GDT: New York Ranger$ at New Jersey Devils: Nov. 15: 1 p.m.

Sorry, I've been looking forward to this one for a while now....




New York Rangers (6-5-2-2)
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Game Info: 1:00 pm EST Saturday, Nov. 15, 2003
TV: F12

The defending Stanley Cup champion New Jersey Devils are unbeaten in eight straight games and are still having trouble drawing fans to Continental Airlines Arena.

That won't be a problem Saturday.

A near sellout crowd will be on hand as the Devils try to continue their dominance over the rival New York Rangers in the first of six meetings between the teams this season.

New Jersey, which won its third Stanley Cup in nine years last season, continued its strong play Thursday with a 3-1 victory over visiting Florida.

Patrik Elias, Brian Gionta and Jay Pandolfo scored second-period goals and Martin Brodeur made 20 saves, helping the Devils improve to 6-0-2 since a 5-2 loss to Boston on Oct. 25.

``It's kind of weird, we're winning and you don't feel the atmosphere yet and we're on top,'' Elias said. ``Maybe that's a good thing. We tied a couple of games and we weren't very happy with the tie. It makes us a better team.''

Only 10,202 fans attended Thursday's game in the 19,040-seat capacity arena. The Devils' 14,077 average attendance through nine home games ranks 24th in the league.

``My job is to win hockey games,'' Devils coach Pat Burns said. ``I don't believe my job is to go out and invite the people into the games. We're winning, winning at home. I don't think I'm the one that can answer that. I don't count the people. I don't look.''

With the rival Rangers coming to town on a Saturday, the Devils can be assured of a big crowd, although many of them will be rooting for the visitors.

The Devils are one of the rare teams that has to deal with opposing fans in their own building, but that hasn't stopped them from dominating the Rangers. New Jersey is 19-2-10 in the series since the start of the 1997 season, including 13-1-2 at home.

One of the main reasons for New Jersey's success in the series is Brodeur, who is 25-10-14 with a 2.17 goals-against average in 49 career games against the Rangers. Brodeur has started 48 straight regular season games against New York.

Saturday is the opener of a four-game road trip for the Rangers, who are just one game over .500 despite having played a league-low four road games this season.

Martin Rucinsky scored one goal and set up two others Wednesday as New York ended a three-game winless streak with a 6-2 victory over Pittsburgh.

Rangers center Eric Lindros left in the first period with a scratched cornea after taking a high stick from Pittsburgh's Josef Melichar. Lindros, who missed seven games earlier this season with a chest injury, is unlikely to play Saturday, but could return Sunday against Chicago.


STANDINGS (through Nov. 13):
Rangers - 16 points, 4th place, 6 PB, Atlantic Division.
Devils - 20 points, 2nd place, 2 PB, Atlantic Division


TEAM LEADERS:

Rangers -
Mark Messier, 7 goals;
Alexei Kovalev, 8 assists and 10 points;
Chris Simon, 68 PIM.

Devils -
Jamie Langenbrunner, 6 goals;
Brian Rafalski, 11 assists;
Elias and Rafalski, 12 points;
Michael Rupp and Colin White, 17 PIM.


SPECIAL TEAMS (through Nov. 13):

Rangers -
Power play: 11.3 percent (7 for 62), 29th in NHL.
Penalty killing: 85.2 percent (69 for 81), 8th.

Devils -
Power play: 17.2 percent (10 for 58), 13th.
Penalty killing: 88.2 percent (45 for 51), 3rd.


GOALTENDERS:

Rangers -
Mike Dunham (5-5-2, 1 SO, 2.14 GAA);
Jussi Markkanen (1-2-0, 1, 3.35).

Devils -
Brodeur (8-3-3, 2, 1.89);
Corey Schwab (0-0-1, 0.92).


2002-03 SEASON SERIES: Devils, 2-0-3.


LAST MEETING:
April 4; Devils, 2-1. At New York, Jeff Friesen had a goal and an assist as New Jersey clinched the Atlantic Division and eliminated the Rangers from playoff contention.


