optional skate at the team's practice facility on Wednesday and said his status for Thursday night's game at New Jersey will be a game-time decision.

Esche will be starting again tonight for philly
ahhhh the hockey equvilant of batting practice! We need to keep the role going. Will be hard to take 2 in 4 days vs. Philly but lets give it a go!

Flyers win 5-2.

Devs 2-0.

Flyers win 5-2.


Flyers lose without Foppa and the Devils haven't played with this much confidence in a long, long time. The Devils are gunning for all the points and still not only have a shot at a higher seed, but also first in the divsion.

Fact, we have won the cup everytime we've been a 5th. seed, you don't the players are aware of that beau?

Flyers get pummeled both times are the Devils want it all, 4-1 Devils.

Matvichuk, Albelin, Kozlov all scratched.

Janssen in.

Happy Birthday Patty Elias!

Let's give him a nice bday present

I'm saying Devils 2-1. Elias + Rasmussen with the goals.

Exciting game so far!

Wish Janssen got that one..

You could see Klee getttin a lot more comfortable and playing with more confidence

Thought Turner Stevenson was waived? :dunno:

SARGE!

Great lookin play.. Cycled the puck extremely well

Devils totally outplaying the Flyers all over the ice. The passing thats going on is crazy good. :clap:

Thought Turner Stevenson was waived? :dunno:
He was just before the trade deadline in expectation of a big deal from Clarke. It never came so Stevenson was put right back on the big club.

Man when Gagne came down on the left side someone should have layed him out. His head was down and he was barely skating as he was tied up. Our D seriously needs to nail someone...they're playing the puck too much.

Elias lookin like he's playin with some Birthday Mojo

Im predicting Janssen throws down this game.

Im predicting Janssen throws down this game.

Not if we have the lead... If it's tied or we're down, i def see it happening

GIONTAAA!!!!! #46 Watch out Mr. Verbeek.

Edit: Apparently Parise got it? :dunno:

Not if we have the lead... If it's tied or we're down, i def see it happening
Yeah, save it for Sunday, if possible. If not, well that's cool too. :)

Parise!

Parise deflection? I wanna see the replay..

Doesn't matter! 2-0 NEEEEWWW JEERSEEEEYYYY

Wow- what a great period!

Congartualations Gio! Devils are just skating rings around the Flyers so far. Real nice period.

The Devils are flying....how many 2-1 's did they create in that period...

great looking period.............. this team is playing its best hockey and the timing could not be better, I think all the teams in the east are officially on notice.

they had the players all along all it was was a slight adjustment in lines and some crisper passing and we are on fire :madfire:

Great first period for the Devils. Every line is generating offensive pressure and being responsible on defense. Janssen almost getting a breakaway was great. Congrats to Gionta for tying the record with a sweet backhand!

The Devils are flying....how many 2-1 's did they create in that period...

they had about 3 or4 plus a few partially breakaways, could be worse than 2-0

Well, apparently no goal for Gionta, but he does have 2 assists tonight.

Great Game

Go DEVILS!!!! :bow: :bow: :bow:

Great period. So many odd man rushes. If we play like that all playoffs we win in 16 straight.

Scoreboard watching aside...Montreal 3 Boston 1 midway through the second

New York Rangers 1 Pittsburgh 1...cmon Pittsburgh, we gave you some lopsided victories, time to return the favor.

Atlanta 3 Washington 3...if this score stands Atlanta's playoff hopes may evaporate.

Edit: The greater Kozlov just roofed it for Atlanta.

:shakehead man, I thought I saw it nick off Parise, and sure enough, damn, he could have had 47 by now if he didn't say Gomez scored, and if Parise said he scored, lol.

Honest mistake. I thought it was Gio's. Good for Zach.

Honest mistake. I thought it was Gio's. Good for Zach.
Still doesn't change my MVP poll vote.