ROAD/HOME RECORDS:
Rangers - 1-3-0-0 on the road;
Devils - 4-3-2-0 at home.


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2003-2004 SEASON MATCHUPS

DATE LOCATION TIME AWAY TV HOME TV NAT. TV

Nov. 15 at New Jersey 1:00 PM ET FOX NY

Jan. 15 at NY Rangers 7:00 PM ET MSG

Feb. 11 at New Jersey 7:30 PM ET ESPN2 FOX NY ESPN2

Feb. 21 at NY Rangers 1:00 PM ET MSG

Mar. 15 at NY Rangers 7:00 PM ET ESPN2 MSG ESPN2

Mar. 30 at New Jersey 7:30 PM ET FOX NY

LOL...very well done Michael Vanya! :handclap:

Tomorrow's looking very unproductive for me.

10:12:30 - Devils/Rangers
1:3:30 - Kings/Blues
4:9:30 - Hockey Night in Canada

My satellite dish went out last night, so I can't watch the game. If it would have been a night game then it probably would work by then. Damn afternoon games. :madfire:

Game on! And we have the Devils feed with Doc & Chico. Woohoo!!!


I'll say 4-2 Devils win today, with goals from Elias, Niedermayer, Brylin and Langs (EN). I couldn't give a fizz tittie tuck who scores for that other team...

1-0 Devils early. Pandolfo scores at 1:10 of the 1st period.

PANDO!!!!! 1-0!!! DAmn, I didn't even see it

Pandolfo was behind the net, Langenbrunner worked the left wing boards and made a nice hit which allowed Stevens to throw the puck to the net. Pandolfo just kind of poked it right in.

We are really giving it to the Rag$ so far, I hope this continues. The Devils look really fired up...

The Rangers finally have a shot on goal and a line change that didn't lead to a scoring chance (you'll get it next time, Little G!).

Who had 7 minutes into the game in the pool?

EDIT: Hey, is it just me or is Larionov playing?

Great block on Leetch by a sliding Rafalski.

EDIT: Hey, is it just me or is Larionov playing?

He's playing in this one DF. He was in the Panthers game also.

He's playing in this one DF. He was in the Panthers game also.

Hmmm...good to see he's back then. May the PP be nothing like last season's "P"P.

Speaking of PPs, the Rangers go on their first one with Elias elbowing someone. Boy, is his hair blonde...

Devils are really playing great in this period. I love games against the Rangers. Seems to bring out the best in the team same as games against Philly. Shots were 9-4 in favor of NJ last time I looked.

I'm totally loving this game right now. The Devils are bringing not just their A game, but their A+ game. Not just on offense, but on the many blocked shots and hits the boys in red are throwing.

On a different note, this game is also being aired in Russia. They're getting a dang good game right now.

This has been fun to watch, but if I can be greedy for a second, I was hoping for more than a one-goal lead after one.

But a solid, well-played period. No let up in this one please!

Can't believe this team hasn't seen a penalty shot in some 140 odd games now. MV, this quote is all you man:

http://www.nypost.com/sports/devils/42745.htm

The cold hearts, those of the elder, unrepentant, unconverted New Jersey Ranger fans, Martin Brodeur concedes.

"We're going right for their kids," the Devils' franchise goalie said yesterday. "It's hard to convert Rangers fans. We have to keep our Devils fans and build on them."

Wow, I officially hate "The Maven". That had to be the second dumbest thing I have ever seen, only a bit better than "Stanta Clause". Please end your life now Mr. Fischler.

Some more Brodeur quotes:

"It's a big rivalry and we get up for these games," said Brodeur, who stands 25-10-14 with four shutouts against the Rangers, that victory total only second to his 28 over the Islanders.

"There's a sense of pride," Brodeur said. "The next day you've got to be around New Jersey. It's half-and-half. They're the only fans in the world who shake your hand and say they're Ranger fans."