:shakehead man, I thought I saw it nick off Parise, and sure enough, damn, he could have had 47 by now if he didn't say Gomez scored, and if Parise said he scored, lol.
I'm sure Brian wouldn't want to take it if it really wasn't his. Strikes me as a modest guy.

You could really see how bad Gionta wanted that rebound on the PP.

Chico needs to use the telestrator more, that frame with Janssen was hilarious.

Esche is having an awful time with rebounds and our PP looks awesome.

Newsflash, we own both creases when it comes to rebounds.

marty tonight... :bow:

Too many chances for it to only be 2-0. We need another to ease my mind.

marty tonight... :bow:

*pops red Brodeur jersey* oh yeah!

What a game tonight.

"well, why not?"

gomer 3-0

Gomez! These last nine games have drained me of adrenaline I think...I really need to recharge.

In other news, Pittsburgh 2 Rangers 1

Too many chances for it to only be 2-0. We need another to ease my mind.

That was easy. Consider my mind eased.

Pittsburgh is beating the Rags 3-1, we have a long shot at the division.

Tonight is good so far.. 3-1 Pitt over NYR as well nearing end of 2

Gomer! Time to bump "the thread"!

Gomer! Time to bump "the thread"!


Do we jinx it this early with the way we've played so far?

Do we jinx it this early with the way we've played so far?

No, maybe not... but we'll all send good thoughts the thread's way!

I tell you Brylin has become a heck of a 2nd line center. He's playing great on both sides. Zach also playing quite well and Elias looks like a wizzard out there tonight. Not looking to good to me is Wiemer and Lucowich. I rather have Tommy A. in there.

Gomez for funniest goal of the year. I think they were all laughing about it when they were celebrating. Esche had no clue where it was until it hit the back of his head and rolled down his back.

3-0 after two periods, and 3-1 Pit nearly through two (Pit on PP). Great night so far!!!

Great game by the entire squad so far! Couldn't ask for more.

Also: We are really starting to see Parise's offensive flair shine through. I'm not talking about his skate deflection goal, but he just seems to have the confidence to take on the defensement and stickhandle a bit. I think next season with the added experience he'll start to emerge as a true offensive threat that other teams have to be worried about.

No, maybe not... but we'll all send good thoughts the thread's way!

Oh yes... So what'll be the excuse tonight if we win? "Only beat us cuz we didn't have Forsberg!"

Elias playing a lot better this game and Parise is rippin' out some new moves I haven't seen him do before. Marty is having a great game--again!

One thing I keep suggesting is for these guys to take the one-timer instead of settling the puck and then taking the shot.

Oh yes... So what'll be the excuse tonight if we win? "Only beat us cuz we didn't have Forsberg!"
Who knows, there is probably a black book out there full of them.

Oh my god, Matt and the Maven (with Dano!) was hilarious today. They caught Dano sort of picking at his nose and Stan who was trying to stand up for some reason fell off his seat because his foot was stuck. :biglaugh: Matt was laughing his *** off (he got one off of Stan today).

Did Stan just call Cam "Ken" and start to call Patrik "Petri..."?!?!? They were all delirious in the Dano's Den segment after Fischler fell off his chair. Loughlin was laughing so hard his eyes were watering and he could barely get any words out.

Who knows, there is probably a black book out there full of them.


We can begin with the refs. ;)

Just logged on to check the score. I haven't even checked the Flyers board yet, but seeing 4-0 PPs in favour of NJ, I'm thinking 'probably blaming the refs again.' ;)

Devils caught a break, the Flyers deserved a penalty on Hale.

Come on Devils.. Get back to that form from the first two periods..

Parise from Gionta.

How did Gionta sneak that pass by?!

Parise a very strong game tonight.. Very timely goal, Flyers started to get goin

Way to put the lid on that uprising. Good teams do that.

Habs keep pace with win 4-3 win.

Thrash up 5-3, 7 seconds left.

Habs keep pace with win 4-3 win.

Thrash up 5-3, 7 seconds left.