:lol:

Can't believe this team hasn't seen a penalty shot in some 140 odd games now. MV, this quote is all you man:

http://www.nypost.com/sports/devils/42745.htm



:joker: :yo: :handclap: :joker: :yo:


That's the best thing I've heard all week! Awesome... Marty knows...

This game will not be complete unless Scott Stevens delivers a crushing season-ending bodycheck on Bobby A$$ Holik...

:handclap: Brodeur :handclap:

Now more than ever, he is The Man.

Lame call on Gomez and Messier goes down faster than the Rags in the standings in December...

That was a sweet dive by Papa Smurf.

The scores for Messier...

GBR - 5.8
USA - 5.7
CAN - 5.5
FRA - 3.0
RUS - 5.8
JPN - 5.6

Oooh, France isn't liking Mess.

The scores for Messier...

GBR - 5.8
USA - 5.7
CAN - 5.5
FRA - 3.0
RUS - 5.8
JPN - 5.6

Oooh, France isn't liking Mess.


That's the ONLY thing France and I have in common, then... Good kill.

I missed the part where Gomez suddenly transforms into Thor with Biron and now Mess.

Quick whistle denies the Devils a goal.

Bull****! It should be 2-0. :madfire:

That SHOULD be a goal.... Damn... Oh well...

Hmmm...goal? No goal? No goal. Dang.

It's cool, they know who's the boss. The Devs will get #2 soon.

Hmmm...goal? No goal? No goal. Dang.

It's cool, they know who's the boss. The Devs will get #2 soon.

Why are they always so quick w/the damn whistle???

Why are they always so quick w/the damn whistle???

It was a good call. The over-head cam showed Gionta inadvertently shoving the puck in.

It's cool, don't worry, it'll be cool. The Devils are owning the Rangers now.

Who almost scored?

1st goal of the game from Pandolfo has been changed to give Langs an assist as well as Scott Stevens. Thought it was Gomez who almost banged in the 2nd one. It was either him or Gionta.

Score!!! That One Counts!!!!!

Langenbrunner!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Don't matter! Devils now scored 2-0!

Don't know who...Niedermayer? Langenbrunner with a tip?

Holy @!%!#&#$!!!

That pass from Niedermayer to Langs was totally unexpected. Looked like a Larionov dish. Don't know how he got that one.

Who almost scored?

It was either Gomez or Gionta that was buzzing around the net and the forward progression pushed the puck in the net amid a slew of bodies, but the whistle blew cause the ref lost sight of the puck.

Holy ****!! What a play by Niedermayer!! A full ice rush, followed by a steal on the backcheck, followed by a crazy pass to langenbrunner!

Oh man, Berglund almost burned Dunham with that slapshot. The Devils have officially "got it going on."

Devils still pressuring...Gomez and Simon in a bit of a scrum.

Niedermayer is having one hell of a game so far... He always rises up for games like this, elevates his play to new levels.

(Or maybe we just realize his consistent brilliance in highlighted games like these?)

Somebody better go after Simon when he gets out of the box. Stevenson, White, whoever...

Freaking awesome to see Little G go after Simon like that!!!! No fear at all!

Devils on the PP! Simon got 2 minutes!

BTW, to answer your question, Vanya, I have a feeling the answer is in the latter. Niedermayer usually brings "it."

EDIT: My bad, I thought Simon and Gomez both got minors and Simon got an extra one. But now it's full strength..so...I was wrong. Sorry.

Langenbrunner is playing like the way he did against Boston in the ECQF's. Looks completely dominating out there.

Somebody better go after Simon when he gets out of the box. Stevenson, White, whoever...

That was a ***** move to start throwing punches like that... Typical Ranger nonsense... Simon's a good fit for this team.


The PP looks good... Langs and Brylin with good chances...

Devils Score!!!

Little G!!!! 3-0!

Anyone know the Trivia Quiz answer? I'm thinking it's Sergei Brylin...






GIONTA SCORES!!!!!!!!!!!! 3-0!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Little G gets on the board screening Dunham.

Anyone know the Trivia Quiz answer? I'm thinking it's Sergei Brylin...



I was gonna guess Brylin also. Gotta be him. Damn, that was almost 4-0 right there.

Little G gets on the board screening Dunham.

A sentence that most people wouldn't think of writing.

"Little G...SCREENING Dunham? Zuh?"

That's what most people would say.

I just noticed Patrik Elias at 1:12 left in the second period...





BERGLUND SCORES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 4-0!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Berglund. 4-0. :handclap: :handclap: :handclap: :handclap:

BERGLUND now burns Dunham and makes it 4-0!

Bergs gets his first of the year!!! Looked like he was gonna get a goal in the last game. Good to see him get it out of the way. Elias took some abuse behind the net there.

Oh glorious, glorious day!!!!! 4-0 going into the second intermission. What an a$$ kicking! There's no better feeling than beating the Rangers like this.

Bergs gets his first of the year!!! Looked like he was gonna get a goal in the last game. Good to see him get it out of the way. Elias took some abuse behind the net there.

Its at least his second.

Bergs gets his first of the year!!! Looked like he was gonna get a goal in the last game. Good to see him get it out of the way. Elias took some abuse behind the net there.


Second of the year. he got his first a couple games ago deflecting a Stevens shot

Bergs gets his first of the year!!! Looked like he was gonna get a goal in the last game. Good to see him get it out of the way. Elias took some abuse behind the net there.

I could've sworn I heard the public address announcer say it was his 2nd of the year. :dunno:

Niedermayer is having one hell of a game so far... He always rises up for games like this, elevates his play to new levels.

(Or maybe we just realize his consistent brilliance in highlighted games like these?)

I honestly don't know what more this man can do to garnor more Norris worthy play talk outside of NJ after what he did in the playoffs.

Second of the year. he got his first a couple games ago deflecting a Stevens shot

Thats right. My bad. He's really coming to life on this new line. Hope he can keep the O up and maintain some good hitting.

Thats right. My bad. He's really coming to life on this new line. Hope he can keep the O up and maintain some good hitting.

I think the answer to that triva question is Bobby Holik.

The Devils are so dominant in this game, I'm surprised they won't be filmed coming out onto the ice in the 3rd to that tune in Kill Bill. You know, the one in the commercials. Just coming out...ready for another 20 min. of awesomeness...yeah.

Berglund's got it going on. Gomez has it going on. Rafalski has it going on. Niedermayer seemingly has it perpetually going on. The J-line too. Wow.

Did Burns keep the same lines as last game where he split up Gomez and Elias and had Larionov and Berglund playing with Patrik?

Did Burns keep the same lines as last game where he split up Gomez and Elias and had Larionov and Berglund playing with Patrik?

I think so. I think I remember seeing Gomez skating with Friesen and Gionta. I'm not sure. For some reason, the game didn't show the Devils' lines. Or it did and I missed it.

A sentence that most people wouldn't think of writing.

"Little G...SCREENING Dunham? Zuh?"

That's what most people would say.

I'll never forget a certain Sens fan last season that posted how Gionta has no heart and zero upside to his game whatsoever. You would have thought he was talking about a career ECHL'er from his comments.

Did Burns keep the same lines as last game where he split up Gomez and Elias and had Larionov and Berglund playing with Patrik?

Yes, Same exact lines as last game. This could very easily be 6-0 right now.

Anyone know the Trivia Quiz answer? I'm thinking it's Sergei Brylin...

I donno, Brylin's had a lot of seasons of occasional play in there. I'd think a guy that played virtually every game from '95 to 2000 would have been there for more... I'm thinking McKay or Holik.

Since they love to ask trivia questions where the answer is a player in the arena that they can focus on when the answer is revealed - I bet Holik.

I'll never forget a certain Sens fan last season that posted how Gionta has no heart and zero upside to his game whatsoever. You would have thought he was talking about a career ECHL'er from his comments.


I love the way he's always got his nose in front of the net. Hard to beleive he's 5 1/2 feet tall.

I think the answer to that triva question is Bobby Holik.