5th place for the Devils temporarily.

Very impressive win....I wish it was a shutout though.

3 out of 1st. I hope the Flyers beat the Rangers on Saturday, and then we take them out again.

I'm really proud of this team no matter what happens. Well guys, I'm really going to enjoy watching the Rangers and Flyers play on Saturady.

I'm really proud of this team no matter what happens. Well guys, I'm really going to enjoy watching the Rangers and Flyers play on Saturady.

too bad they couldn't just kill eachother.

Me thinks we see Frank on Easter.

Me thinks we see Frank on Easter.

Me thinks....it doesn't matter, they could have Bernie Parent 1974 playing goalie for them, and we'd still win, the way we're playing.

too bad they couldn't just kill eachother.Yo #$%*&@ !

Look at this. (http://www.atlantathrashers.com/View.aspx?CID01=af76ddd8-48c5-47a3-b6a3-6965394fa636) I have heard of crunk juice, so I actually did know of the guy. I just didn't remember the name, and I never saw a picture of him. You better ditch that if the Devils play Atlanta in the playoffs.

Me thinks we see Frank on Easter.I don't know about that. If he plays on Saturday against the Rangers, will Hitchcock start Niitymaki in back-to-back games?

Yo #$%*&@ !

Look at this. (http://www.atlantathrashers.com/View.aspx?CID01=af76ddd8-48c5-47a3-b6a3-6965394fa636) I have heard of crunk juice, so I actually did know of the guy. I just didn't remember the name, and I never saw a picture of him. You better ditch that if the Devils play Atlanta in the playoffs.

If they even make the playoffs, and then if they do, it'll be at 8, so they'd have to get around Ottawa. Tall order.

Anyways, he's not rocking anything Atlanta, he's a hockey fan, and he's holding the mug that is ours, what's the big deal.

5th place for the Devils temporarily.The Flyers are actually in 5th still because the NHL uses better record as the 1st tie-breaker during the season. It matters not, and go Flyers on Saturday. I just hope that that game is decided in regulation. See this for the official tie-breakers (http://www.nhl.com/standings/20052006/conference_standings.html#tieBreak). The first one is not a factor at the conclussion of the season because all teams play 82 games.

We are off for two days, in the mean time the Flyers have to play I'm sure a grueling game against the Rangers on Saturday before coming back to the Meadowlands the following night. Nice.

If they even make the playoffs, and then if they do, it'll be at 8, so they'd have to get around Ottawa. Tall order.

Anyways, he's not rocking anything Atlanta, he's a hockey fan, and he's holding the mug that is ours, what's the big deal.He's an interesting guy. I usually only know the rappers who get arrested or murdered. I saw the commercial for the movie ATL and said to my brother, "Wow, I can't believe they made a movie about I guy I never heard of." I then told my brother that I only know them when the get arrested, so this guy must be doing something right.

Gionta w/ 3 assists tonight, Parise w/ 2 goals, Gomez a goal and a assist, Elias 2 assists...Gionta can do more than score ladies and gents. Strong game all around...we're now tied w/ the Flyers but they have 1 game in hand and the tiebreaker so its going to be difficult to pass them.

We are off for two days, in the mean time the Flyers have to play I'm sure a grueling game against the Rangers on Saturday before coming back to the Meadowlands the following night. Nice.It really is, but I hope the Devils don't take a relaxed attitude toward the game thinking the Flyers will be dead-tired. I've seen teams come back strong in these types of situations.

You know what? a Flyers-Rangers First Round wouldn't be that bad. At least we would be assured of one of those teams out right away.

Nevertheless, I would love for the Devils to take the Atlantic Division Championship. That would be unbelievable.

He's an interesting guy. I usually only know the rappers who get arrested or murdered. I saw the commercial for the movie ATL and said to my brother, "Wow, I can't believe they made a movie about I guy I never heard of." I then told my brother that I only know them when the get arrested, so this guy must be doing something right.