Oooh, good one, you may be right...

HAHAHA Dunham has been pulled!!!! :handclap:

Oooh, good one, you may be right...


Just like what tmg said, the answer is usally someone on the other team.


KICK HIS ASS TURNER!!!

What kind of compensation would the Devils get if Larry Robinson signs on to coach with the Panthers?

Way to go Turner. Simon deserved that and more.

EDIT: Nevermind, I didn't see all the fight.

At least the Rag$ won one battle this afternoon. :lol:

Ouch, Simon layed some haymakers into Stevenson at the start of the 3rd...

At least the Rag$ won one battle this afternoon. :lol:


And that shizz doesn't show up in the standings!

Who took that last Rangers shot? The fact that Brodeur just kicked his shot aside and then he got knocked down by a Devil immediately after was the funniest thing I saw this year.

BTW, the answer IS Bobby Holik. He's been there for 54 SOs. Randy McKay was #2 and Patrik Elias was #3. If you said Holik, have a cookie. If not, have a cookie anyway. The Devils are up 4-0! That's cause for a cookie celebration.

Holik is the answer, on 54 of Marty's 66 SOs...

Elias is the top current Devil with 45, third behind Randy McKay...

Props to Lou is God and tmg. :handclap:

Carter and Poti might beg for a trade after this one.

I love how a man named Jussi is now the Ranger goaltender...


(Didn't seem as funny when he was an Oiler, but now it cracks me up)

Carter and Poti might beg for a trade after this one.

I know last season at the trade deadline, I was hoping for Carter. But based on his performance today, I want Carter to be far far away from being in a Devils jersey. Almost invisible today. No wonder the Oilers traded him away.

Who took that last Rangers shot? The fact that Brodeur just kicked his shot aside and then he got knocked down by a Devil immediately after was the funniest thing I saw this year.


I laughed pretty good over that big hit on Brian Rafalski a few games back where his opponent bounced off him and went down hard to the ice like he'd hit Superman. 2nd funniest thing I've seen this season was during a Bruins telecast where Dale Arnold and Gord Kluzak were falling all over themselves with ridiculous glee after Joe Thornton backchecked early in a game. Serge Brylin has been doing this all game long and he's less then half his size! And he does it every single night.

I laughed pretty good over that big hit on Brian Rafalski a few games back where his opponent bounced off him and went down hard to the ice like he'd hit Superman.

Get ready to laugh some more. That opponent was Vaclav Varada.

And we got some more hostilities w/ more penalties.

I know last season at the trade deadline, I was hoping for Carter. But based on his performance today, I want Carter to be far far away from being in a Devils jersey. Almost invisible today. No wonder the Oilers traded him away.

Carter never impressed me, always thought he was overrated.

Poti is just a bum.

Brodeur with a super save on LUndmark coming in all alone to preserve the SO...



AND NIEDERMAYER MAKES IT 5-0!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Scott Neidermayer pulls an Outsmarting Simon and scores a PP Goal!!!

5-0!!!

Whooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!

Carter never impressed me, always thought he was overrated.

Poti is just a bum.
NEIDER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Niedermayer = GOD

Wow, how EASY did Marty make that glove save on Lundmark look? Holy crap...

Niedermayer = GOD

Should I change my name then?

Haha, what a great game to wake up to...to bad it's not on TV up here.

Wow, how EASY did Marty make that glove save on Lundmark look? Holy crap...

That's why he's The Man.

Should I change my name then?

No, we are a team and the Devils live in a polytheistic society...

What we have here is a ***** slapping. Gotta love the Rag$ and their newfound defensive style.

Thank you, sirs, may Glen have another?

What we have here is a ***** slapping. Gotta love the Rag$ and their newfound defensive style.


I want 6. And I want Elias to get it.


Gionta is scrapping it up once again... I think he went after Lacawhatever this time. Amazing...

What we have here is a ***** slapping. Gotta love the Rag$ and their newfound defensive style.


Way to step in Gomer!!!

Who needs Mike Danton when you've got Brian Gionta to do it?

Glenn "Chico" Resch: "...Brian Gionta is a super-pest, getting the Rangers irate..."

Oh, I LOVE LITTLE G! Lacouture's a doctor with a PhD. in Goonnication.

BTW, I hope Gionta gets an assist so he picks up a Gordie Howe hat trick. Assuming he's getting a fighting major. And hey! I just saw Pat Burns smile!

Why the heck is Gionta being penalized? :dunno:

Why the heck is Gionta being penalized? :dunno:

Third man in perhaps? Not that I agree with it... Looks like a roughing call.

Gomez with a game misconduct. Tis alright, take the rest of this one off Scotty...

Glenn "Chico" Resch: "...Brian Gionta is a super-pest, getting the Rangers irate..."

Oh, I LOVE LITTLE G! Lacouture's a doctor with a PhD. in Goonnication.

BTW, I hope Gionta gets an assist so he picks up a Gordie Howe hat trick. Assuming he's getting a fighting major. And hey! I just saw Pat Burns smile!
Yeah he justs grow on you day by day.....

Devils need another goal to run the boards on the Rangers -__ style.

Carter, Malakhov, and Simon are the only remaining NYR players still 0.

Gomez gets a game misconduct for Lacouture hitting him? Double you-tee-eff?!

This game is boring. This team is boring. This is whats wrong the league today. /Sarcasm.

More Ranger thuggery ensues... Gee what a surprise. Barnaby to the box.

It's games like these we need a true enforcer to take care of dirtbags like Simon, Barnaby etc. .

It was either Gomez or Gionta that was buzzing around the net and the forward progression pushed the puck in the net amid a slew of bodies, but the whistle blew cause the ref lost sight of the puck.
Marty against the Rangers: Just two losses in the last 35 games. Wow.

Thanks for that one Doc.

Another PP....OOOOH, Larionov just getting robbed by a leg on that shot.

And Langenbrunner now goes to the box to feel shame for trying to throwdown with Nedved.

We're getting Number 6 right here. Larionov just came close...

This game is boring. This team is boring. This is whats wrong the league today. /Sarcasm.

Hey! Take it to the sticky thread. Hahahahaha...

Great game today..

Marty against the Rangers: Just two losses in the last 35 games. Wow.

Thanks for that one Doc.


That is downright incredible...


Nedved going after Jamie with a chop to the leg

Hey! Take it to the sticky thread. Hahahahaha...

Great game today..

LOL. Sorry PEli, I just couldn't resist. I see the same comments posted elsewhere on this site daily ripping the team and coach to no end.

That is downright incredible...


Nedved going after Jamie with a chop to the leg


Marty is the man.

Fun New York Rangers Fact Time!

The Rangers have a power play effectiveness of 11.7%.

I was half expecting Madden to score a shorty.

What an a$$ kicking we saw today. Wow.

Defense looks great. Goaltending looks great. Finally the offense looks great.

What an a$$ kicking we saw today. Wow.

Makes you feel all tingly inside doesn't it?! The unbeaten streak continues.

Devils with an A+ game. The Man with his 67th all-time shutout, active leader in SOs. The unbeaten streaks are now extended. I love everything and everyone about the Devils right now. I love this game. I love the Devils beating the Rangers 5-0.

Makes you feel all tingly inside doesn't it?! The unbeaten streak continues.



YOu ain't kidding.



Did Alexei Kovalev even play today? :dunno:

Matt Laughlin just about made Brodeur spit his water all over with the remark about Gionta becoming the teams new instigator.

Matt Laughlin just about made Brodeur spit his water all over with the remark about Gionta becoming the teams new instigator.

Haha... Oh man, I wish Center Ice had post game stuff, especially on a day like today.

This game is boring. This team is boring. This is whats wrong the league today. /Sarcasm.

The Devils play a boring, offensively challenged, no name player brand hockey. I say bring on some boring hockey. :yo:

Ownage time! :teach:

Haha... Oh man, I wish Center Ice had post game stuff, especially on a day like today.