So you know of Proof, Biggie, Tupac, and Jam Master Jay to name a few.......but you don't know anything about Puff Daddy, Jay-Z, et. al? Oh well, no problem. Lil' John is actually a smart guy, doubt you'll see him get negative exposure.

Gionta w/ 3 assists tonight, Parise w/ 2 goals, Gomez a goal and a assist, Elias 2 assists...Gionta can do more than score ladies and gents. Strong game all around...we're now tied w/ the Flyers but they have 1 game in hand and the tiebreaker so its going to be difficult to pass them.
If the Flyers lose Saturday, the game on Sunday will be the breaker. If they beat the Rangers on Saturday then we need to beat them on Sunday and for them to choke it up - which I doubt could happen - against the Islanders on Tuesday to pass them.

Now if that happens, Philly beating the Rags, we beating Philly and then Philly losing to the Islanders while we beat the Habs and finally the Rangers losing to Ottawa, the division is ours.

A super long shot, would love to know what the odds of that happening are.

If the Flyers lose Saturday, the game on Sunday will be the breaker. If they beat the Rangers on Saturday then we need to beat them on Sunday and for them to choke it up - which I doubt could happen - against the Islanders on Tuesday to pass them.

Now if that happens, Philly beating the Rags, we beating Philly and then Philly losing to the Islanders while we beat the Habs and finally the Rangers losing to Ottawa, the division is ours.

A super long shot, would love to know what the odds of that happening are.

3 to 1

Every member of the Devils hockey club had a great game. The only negative was the two penalties, but the guys that drew them led the team with 4 Hits each. They played great

At one point during the night, I thought Scott "The Mexican Missile" Gomez was taking the puck through the nutral zone, but it was David Hale. Would a great game he and his partner Ken Klee had.

And Colin White was wonderful. He blocked 7 shots and helped keep Gagne from doing anything.

The Devils are fast and big. They bullied the Flyers again.

Every member of the Devils hockey club had a great game.
If you think about it, when was the last time that didn't happen?

Man we are primed for the most important season.

I'm officially giddy.

3 to 1
Seriously? I say 7-1. We need five games total to break in our favor.

If you think about it, when was the last time that didn't happen?

Man we are primed for the most important season.

I'm officially giddy.

Great, you just ruined it.

Someone strip this guy of the global mod status and bust him back down to regular mod.

:p:

So you know of Proof, Biggie, Tupac, and Jam Master Jay to name a few.......but you don't know anything about Puff Daddy, Jay-Z, et. al? Oh well, no problem. Lil' John is actually a smart guy, doubt you'll see him get negative exposure.Puff Daddy got arrested on that gun thing with JLo. I read that interview and he does seem like an intelligent man.

Great, you just ruined it.

Someone strip this guy of the global mod status and bust him back down to regular mod.

:p:
Hey man, I was also giddy in 2000, didn't hurt us then.

Puff Daddy got arrested on that gun thing with JLo. I read that interview and he does seem like an intelligent man.

LMAO, yeah, you're right, he did, I forgot about that, mostly because him and J.Lo together made me sick, he deserves better than that tramp.

The Flyers are actually in 5th still because the NHL uses better record as the 1st tie-breaker during the season. It matters not, and go Flyers on Saturday. I just hope that that game is decided in regulation. See this for the official tie-breakers (http://www.nhl.com/standings/20052006/conference_standings.html#tieBreak). The first one is not a factor at the conclussion of the season because all teams play 82 games.

The way I read the tie breaker, aren't the Devils in 5th?
First tiebreaker is wins (Devils have 44, Flyers have 43)

Second tiebreaker is number of points in head to head competition (in seven games Devils have 8 pts, Flyers have 7 pts) but this only matters if they both have the same number of wins.

Third tiebreaker is goal differential (Devils have 233-225 = +8, Flyers have 258-252 = +6) but this only matters if they are tied in both wins and head-to-head.

Hey man, I was also giddy in 2000, didn't hurt us then.

Oh yeah? Well DF was giddy in game 4 of the 95 Stanley Cup Finals

Giddy for game 6 of the 2000 Stanley Cup Finals

Super nervous for game 7 of the 2001 Stanley Cup Finals

and giddy for game 7 of the 2003 Stanley Cup Finals

So take that!

I hereby overthrow your global modness and take it for myself

LOCKED

Seriously? I say 7-1. We need five games total to break in our favor.

I have a good feeling about taking #3 and the Atlantic, so I state 3 to 1 odds.

So take that!

I hereby overthrow your global modness and take it for myself

LOCKED
The Apocalypse is now on us.

9 straight wins, a decisive win over a rival, and the possibility of taking first in the Atlantic Division (thanks Pittsburgh!!!!).

If you're not excited now, check your pulse. I am officially PUMPED for this weekend. BRING ON THE HOCKEY~!

I have a good feeling about taking #3 and the Atlantic, so I state 3 to 1 odds.
There has gotta be a way to figure it out.

The Apocalypse is now on us.

Watch what you say to General Pervez Modaraff, that's a warning Mr. :p:

Gionta w/ 3 assists tonight, Parise w/ 2 goals, Gomez a goal and a assist, Elias 2 assists...Gionta can do more than score ladies and gents. Strong game all around...we're now tied w/ the Flyers but they have 1 game in hand and the tiebreaker so its going to be difficult to pass them.

If we run the table, the Flyers cannot finish ahead of us.

We win both games for 101 pts. (46-27-9)
Right now the Flyers are 43-25-11 for 97 pts. If we beat them Sunday, the most they can get is 101 pts. and be 45-26-11. We will have both the first and second tie breakers, and finish ahead of them.
As for the Rangers, they have 100 pts. right now (44-24-12). Obviously, if they win 1 game, we cannot pass them. They can, however lose 1 in OT (0-1-1). If they do that, and wind up with 101 pts, the record will be 44-25-13. Again, we would own the tie breaker, most wins.

Summary of what we need:

Devils: Win, Win --> 101 pts. 46-27-9
Flyers: Win, Lose, Win --> 101 pts. 45-26-11
Rangers: Lose, Lose (OT) --> 101 pts. 44-25-13

Oh yeah, we clinched at least 6th tonight also.

Seriously? I say 7-1. We need five games total to break in our favor.
4, the Islanders game is meaningless. If we win out we finish with 101 points, the Flyers could only finish with 101 points and we have the tiebreaker.

The Rangers need to choke. If they get a win or two OT losses they knock us out of first place contention. Their remaining games are against the Flyers and the Sens...the Sens are battling for first place and so are the Flyers, tonight was their gimme and they blew it.

I have a lot more faith that they can do it tonight than I did this afternoon.

4, the Islanders game is meaningless. If we win out we finish with 101 points, the Flyers could only finish with 101 points and we have the tiebreaker.

The Rangers need to choke. If they get a win or two OT losses they knock us out of first place contention. Their remaining games are against the Flyers and the Sens...the Sens are battling for first place and so are the Flyers, tonight was their gimme and they blew it.

I have a lot more faith that they can do it tonight than I did this afternoon.

You just said it alot easier than I did! :D

If we run the table, the Flyers cannot finish ahead of us.

We win both games for 101 pts. (46-27-9)
Right now the Flyers are 43-25-11 for 97 pts. If we beat them Sunday, the most they can get is 101 pts. and be 45-26-11. We will have both the first and second tie breakers, and finish ahead of them.
As for the Rangers, they have 100 pts. right now (44-24-12). Obviously, if they win 1 game, we cannot pass them. They can, however lose 1 in OT (0-1-1). If they do that, and wind up with 101 pts, the record will be 44-25-13. Again, we would own the tie breaker, most wins.