I do too!! What the deal with that?? Why does Center Ice exit the game so damn quickly?? RRRRR!

I do too!! What the deal with that?? Why does Center Ice exit the game so damn quickly?? RRRRR!

Yup, they cut off *really* quick too. Oh well, such is life...



Word on the street isd the Kings and Blues game at 4 will feature some pretty hideous throwback jerseys... joy!

A+ to the boys today. Day games usually don't bring out their best.


HL FINAL 1ST 2ND 3RD TOTAL
--- --- --- -----
NY RANGERS 0 0 0 0
NEW JERSEY 1 3 1 5 FINAL

GOAL SCORING:

1ST PRD: NJD - JAY PANDOLFO 4 (JAMIE LANGENBRUNNER, SCOTT STEVENS)
1:10
2ND PRD: NJD - JAMIE LANGENBRUNNER 7 (SCOTT NIEDERMAYER, JOHN MADDEN)
10:29
NJD - BRIAN RAFALSKI 2 (SCOTT GOMEZ, JEFF FRIESEN) 17:22
NJD - CHRISTIAN BERGLUND 2 (PATRIK ELIAS, SCOTT NIEDERMAYER)
18:54
3RD PRD: NJD - (PP) SCOTT NIEDERMAYER 4 (JEFF FRIESEN, SCOTT GOMEZ)
8:47

POWER-PLAY CONVERSIONS: NYR - 0 OF 3, NJD - 1 OF 3.

SHOTS ON GOAL: 1ST 2ND 3RD TOTAL
--- --- --- -----
NYR 6 4 8 18
NJD 12 12 10 34

GOALIES: NYR - MIKE DUNHAM, JUSSI MARKKANEN
(3RD)
NJD - MARTIN BRODEUR

OFFICIALS: REF - DAN MAROUELLI, TOM KOWAL
LIN - KEVIN COLLINS, PIERRE CHAMPOUX

Yup, they cut off *really* quick too. Oh well, such is life...



Word on the street isd the Kings and Blues game at 4 will feature some pretty hideous throwback jerseys... joy!

Would have been nice to have heard more post game stuff by all means.
You are right on about the Kings vs. Blues jerseys. Not even a mom could love those LA Kings throwbacks.

"They are on a different level than we are,'' said Rangers center Bobby Holik, who also played for the Devils. "They are contenders. We are just trying to be one of the top eight teams in our conference.

"This game was not a measuring stick. They are playing for different stakes than we are.''

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New Jersey Devils' Jamie Langenbrunner celebrates his goal with teammate John Madden during the second period against the New York Rangers Saturday, Nov. 15, 2003, in East Rutherford, N.J.
(AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)


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New Jersey Devils' Jay Pandolfo, left, and New York Rangers' Jan Hlavac, of the Czech Rebublic, battle for control of the puck during the second period Saturday, Nov. 15, 2003, in East Rutherford, N.J.
(AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)


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New Jersey Devils' Jamie Langenbrunner puts the puck into the net for a goal against New York Rangers goaltender Mike Dunham, left, as he is checked by Rangers' Tom Poti during the second period Saturday, Nov. 15, 2003, in East Rutherford, N.J.
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New Jersey Devils' Scott Gomez, left, and New York Rangers' Brian Leetch battle for position in front of the net during the first period Saturday, Nov. 15, 2003, in East Rutherford, N.J.
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"They are on a different level than we are,'' said Rangers center Bobby Holik, who also played for the Devils. "They are contenders. We are just trying to be one of the top eight teams in our conference.

"This game was not a measuring stick. They are playing for different stakes than we are.''

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Who the hell is he trying to kid? Sure they aren't contenders, but in the playoffs you play against those contenders. Of course this was a measuring stick. His team got owned and he can't admit it. Different stakes? I thought everyone wants to win the Stanley Cup. I guess coming in 8th in the conference is more important all of the sudden. What a tool.