Summary of what we need:

Devils: Win, Win --> 101 pts. 46-27-9
Flyers: Win, Lose, Win --> 101 pts. 45-26-11
Rangers: Lose, Lose (OT) --> 101 pts. 44-25-13


Not only that but we can actually win and lose a game in OT and win the division!!!! If the Rangers lose both games in regulation and go pointless the Devils can win and tie and win the division.

Even funnier.....if the Rangers lose both in regulation we can win then LOSE in OT and essentially win the division on an OT loss!!! (with both tiebreakers) Boy would that be a shame for the Ranger fans...NOT!!!!!


Again, we are an ELITE hockey team, playing betterthen any other club in the entire league. We gots our stuff together people.

Not a bad game by any player. Gomez now is our 2nd 80 point player this year.

If Elias played from game 1 this season and you add about 20-25 goals to his #'s the Devils would not be considered a team with a problem scoring. We would have over 260 goals total and be in the upper half of the pack. We are now getting consistent secondary scoring and even when there is a penalty it is either a smart one, a questionable call, or they redeem themselves. Marty again dominant in net. Statement defense.

I am pumped for the playoff war. This current streak is Operation Devils Statement. Next week starts Operation Devils Storm.

What a great finish this weekend and tuesday should be....Go Flyers (at least sat.) then hope you choke on sunday you bullies..........Atlantic Crown is there, we can get it, Come on Flyers and Sens...........But all in all it should make for great hockey......Hopefully the flyers win on sat but the rangers tire them out, and we win sunday, & tuesday, and the sens dont bench there stars on tuesday........

Im predicting we will get the 3rd seed, Rangers are gonna choke! Please god let it be! What a season it would be!

The way I read the tie breaker, aren't the Devils in 5th?
First tiebreaker is wins (Devils have 44, Flyers have 43)

Second tiebreaker is number of points in head to head competition (in seven games Devils have 8 pts, Flyers have 7 pts) but this only matters if they both have the same number of wins.

Third tiebreaker is goal differential (Devils have 233-225 = +8, Flyers have 258-252 = +6) but this only matters if they are tied in both wins and head-to-head.

The way I've heard it on TV and radio, this would be the correct tie-breaker rules.

Congrats to the Devils for win #9 in a row :bow:

Where the Flyers effected by that mystery flu that hit half the team yesterday? The stats seem to show that most of the Flyers played.

Was Elias born in 1976 or did the FSNY crew put up the wrong birthday (his 31st) when it should have been his 30th?

Was Elias born in 1976 or did the FSNY crew put up the wrong birthday (his 31st) when it should have been his 30th?
They said the 31st? Lol, there are wrong, it is 1976.

http://msn.foxsports.com/nhl/teamRoster?statsId=11

Also saw that Madden will be 33 before the finals start.

Damn Johnny, where in the hell did the years go to?

They said the 31st? Lol, there are wrong, it is 1976.

http://msn.foxsports.com/nhl/teamRoster?statsId=11

Also saw that Madden will be 33 before the finals start.

Damn Johnny, where in the hell did the years go to?
Wow, I always thought Madden was about Elias's age.

The way I read the tie breaker, aren't the Devils in 5th?
First tiebreaker is wins (Devils have 44, Flyers have 43)

Second tiebreaker is number of points in head to head competition (in seven games Devils have 8 pts, Flyers have 7 pts) but this only matters if they both have the same number of wins.

Third tiebreaker is goal differential (Devils have 233-225 = +8, Flyers have 258-252 = +6) but this only matters if they are tied in both wins and head-to-head.From NHL.com,
1. The fewer number of games played (i.e., superior points percentage).The Devils and the Flyers each have 97 Points, but the Flyers have played one fewer games.

That tie-breaker goes away at the end of the season because all teams will have played 82 games.

They said the 31st? Lol, there are wrong, it is 1976.

http://msn.foxsports.com/nhl/teamRoster?statsId=11

Also saw that Madden will be 33 before the finals start.

Damn Johnny, where in the hell did the years go to?Wow, I always thought Madden was about Elias's age.Madden used to be Elias' age.

In the 1997-98, 2000-01 and 2001-02 Devils Media Guides, Madden's birth year is listed as 1975. In the 2003-04 Media Guide, his birth year is listed as the true 1973.

I'm really proud of this team no matter what happens. Well guys, I'm really going to enjoy watching the Rangers and Flyers play on Saturady.


I couldn't agree more.

This team has faced so much adversity and so many questions during the course of this season it is absolutely incredible they are where they are today.

This team is the epitome of perseverance, and no matter what happens from here on out the New Jersey organization has proved to me that all those things about “team” that they have always preached for the last decade or so, were absolutely true and not just lip serve.

I am more proud of the Devils organization than ever before.

With this being win #9 in a row.. is this anywhere near a team record?

I think they pulled off 8 in a row to start a seaon a few years ago.

Madden used to be Elias' age.

In the 1997-98, 2000-01 and 2001-02 Devils Media Guides, Madden's birth year is listed as 1975. In the 2003-04 Media Guide, his birth year is listed as the true 1973.

I remember that controversy. Even worse (but slightly off topic) was that in NHL2004, Chris Phillips was listed as a 1972. I guess no one at EA found it strange that a 24 year old was drafted 1st overall in '96.

Madden used to be Elias' age.

In the 1997-98, 2000-01 and 2001-02 Devils Media Guides, Madden's birth year is listed as 1975. In the 2003-04 Media Guide, his birth year is listed as the true 1973.
Oh man I had no idea, that's hilarious. :biglaugh:

in case anyone didnt know, gionta's point per game streak is up to 13

I couldn't agree more.

This team has faced so much adversity and so many questions during the course of this season it is absolutely incredible they are where they are today.

This team is the epitome of perseverance, and no matter what happens from here on out the New Jersey organization has proved to me that all those things about “team” that they have always preached for the last decade or so, were absolutely true and not just lip serve.

I am more proud of the Devils organization than ever before.

Well said! :handclap: ....ever since the calendar switched to '06, it's been an astounding turn around. What a fantastic finish down the stretch here too. Peaking at the perfect time.....

I couldn't agree more.

This team has faced so much adversity and so many questions during the course of this season it is absolutely incredible they are where they are today.

This team is the epitome of perseverance, and no matter what happens from here on out the New Jersey organization has proved to me that all those things about “team” that they have always preached for the last decade or so, were absolutely true and not just lip serve.

I am more proud of the Devils organization than ever before.

Well said. I felt the same way in 2003. It was supposed to be a bad season with no more Holik, 2/3 of the A-line gone, and bunch of unproven guys. By the end of the season I was so proud of them that I didn't care if we won a single game in the playoffs. I felt our regular season was that special.

Seriously, this team gets kicked around so much

how many anti-devils rules were enacted during the lockout?
how many stars leave via free agency?
how many home games aganst the Rags do they play to a sea of blue?

It is so fun to root for them, they really make you believe anything is possible.

For me, the Devils have already accomplished more than I could've asked for in September. Everything else from here on out is gravy (though I hope that like in 2003, there is plenty of it)

With this being win #9 in a row.. is this anywhere near a team record?

I think they pulled off 8 in a row to start a seaon a few years ago.

we had 9 in a row in January.

What worries me is that this team has run so hot/cold this year and they are poised for a cold streak

What worries me is that this team has run so hot/cold this year and they are poised for a cold streakExcept that they had their greatest troubles against team that were out of the top 8.

I think the confidence is really high now in aspects of the game.

With this being win #9 in a row.. is this anywhere near a team record?

I think they pulled off 8 in a row to start a seaon a few years ago.The team record is 13 straight wins. It was accomplished from February 26, 2001 through March 23, 2001.

From the Flyers board:
Trap hockey is trap hockey is trap hockey. And that's what we play. We play trap hockey.
So why do they all whine when the Devils play the trap?

Another thing I noticed last night;

Dave Hale is looking more and more comfortable with the puck. He led the rush on two plays last night and his skating ability and decsion making with the puck looked realy good.

I would love to see him get a little bit of a taste of PP time on the second unit in Whites place to show that big booming shot I KNOW he has. With all the hard minutes White is playing there is no need for him to be on the Ice during the PP....plus he is not very effective there.

I think that second PP unit needs a little bit of an overhaul. Right now they don't seem much of a threat.

2nd PP unit

Hale-Martin
Madden(playing the shooter role that Langenbrunner plays on the 1st unit)-Brylin-Parise

Madden(playing the shooter role that Langenbrunner plays on the 1st unit)-Brylin-Parise


lol i wouldn't trust madden's shot that much

From the Flyers board:

So why do they all whine when the Devils play the trap?They have to focus their frustration on something. It's scapegoating. It gives them a way to rationalize the loss that doesn’t place blame on their own players. It also allows them to diminish the accomplishments of a team they don't like, though sometimes they place blame solely on the goaltender.

The next step is to be critical of the Devils attendance. Then you know the Devils are at the top of their game.

I don't know if anyone mentioned it in the Devils-Rangers GDT from Sunday, but Chico Resch said, "Just for the record Doc, the Rangers are using the trap. So let's not just always accuse the Devils of protecting the lead." The score was 2-1 in favor of the Rangers at the point with 9:32 to play in the game. The Mexican Missile, a great trap-buster, would change things his three-zone, Hobey Baker style rush a little over a minute later.

Why wouldn't a team use the neutral-zone trap? It's better strategically. I like think of it in historically terms. At the beginning of the American Civil War, they employed Napoleonic tactics. It was basically lining up against the opposing forces and trying to advance. By the end of the war, it was realized that this was suicidal, so entrenched war fair became the standard. The riffled-musket became too accurate to march head-first into one another.

Using the 1-2-2 is much like combat from an entrenched position circa 1864. It was the intelligent thing to do.

Another thing I noticed last night;

Dave Hale is looking more and more comfortable with the puck. He led the rush on two plays last night and his skating ability and decsion making with the puck looked realy good.

I would love to see him get a little bit of a taste of PP time on the second unit in Whites place to show that big booming shot I KNOW he has. With all the hard minutes White is playing there is no need for him to be on the Ice during the PP....plus he is not very effective there.

I think that second PP unit needs a little bit of an overhaul. Right now they don't seem much of a threat.

2nd PP unit

Hale-Martin
Madden(playing the shooter role that Langenbrunner plays on the 1st unit)-Brylin-PariseI agree it may be good to get Hale some power play time, but I wouldn't (a) use the umbrella for the second unit or (b) use John Madden on the second unit.

Hale did move the puck really well and played smart hockey against the Flyers, but my fear is that he may try to take too many chances. The Devils defensemen play conservatively. Hale doesn't have the speed of Rafalski to get back if the puck is turned over when he is behind the goal line.

Hale also has yet to score a goal in 102 NHL games. He only also has only scored 4 goals in 60 AHL games. He does possess a quality shot, but he is not Al MacInnis on the blueline.

we had 9 in a row in January.

wow, I forgot about that.. I thought it was 2 smaller streaks. 2006 really has been a great year so far.

The team record is 13 straight wins. It was accomplished from February 26, 2001 through March 23, 2001.

Thanks for the clarification.

I wonder if the devils win the next two, and then the first 3 of the 2006-2007 season, would that break a team record, or does it have to be in the same season?

Flyers win 5-2.
Keep it up, brother. Everytime you do this, we win!

I remember seeing something that struck me to be very strange but it was beautiful....At one point in the game I saw Gomez, Gionta and Parise all fore-checking. I almost choked when I realized that all three Devil forwards where deep in the Philadelphia zone. Did anyone else notice that?