Ya know...it's the simple pleasures in life that are sometimes the best.
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I missed the enitre third period, but I will be sure to catch the game when it's on later tonight - at 2:00-4:30 am.
I was surprised to see Rupp was not in the line-up today...but ultimately I was not displeased.
This was a very satisfactory win.

Is it my imagination or are Nieder and Marty playing the best hockey of their careers?

Will someone tell Igor Larionov it is okay to shoot the puck!?! lol Everyone in the building knows he is going to pass. Just by using the element of surprise, he could get a few goals. He is so slick and poised that he makes everyone around him better. Also, when he is in the lineup, I think the rest of the team passes better. Is this also a mirage?

BTW, this would have been a great game to call up Rob Skrlac. Who would have sat, I don't know, but Skrlac could become a folk hero by demolishing some of the Rangers punks. I hope he gets the call next time we play the Flyers and Brashear.

Now, when do we trade Gomez and Elias? :D

Answer: Sure as hell not now!!!!


Good to see Gionta showing a little more confidence. He is no Theo Fleury, in many respects, but he is a good little player. And it is great to see Christian Berglund getting chances and burying them. This kid can play and should play! Now if only Erik Rasmussen could score.
Okay, I shouldn't get greedy. But at least hit a post or two, okay Robitussin? ;)

Wow i missed the game and now i'm pissed. 5-0. I can't believe it. I can't wait to make fun of all my Ranger fan friends. HAHAHAHAHA Go overpay for another star Sather!!!! YES!!! BORING HOCKEY AT ITS BEST!!!! MO HO HAHAHAA :joker:

Will someone tell Igor Larionov it is okay to shoot the puck!?! lol Everyone in the building knows he is going to pass. Just by using the element of surprise, he could get a few goals. He is so slick and poised that he makes everyone around him better. Also, when he is in the lineup, I think the rest of the team passes better. Is this also a mirage?


He had 3 shots today - more than his whole first 10 games put together. Only it seemed like he was aiming for Dunham's left pad. I believe all three of them were shot from the same place, and stopped by the same pad.

Not sure the whole team passes better, but the power play sure passes better.

Nothing better than seeing the Devs beat the Rag$ 5-0..unless it was like 10-0 hehe......anyway, anyone know what's up with Elias....he left in the 3rd and I didn't hear that he was injured.

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That is a great Lindros cartoon. Where did you find it? How true it is. Can't say I feel sorry for him. He tried to hurt a lot of players during his career. He never should have played in the game that Scott Stevens KO'd him. I can't believe he came back from that hit. Almost as amazing as Paul Kariya waking up and scoring a goal.

Stevens hits to intimidate. And he hits hard, so he is going to hurt you. But I never thought of him as dirty, just tough. If he takes the center of the ice away from players, he can change the game. Scott Stevens is everything that Barry Beck was purported to be, but wasn't. Beck was a bum, just in case you never saw him play. Stevens is a future HOFer. Case closed!

I remember Stevens with the Caps, always going after Tomas Sandstrom of the Rangers. Sandstrom would stick you and then hide behind someone. Dave Brown of the Flyers almost took his head off. Brown was a typical Flyers goon. Stevens wanted to fight him, not behead him. lol Colin White has a little of the Captain in him. Just has to learn how to control his temper, as Scott did. I think Whitey will be the future captain of the Devils when Stevens retires. Anyone agree???

BTW, did anyone hear Stan The Fish say that Scotty Niedermayer is the best all-round or two-way player in the league right now? How long does it take for these people to understand how great a talent Nieder is? I remember calling WFAN circa 1995 and saying that the only player I would consider trading Nieds for was Jagr. But I said that I wouldn't make the deal. The host couldn't believe me. Thought I was nuts. lol

He who laughs last laughs loudest or something like that! :lol:

That is a great Lindros cartoon. Where did you find it? How true it is.

http://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/hnic/instigator/archive.html

There are some hilarious ones here.

This just needs to be said again:


The Devils are 21-2-12 in their last 35 games against the Rangers. :handclap: :handclap: :handclap: