2/1/08 Rangers @ Devils @ THE ROCK 7 pm EST

Going to my first Devils/Rangers game tonight, I'm hoping for some quality play and and overall awesome night tonight! :yo:

We can't let those Rags continue to own us this season, we must win this game!!

:devdance:LETS GO DEVILS!!!:devdance:

Game Info: 7:00 pm EST Fri Feb 1st, 2008
Commentators: Doc Emeric and Chico Resch
TV: FSNY, MSG
DISH Center Ice: 544
DirecTV Center Ice: N/A
XM Radio 237

Standings as of Feb 1st, 2008
ATLANTIC
GP W L OT Pts GF GA Home Away L10
Philadelphia Flyers 50 28 17 5 61 163 144 12-7-5 16-10-0 7-2-1
Pittsburgh Penguins 51 28 19 4 60 148 139 13-9-3 15-10-1 5-3-2
New Jersey Devils 50 28 19 3 59 127 119 14-9-0 14-10-3 5-5-0
New York Rangers 53 25 22 6 56 129 132 17-11-0 8-11-6 5-4-1
New York Islanders 52 24 22 6 54 127 149 13-11-3 11-11-3 4-5-1

Martin Brodeurhttp://img219.imageshack.us/img219/8237/brodeurrl3.jpg

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Henrik Lundqvist
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Team Comparison
2007-2008 Team Stats

Rangers Devils
56 Points: 59
25 Wins: 28
8 Shutouts: 4
22 Power Play Rank: 20
11 Penalty Kill Rank: 12
.727 Win % When Leading After 1: .765
.889 Win % When Leading After 2: .905
.100 Win % When Trailing After 1: .308
.160 Win % When Trailing After 2: .238

TEAM LEADERS
Rangers Devils
GOALS: 17 B. Shanahan 18 Z. Parise
ASSISTS: 38 S. Gomez 26 Z. Parise
POINTS: 49 S. Gomez 44 Z. Parise
+/-: 7 M. Hossa 8 Z. Parise
OT GOALS: 2 B. Shanahan 2 P. Elias

SEASON SERIES GAME WINNERS
DATE SCORE GOALIE SCORER
12/09/2007 1 - 0 H. Lundqvist B. Shanahan

11/14/2007 4 - 2 H. Lundqvist J. Jagr

11/03/2007 2 - 1 H. Lundqvist P. Prucha

10/25/2007 2 - 0 H. Lundqvist N. Dawes



Beating the rival New York Rangers has been enough of a problem this season for the New Jersey Devils. Doing it against a well-rested Henrik Lundqvist will only make that more difficult.

The Devils hope to snap a four-game losing streak to their metropolitan-area rivals on Friday night when the teams meet at the Prudential Center.

New Jersey (28-19-3) has failed to win in nine games this season against its two biggest rivals - the Rangers and New York Islanders. Despite that 0-6-3 record, New Jersey, which is 0-2-2 against the Rangers, is only two points behind Atlantic Division-leading Philadelphia.

Because of his success against New Jersey, it's not a surprise that Rangers coach Tom Renney chose to start backup Stephen Valiquette at Philadelphia on Wednesday and save Lundqvist for the Devils.

Lundqvist has been in net for all four Rangers' wins this season against New Jersey, allowing only three goals while recording two shutouts and a 0.78 goals-against average. Lundqvist is 9-2-3 with a 1.46 GAA in 14 career starts versus the Devils.

New York (25-22-6) certainly didn't miss its No. 1 goaltender on Thursday as Valiquette stopped 20 shots for his first career shutout in a 4-0 win over the Flyers.

"As long as we carry it over tomorrow in New Jersey and Sunday in Montreal, then we're back in the playoff picture and nobody can count us out anymore," Valiquette said.

The seldom-used backup blanked a Philadelphia team that hadn't scored fewer than three goals in a game since Jan. 4. Valiquette recorded his third win of the season and his first shutout in 21 career appearances.

"I'm pumped, yeah, but with a 4-0 win, we're more excited about that as a team than a shutout for me, that's for sure," Valiquette said.

Nigel Dawes, Petr Prucha, Chris Drury and Brendan Shanahan scored for the Rangers, who ended a six-game road winless streak (0-4-2) with their third victory in four games overall.

"They seem to bring out the best in us and it's a hostile environment here," Renney said. "We wanted to make sure we took the crowd out of it and tried to play our game. We had that success tonight."

The win moved New York out of last place in the Atlantic and within five points of the Flyers.

This will be the second game for Rangers center Scott Gomez back in New Jersey, where he spent his first seven seasons. He has a team-high four points in three games against his former team.

One bad period has cost the Devils in each of their last two games. They allowed three second-period goals in a 4-2 loss to visiting Pittsburgh on Tuesday after they were outshot 20-3 in the third period of a 4-3 defeat to Montreal in the previous contest.

Mike Rupp scored his first two goals of the season for the Devils, who have lost four of six overall, with each defeat coming at home. The Devils have scored only seven goals in those losses.

"We haven't stayed within our game. We've had mental breakdowns," coach Brent Sutter said. "When our team is playing well it is because our detail to our game is very good. Right now it isn't where it needs to be."

Sutter hopes to have captain Jamie Langenbrunner back Friday. Langenbrunner, tied for fourth on the team with 26 points, sat out Tuesday with flu-like symptoms.

Zach Parise and Brian Gionta - New Jersey's leading scorers - have combined for no goals and one assist this season against the Rangers.

heading home for the day now, and ill be there tonight

lets get it done boys!

I wish I could make it because I'm 4-0 at the Rock, but I couldn't find any reasonably priced tickets so it's a no-go for me. I'll be watching it on my new Hi-Def TV in my basement (it is on Hi-Def tonite right?)

i cant take another loss to these blueskirts, time to win against these guys. i have a feeling its gunna be a black out drunk type of night if they make it 5 in a row:shakehead

i cant take another loss to these blueskirts, time to win against these guys. i have a feeling its gunna be a black out drunk type of night if they make it 5 in a row:shakehead
You and me both pal.

I'd like a freaking win (no OT/SO, in regulation) and some goals against Lundqvist for once.

I want another blowout like we had against Phili. Since there is no $1 hot dog night, I think we can get it done.

I'd like a freaking win (no OT/SO, in regulation) and some goals against Lundqvist for once.

Yeah maybe we can score more than one freakin' goal.

Per TG, Janssen, Pandolfo, Brookbank and Greene will be out tonight.

Per TG, Janssen, Pandolfo, Brookbank and Greene will be out tonight.
****, come on

****, come on

I guess we have to suffer that sweet ass D pairing of Vish - Rachunek too...

I cant wait for that...

Also, the sweet 4th line is gunna get me pumped, especially from the bruising play of Aaron Asham.

Per TG, Janssen, Pandolfo, Brookbank and Greene will be out tonight.

***!?

You and me both pal.

Same here. We better beat these guys this time!

I guess we have to suffer that sweet ass D pairing of Vish - Rachunek too...

I cant wait for that...

Also, the sweet 4th line is gunna get me pumped, especially from the bruising play of Aaron Asham.

Man do I miss Scott Stevens, Avery would s*** himself if #4 was playing, so would Hollweg and Orr.
But that's neither here nor there, we need to concentrate on the win, forget big hits, let's get the two points. If we do manage to "run a few of them to the ditch" on the way to a win, all the better :)

Is it game time yet? I'm so ready to leave work and get to the ROCK!

The Devils just CANNOT afford to lose this one! The misery on home ice has to stop!! Beating a NY team wouldn't be bad either! Gotta get 2 points out of this one!!

GO DEVILS!

Same here. We better beat these guys this time!



haha and there it is the three alcoholics of the devils board!

No excuses for the Devils not to win this game. The Rangers won last night, so their desperation isn't has high as it was before there game with the Flyers. The Rangers are playing the second of a back to back on the road, while the Devs are well rested and mostly healthy and last but not least, they haven't beaten the Rangers this year and are desperate for points. If they lose tonight, we may be looking at a team that some on this board consider cup contenders to possibly not making the playoffs altogether. It's not doom and gloom, it's just the reality of the parity in the league and the current playoff race in our conference.

haha and there it is the three alcoholics of the devils board!

Haha woo! you said it! :cheers:

You know, we've been having problems with teams that have ex-devils on them. Are they giving away our trade secrets?

What team doesn't have an ex-devil? :sarcasm:

Secrets?! we don't need no stinking secrets! Someone bury a shoulder into Hollweg's numbers tonight please!

:looks at Rupp:

Man do I miss Scott Stevens, Avery would s*** himself if #4 was playing, so would Hollweg and Orr.
:)

yea, and if my grandmother had balls she'd be my grandfather.....:D

I'll miss the game cause I'll be on a ferry, but I don't mind because I fear a blowout. If Sutter wants more passion against the NY teams, why is he sitting Janssen?

Greene and Janssen out? :shakehead

Rangers win 5-1

you heard it here first. 10/10 wins.......

I'll miss the game cause I'll be on a ferry, but I don't mind because I fear a blowout. If Sutter wants more passion against the NY teams, why is he sitting Janssen?

Exactly. I thought for sure we'd see Cam in for tonight and Sutter sitting Mr. Whatever for the game. I'm not a huge fan of Janssen's because the team needs offense but he should be used for a game like this.

Exactly. I thought for sure we'd see Cam in for tonight and Sutter sitting Mr. Whatever for the game. I'm not a huge fan of Janssen's because the team needs offense but he should be used for a game like this.

he's probably not playing because Sutter knows he's going to run Henrik and start a war.

Lets Go Rangers!

Sutter needs to stop sitting greene out for oduya already. Also how could he not put in cam :(

Lets Go Rangers!

read the posting rules dbag, you're gonna get yourself **** canned if you keep doing that.

I'll be watching this game all the way from LA, good luck Devil's

It'll be brutal if we lose...my roommate's a Ranger fan.

It's been bad enough this year already.

*** I DONT GET IT! why is greene out. this boggles my mind he should be in the lineup day in day out! the odd man out should obviously be rachunek. this is getting on my nerves

*** I DONT GET IT! why is greene out. this boggles my mind he should be in the lineup day in day out! the odd man out should obviously be rachunek. this is getting on my nerves
Sutter prefers Rachunek for the PP, some think otherwise.

*** I DONT GET IT! why is greene out. this boggles my mind he should be in the lineup day in day out! the odd man out should obviously be rachunek. this is getting on my nerves

It perplexes me and pisses me off equally as much that Greene sits in favor of both Oduya and Rachunek.

Oduya has more a right to be in than Rachunek

UGH....I was looking forward too seeing Janssen in there tonight, we could've used him. But, I guess we'll be relying on Clarkson and Rupp and maybe a little of Asham tonight for the toughness then. Hopefully this is the game that sparks the Devils into another streak and gets to them into a scoring blast. We are due for one, and can't keep slipping in losing points.

I would really appreciate it if Sutter would put together the original lines again. :(

*** I DONT GET IT! why is greene out. this boggles my mind he should be in the lineup day in day out! the odd man out should obviously be rachunek. this is getting on my nerves

It perplexes me and pisses me off equally as much that Greene sits in favor of both Oduya and Rachunek.


How bout this scenario: You just bought your dad a Greene jersey for Christmas that cost $185 and he's continually benched and brought up in 95% of the trade deals people want around here.

How pissed do you think I am? :rant:

Next time you see Sutter CJ go chew him out.
Tell him the fans are not happy to see Greene sit over Oduya and Rachunek. Especially given the amount of goals both of them has let through over Greene.

You and me both pal.

Me three. I have some Keystones already lined up.

Me three. I have some Keystones already lined up.

Great choice. As cheap beers go, Keystone is the ****. By far by favorite.

Me three. I have some Keystones already lined up.

all this beer talk, now I think I'm gonna have to get sauced for the game tonight, too. But I'm going in search of some CAMO 22's. :biglaugh:

I'm not claiming to be Mr. Hockey Knowledge, but Greene has been a major disappointment this season and seems to play with no desperation or drive. For a guy who basically came into the season as a rookie, he seems to play like he deserves a spot and doesn't play like he needs to earn one. Now, is he better than the rest? I don't know and it's not saying much anyway.

Go Devils!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :devdance:
Beat the Rangers! :fight:

...it will bring the Islanders one step closer to the Metro Ice Cup!

After all, it would be nice if my poor flu-riddled, IR-prone, 3rd line, lunchpailer Islanders could win SOMETHING this season... and thats the only cup they have a shot at. :help:

Its win-win for both of our teams! ;)

Me three. I have some Keystones already lined up.

Great choice. As cheap beers go, Keystone is the ****. By far by favorite.

all this beer talk, now I think I'm gonna have to get sauced for the game tonight, too. But I'm going in search of some CAMO 22's. :biglaugh:

Ive got 20 Grolsch bottles in my beer fridge ready for tonight. Its on TV here so that should be fun with our awesome lineup...

:cheers::cheers: mateys!!

Go Devils!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :devdance:
Beat the Rangers! :fight:

...it will bring the Islanders one step closer to the Metro Ice Cup!

After all, it would be nice if my poor flu-riddled, IR-prone, 3rd line, lunchpailer Islanders could win SOMETHING this season... and thats the only cup they have a shot at. :help:

Its win-win for both of our teams! ;)
I am ready to crown your guys the Metro Ice Champions!

(Since, in case you didn't realize it, we've been deliberately tanking so we can get the #1 pick in the Metro Ice 2008 Draft ;) )

As for tonight's game, can we please just ****ing win?

Does anyone think Sutter would allow Rupp to play on the PP again? Or was this present from Sutter to Rupp just for one night?

Cannot wait for the game as it should be a blast. Plan to head over to New Jersey in about an hour. God knows what traffic I'll be facing. Since I'm travelling from Westchester County, I'll avoid the city altogether and just use the Garden State Parkway, Route 46 momentarily and then Route 21.

As I said in the crowd predictions thread, I am of course rooting for the visiting team because I'm a fan of theirs for over 20 years, but I have to be respectful to my uncle and don't want to make him look bad to his boss. Otherwise I'll probably not be invited back to another Devils game.

As for Devils fans being frustrated at losing all four to the Rangers so far this season, I understand, but this is nothing. Remember your team had the Rangers' number for 11 or 12 years (including that unbeaten streak)?

Ha ha, TMC... I hear ya. You want the Devils to win so your boys don't fall four points behind. I definitely see the logic on that, but then again Islanders fans hate the Rangers even more!

I'm not claiming to be Mr. Hockey Knowledge, but Greene has been a major disappointment this season and seems to play with no desperation or drive. For a guy who basically came into the season as a rookie, he seems to play like he deserves a spot and doesn't play like he needs to earn one. Now, is he better than the rest? I don't know and it's not saying much anyway.

Why has he been a major disappointment? He's never had terrible game so far like the games that Oduya, Rachunek, and Vishnevski can have. I don't understand how Greene gets so much hate on here when he's a rookie. You guys expected too much from him.

Me three. I have some Keystones already lined up.

Keystones? as in bitter beer face?

dude - you need to step it up a few notches to match the quality of beer to the quality of the team you side with.

At least get up to natural light, MGD, pabst or something. Keystone is down at the far end of the beer freezer - step into the middle. ;)

If I'm not having a Labatt Blue, then I'm having some 7 & 7's tonight.

Why has he been a major disappointment? He's never had terrible game so far like the games that Oduya, Rachunek, and Vishnevski can have. I don't understand how Greene gets so much hate on here when he's a rookie. You guys expected too much from him.

I think some people forget that Greene drank the Louaid, he's a ****ing robot for christ sake, but I don't think ANYONE can take away from him that while he might be emotionless, he often makes smart decisions under pressure and almost never ever seems to get rattled.

maybe that's my own favortism, but while he might not be shocking us all like we may have expected, he's still efficient for the most part as a sophomore, though technically still rookie status.

I am going to predict that they play good in the first 2 period then give the game to the Rags in the third.

UGH!

DISH is only carrying the NYR feed on MSG for this game... I don't get to hear Doc & Chico.... :cry:

Even worse I have to listen to Trouthead.... :rant:

UGH!

DISH is only carrying the NYR feed on MSG for this game... I don't get to hear Doc & Chico.... :cry:

Even worse I have to listen to Trouthead.... :rant:

well we all gotta listen to that ****.

Stan: (insert some rhetorical incoherent arrogant nonsense)
Al: That's right Stan...Henrik Lundqvist is a future hall of famer.
Stan: (insert something cynical, even more irrelevant and psuedo analytical)
Al: Hm...yeah. I think it's fair to say Stan, the Devils just aren't the powerhouse they once were, Brodeur is definitely wearing down and he's probably at the end of his rope. Henrik Lundqvist has been spectacular though, despite his backup outshining him last night, and the fact his save percentage didn't need a terrorist attack to fall like the world trade center. This guy is pure gold. I named my dog after him.
Stan: Speaking of Dogs...I just got through with criticizing Chuck The Duck...
Al: Next up...why I have a man crush on Sean Avery.

well we all gotta listen to that ****.

Stan: (insert some rhetorical incoherent arrogant nonsense)
Al: That's right Stan...Henrik Lundqvist is a future hall of famer.
Stan: (insert something cynical, even more irrelevant and psuedo analytical)
Al: Hm...yeah. I think it's fair to say Stan, the Devils just aren't the powerhouse they once were, Brodeur is definitely wearing down and he's probably at the end of his rope. Henrik Lundqvist has been spectacular though, despite his backup outshining him last night, and the fact his save percentage didn't need a terrorist attack to fall like the world trade center. This guy is pure gold. I named my dog after him.
Stan: Speaking of Dogs...I just got through with criticizing Chuck The Duck...
Al: Next up...why I have a man crush on Sean Avery.

just about sums it up

Good luck Devils, we need it vs this team that owns us this season.

well we all gotta listen to that ****.

Stan: (insert some rhetorical incoherent arrogant nonsense)
Al: That's right Stan...Henrik Lundqvist is a future hall of famer.
Stan: (insert something cynical, even more irrelevant and psuedo analytical)
Al: Hm...yeah. I think it's fair to say Stan, the Devils just aren't the powerhouse they once were, Brodeur is definitely wearing down and he's probably at the end of his rope. Henrik Lundqvist has been spectacular though, despite his backup outshining him last night, and the fact his save percentage didn't need a terrorist attack to fall like the world trade center. This guy is pure gold. I named my dog after him.
Stan: Speaking of Dogs...I just got through with criticizing Chuck The Duck...
Al: Next up...why I have a man crush on Sean Avery.

:biglaugh::biglaugh:

:handclap:

Nice.....

:biglaugh::biglaugh:

:handclap:

Nice.....

haha, I don't mean it as a knock against Henrik as much as I do Al. Just to clear that up before I get jumped by the Rags fans.

Why has he been a major disappointment? He's never had terrible game so far like the games that Oduya, Rachunek, and Vishnevski can have. I don't understand how Greene gets so much hate on here when he's a rookie. You guys expected too much from him.

Hey, you have your opinion and I have mine. He hasn't shown me any passion and is not playing to what he showed in last year's playoffs. And there's a reason why he's in Sutter's dog-house, what they are I don't know, but I bet one of them is attitude.

I am ready to crown your guys the Metro Ice Champions!

(Since, in case you didn't realize it, we've been deliberately tanking so we can get the #1 pick in the Metro Ice 2008 Draft ;) )
:biglaugh: Hahahaha!!!! :D


Ha ha, TMC... I hear ya. You want the Devils to win so your boys don't fall four points behind. I definitely see the logic on that, but then again Islanders fans hate the Rangers even more!
Um yeah maybe thats part of it, too... :o :(

Nah, really its all about the Metro Ice Cup!!! "The Cup" is all that matters in hockey... right? :help:

well we all gotta listen to that ****.
Stan: (insert some rhetorical incoherent arrogant nonsense)
Al: That's right Stan...Henrik Lundqvist is a future hall of famer.
Stan: (insert something cynical, even more irrelevant and psuedo analytical)
Al: Hm...yeah. I think it's fair to say Stan, the Devils just aren't the powerhouse they once were, Brodeur is definitely wearing down and he's probably at the end of his rope. Henrik Lundqvist has been spectacular though, despite his backup outshining him last night, and the fact his save percentage didn't need a terrorist attack to fall like the world trade center. This guy is pure gold. I named my dog after him.
Stan: Speaking of Dogs...I just got through with criticizing Chuck The Duck...
Al: Next up...why I have a man crush on Sean Avery.
:snide: Sounds like the conversation before during and after every Islanders game, as well. Just replace Al "Lone Wolf" Trautwig's Devs bashing with something to the effect of: "And when are the Islanders going to find someone who can step up and score for them?" as well as the obligatory "blah blah 15 year contract, blah blah plays the puck too much, blah blah blah but I love Rick DiPietro. By the way he just let a goal in HAHAHAHAHAHA I mean oh thats too bad..."

Please boycott all hot dogs! If we can just increase chicken and hamburger consumption we can win. Chico is pitching in too - I heard he is hitting pizza tonight.

Please boycott all hot dogs! If we can just increase chicken and hamburger consumption we can win. Chico is pitching in too - I heard he is hitting pizza tonight.

I think he did Pizza last game.

he did pizza last game.

Ok well then no more pizza either! :D

Just win. I don't care how, I just can't stand anymore of this losing to NY crap.

Just win. I don't care how, I just can't stand anymore of this losing to NY crap.
Tell me about it.

I swear they better not come out flat. They better show up on time today. lol

Colin White 2, Rangers 4. I hope I am wrong!!! :cry:

BTW, after seeing the Isles against the Kings, I want Rob Blake and Derek Armstrong.

What would we have to give up???

Thanks!!!! :D

It seems we can play O now but we cant play D anymore lol

word from the arena is the game just sold out.

Colin White 2, Rangers 4. I hope I am wrong!!! :cry:

BTW, after seeing the Isles against the Kings, I want Rob Blake and Derek Armstrong.

What would we have to give up???

Thanks!!!! :D
A first, Kirill Tulupov, and Petr Vrana. That's what I'd ask.

Colin White 2, Rangers 4. I hope I am wrong!!! :cry:

BTW, after seeing the Isles against the Kings, I want Rob Blake and Derek Armstrong.

What would we have to give up???

Thanks!!!! :D

Why the heck are you so obsessed with trades?! :)

It's not gonna happen with this team. Think about it: Rob Blake wouldn't choose NJ over other teams and he would cost a lot for a rental. Armstrong is a centerman, but not good enough to be on our top 2 lines. Why would we need a guy like that?

First of all, implying that Chico eats too much, not cool, Al. Second, who's that guy with Chico?

does anyone have a good stream for this game?

Just go to NHL.com and click on the videos; then the Center Ice tab. . . sign up for the free trial until Feb 4th and watch the game. . . that's what I'm doing. . . the quality is pretty good.

Back home where I have Center Ice and don't have to rely on sopcast.

Let's Go Devils!!!

i got blacked out so i cnat do that unfortunately... i go to school in conneticuit and its blacked out

come on boys, let's get a win! LET'S GO DEVILS!

Lets do this boys.

i ****ing hate Gomez....seeing those highlights makes me sick.

i ****ing hate Gomez....seeing those highlights makes me sick.

I agree. I had a good time ripping the poster of him into itty bitty shreads...it helps :)

I agree. I had a good time ripping the poster of him into itty bitty shreads...it helps :)

I seriously would have wiped my ass with it. haha

I seriously would have wiped my ass with it. haha

Wouldn't want even his image touching me anywhere near there lol

elias needs to have a big game today. im doing my best to not use curses to describe his magical season thus far. devs in a slump, need some life breathed into them and elias the top gun needs to lead the charge and get them back. i dont see that happening, but i hope im proved wrong tonite.

first two shifts really weren't looking good. :shakehead

holy ****, i actually get to watch a game tonight without having to duck back into the store every five minutes

HBO line huh? Heavy body odor?

dammit

****!

You gotta be ******** me.

**** Marty, ****

aww come on *** marty :shakehead

....it begins

haha oh man, it's gonna be a horrible night. what a garbage goal for Marty to let in.

:shakehead

Marty hasn't been himself the past 5 games or so....

..and it has begun...

ridiculous...

boy marty has been great lately hasnt he!!!!! :rant: yet they still wont let weekes start

OMG we already starting lol

I have a feeling it's gonna be one of those nights.

boy marty has been great lately hasnt he!!!!! :rant: yet they still wont let weekes start

He heard them say Sutter said Marty will start. So how is that martys fault. Not his fault sutter wants him to play tomorrow too.

Game over... TV off.

we're being massively outplayed thus far, and as of right now...we're getting trapped out of the game too. the irony is painful.

Asham looks like crap again

Penalty Paul Martin. No a great start. No energy from the Devils it looks like.

And now a penalty...

Asham looks like crap again

He's looked like crap since November. I'm just annoyed he's playing over Janssen.

What the **** happened to this team?!

Game over... TV off.

wow...may as well get used to it...it'll probably be a bad night tonight....and a horrible one on sunday

Can everyone please calm down?

Paging Janssen for some energy. Oh wait, he's not playing. :shakehead

What the **** happened to this team?!

that's a pretty good question. I had at least hoped that although we're slumping a bit, we'd put together a good emotional effort with the Rags, and so far...not even close.

whenever you guys start with the "oh well this one's over" we usually come back..

Avery's funny looking.

we're being massively outplayed thus far, and as of right now...we're getting trapped out of the game too. the irony is painful.

Yeah, isn't it funny how that's not boring when its the rags?

What the **** happened to this team?!

i know seriously its unbelieveable its pathetic and embarassing, the defense is so ****ing bad its not even funny the defense imo needs more help then the offense. for god sakes mike mottau who shouldnt even be in the nhl for god sakes is playing against the other teams top line :help:

Avery's funny looking.

yeah I think i see some of his freckles around the neck of his jersey. he needs to get that under control.

That's the first time I've seen Marty clear it like that in a long time.

Outside the game a bit but why does one ref have a white stripe down his pants. It's bothering me.

holy **** Parise just ****kkkkkked Roszival upppppp

Parise with a big hit.

pariseee with the big hit :yo:

**** yeah Parise!

Parise the new Phaneuf?!

Damn, I love seeing Roszival hit

What a hit by Zach!!!

Thanks for joining the games Devils.

Rupp goin for his 3rd and misses the net

Well now the game got some balls...which is nice to see. But man, watching the physical play pick up, I can't help but wonder how bad someone would be dead if Cam was playing right now.

Wow, this got a lot more entertaining real quick.

Rupp goin for his 3rd and misses the net

this guy should be on the first line with the way hes been playing...........btw see what happens when u get it on the forecheck hard and take the man

who is this team throwing the body around? wow.

What do you know if hit the Rangers defense they end up turning the puck over and you keep the puck in their zone and get chances. What a novel concept thanks for finally realizing that Devils.

It's pretty obvious that we bring the best out of the NY teams...

I just can't believe we have such a hard time against them....

who is this team throwing the body around? wow.

Seriously!

we have to get better shots. sigh. Should try to shoot higher on queenie

yeah lots of body, too bad they shoot like ****ing infants.

Doggie pile on Lundvqist!
Either Gionta needs to have a harder shot, so it will go through the goalie, or he needs to stop shooting at their chests.

*** has gotten into Rupp hahaha

Mike Rupp carrying the puck really has to be acknowledged. he's been fantastic lately.

Sucking back on my 4th beer of the night so far boys, this sucks.

Lovely trap from the NYR....

Sick.

why chico, why? Stop talking about GOMEZ and JAGR. We don't care if they have clicked!!!!!

I like how the refs are letting a lot of the little stuff go and letting them play

why chico, why? Stop talking about GOMEZ and JAGR. We don't care if they have clicked!!!!!

But, they were reunited and now they're scoring....

Asham = invisible man.

Frustrating much??

We have barely had one scoring chance in this period.....

unbelievable....

But, they were reunited and now they're scoring....

gayness ensues

I know some things have been said about him lately but, if you ask me, Brylin is one of the most visible guys on the ice thus far. He's undoubtedly playing 110%

gayness ensues

They bunk together, except there is no other bed. ;)

this seems like a game the devils arent gonna get more then 1 goal :help:

gayness ensues

explains the way gomez skates :biglaugh:

I think Elias has a love affair with shooting at the Queens right pad.

Come on Elias you shot it right into him.

I know some things have been said about him lately but, if you ask me, Brylin is one of the most visible guys on the ice thus far. He's undoubtedly playing 110%

Like Doc just said, Brylin is one of the 2 guys that has scored agaisnt the Rags this year, at least someone is showing some heart against this softer than butter Rangers squad.

Nice chance from Elias...

Lundqvist is giving up a lot of big fat rebounds so far.

the ****ing queen looks like he's on his game

Lundqvist is giving up a lot of big fat rebounds so far.

And we NEED to pounce on them.:rant:

Can anybody else say 2-2-1...

I hate the Rags.

Piss poor period. They weren't ready to start the game and that is unacceptable.

That was interesting what Chico said about Jagr's contract. If he doesn't score 80 points this season he becomes a UFA...or was there more to that?

just so frustrating :shakehead i am at a loss of words the talent of this team right now, mark my words: they will barely get into the playoffs if they do get in, also defensive help please and why PEG was ever split up is beyond me

Marty should take full blame for that goal.....just unacceptable to allow a goal like that in a game like this..

If not for that blunder this game is tied going into the 2:nd period....

Now it's gonna be hard trying to break the Rangers' trap....

I really hate the fact that I have to watch the two old farty rangers fans talk inbetween periods

Marty should take full blame for that goal.....just unacceptable to allow a goal like that in a game like this..

If not for that blunder this game is tied going into the 2:nd period....

Now it's gonna be hard trying to break the Rangers' trap....

I actually agree with you. Very very weak goal.

Dubinsky is even saying he wasnt shooting, that was a soft goal for sure.

Again no help from the forwards on the defensive side of the puck, White tries to clear, but is closed down by a Ranger forechecker, and the loose puck is pounced on by Dubinksy, where the hell was the centerman??

Infuriating.....

That was interesting what Chico said about Jagr's contract. If he doesn't score 80 points this season he becomes a UFA...or was there more to that?
84 points i think, and they have to win 1 playoff round. If he doesnt get that then the contract if over

Marty should take full blame for that goal.....just unacceptable to allow a goal like that in a game like this..

If not for that blunder this game is tied going into the 2:nd period....

Now it's gonna be hard trying to break the Rangers' trap....

well the (white?) turnover before it didn't help either, but yeah...it was pathetic not to save that.

That was interesting what Chico said about Jagr's contract. If he doesn't score 80 points this season he becomes a UFA...or was there more to that?

he has to get 84 points, win a round of the playoffs or win the cup to get an extension I think...

he has to get 84 points, win a round of the playoffs or win the cup to get an extension I think...

I'm pretty sure Chico said that if he doesn't make the requirements (84 points and win the first round) his contact is over. He has 1 year left on it. Chico also mentioned that if infact he doesn't make those numbers...the Capitals free up $3 million on their cap.

Dubinsky is even saying he wasnt shooting, that was a soft goal for sure.


no, he said he was shooting for a rebound, from that angle/distance you hit it as hard as you can, you hope it goes in, but you are aiming for a far side rebound.

If we lose this one we're just a couple of points away from losing a playoff spot. If we win this one we're back in first in the division and 2:nd in the Conference.

Does the importance of this game needs to be stressed ANY more!!!?? I can't believe the Devils are acting like that in a game like this...

what with these ugly chicks on the intermission?

Well Al agrees that Greene looks kind of like Niedermayer. He said he "guess" Greene has to be better in his own zone but you can tell Al doesn't agree with that.

I'm pretty sure Chico said that if he doesn't make the requirements (84 points and win the first round) his contact is over. He has 1 year left on it. Chico also mentioned that if infact he doesn't make those numbers...the Capitals free up $3 million on their cap.

correct

I'm pretty sure Chico said that if he doesn't make the requirements (84 points and win the first round) his contact is over. He has 1 year left on it. Chico also mentioned that if infact he doesn't make those numbers...the Capitals free up $3 million on their cap.
yea, the rangers pay about 4.1 mill, thats the cap hit for jagr for the rangers. the caps have to pay the rest of the money.

what with these ugly chicks on the intermission?

Im sure you guys can come up with a better looking chick than that!!!

Miss New Jersey, jeezzz....

The Devils at least performed better as the period went on with the hitting and the shooting. The finishing needs to be better, but that's been a problem for the Devils for most of the last...13 seasons or so?

Well Al agrees that Greene looks kind of like Niedermayer. He said he "guess" Greene has to be better in his own zone but you can tell Al doesn't agree with that.

he's no Roszival :sarcasm:

guys final score of this game will be devils 4 rangers 2.

Well Al agrees that Greene looks kind of like Niedermayer. He said he "guess" Greene has to be better in his own zone but you can tell Al doesn't agree with that.

Mottau and Vish should be sitting IMO...

Also Asham the Invisible too...

6th beer....

yea, the rangers pay about 4.1 mill, thats the cap hit for jagr for the rangers. the caps have to pay the rest of the money.

That really sucks.

yea, the rangers pay about 4.1 mill, thats the cap hit for jagr for the rangers. the caps have to pay the rest of the money.

Correct. Although Chico is wrong the rest of Jagr's contract is does not count against the Capitals' cap. They just have to pay the rest. Still the Washington wants Jagr to become a UFA this year.

Correct. Although Chico is wrong the rest of Jagr's contract is does not count against the Capitals' cap. They just have to pay the rest. Still the Washington wants Jagr to become a UFA this year.

says a lot about a player when the old team pays part of the salary just to get rid of the player

Give Colin White a big assist in the first goal. Tape to tape pass to Dubinsky when all he had to do was chip the puck along the boards.
Not enough scoring chances once again. It's getting old, same ole punchless Devils. :rant:

good chance for madden there

did the Rags start the period on the PP? Oh no...we're just ****ing awful in our own zone.

Correct. Although Chico is wrong the rest of Jagr's contract is does not count against the Capitals' cap. They just have to pay the rest. Still the Washington wants Jagr to become a UFA this year.

I found a site that indicates that the Caps are still paying $4.5 million of his salary up to and including the 2007-08 season.

Wth are you doing whitey???

how do you call that, he fell cause of the hit :rant:

what a **** call....they might as well call it broken stick penalty.


bring back the ****ing wood already. composites can eat my ****

What the hell was that Colin???

That pairing has absolutely no cohesion....

Bad call.

A shorthanded goal would be very nice right now.

Christ. Nigel Dawes almost kills us again.

This is painful...

marty!!

Put In Weekes

Gameover

*** marty

what with these ugly chicks on the intermission?

The hag on the right was obviously a Floppers fan from South Jersey. She talked funny (and looked worse).

son of a *****

A very very bad goal. One that we have seen a lot unfortunately.

What the hell is this I come back and its 2-0 grrrrr

embarrasment...

this is ****ing unacceptable!!! this team is just a headscratcher.....

they can go **** themselves!

****......

It just went off Brodeur's skate and in. ****ing hell, guys.

hahaha

Call a timeout.

Brodeur's weakness is exposed.

I:cheers:s Marty drunk, too?

by the way, for as great as he's been over the past few years, I'm more than willing to trade Gionta for the right price.

Time to wake up out of this funk DEVILS!!!!!!!!!!

Take the body Rupp don't try and poke check the puck away.

Still should be 0-0 if it wasn't for martys weak goals.

Like I said...I'm happy if this team makes the playoffs this year....

I just can't believe a guy like Marty is costing us games like this.....

Someone start a fight. We need a change of momentum.

weeeee elias ol behind the backer to nobody:handclap:

**** this, I'm not going to watch them play the Rangers anymore, ever.

Woop!

Like I said...I'm happy if this team makes the playoffs this year....

I just can't believe a guy like Marty is costing us games like this.....

Before I thought this was the year we get a decent draft position for once. Now I'm thinking we might just be a 7th or 8th seed. Who kn-

GOOAAAALLLLL

Zach you friggin beast

WOOOOOOOOOOOOT never give upWOOOOOOOOOOT

Yeah baby!!!!

Score they finally get a break because that was a bad goal by Lundqvist.

**** yea Zach!! LETS GO BOYS!

ok....nice parise

PARISEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE thank ****ing god. What a beautiful play by the young man, but 1 against Lundqvist for us is it.

hahah, Parise scored another on Lundy from behind the goal line.....

Finally, is that Parise????

3 crappy goals tbh hahahaha

PARISE ON THE REBOUND! Off Lundqvist's skate! Just pounding it back and the Devils got a break!

2-1.

PARISEEEE huge goal :handclap:

great effort there, that garbage goal negates the previous one scored against marty

by the way, for as great as he's been over the past few years, I'm more than willing to trade Gionta for the right price.

He'd be a tough sell since he hasn't done crap in a while

hhaahahahahaha elias is playing with rupp and asham.....brilliant!!!!

hhaahahahahaha elias is playing with rupp and asham.....brilliant!!!!

Ok good I wasn't seeing things.

gotta love when rags have 2-0 lead lol

How come that's not a ****ing kneeing penalty.

That's ********.

For christ sake, the Rangers are softer than marshmallow, and were making them look like spartan warriors.

Janssen has to play soon.

C'mon Oduya, be more aware......

Yeah Oduya keep that puck in...

God I cringe everytime I hear Oduya's name

How come that's not a ****ing kneeing penalty.

That's ********.

Because the guy who went down wasn't wearing red white and blue and I agree...its BS

COME DEVILS MAKE THEM PAY NOW on PP

It’s time for a PSE&G Power Play! If PSE&G’s power was like the Devils power play I wouldn’t be able to type this message.

PP!!! leyts tie this game up! playing great last 5 minutes here

Powerplay coming up. Let's do it.

BIG ****ing power play right here. we need this bad. we're dominating right now. this can change the whole course of the game.


well, of course as long as Marty doesn't let in more **** goals like a hack backup would.

God I cringe everytime I hear Oduya's name

I close me eyes cause I cant watch when he is out :biglaugh:

This is more like it!!!!

Clarkie is a beast on the puck, and Madden has been the best forward on the ice, and they draw a penalty.

Keep it going boys!!

ugh the ******* hummer commercial again:rant::rant::rant:

Wow, a Devils commercial! Don't see too many of those.

Devils look 1000% better after that goal. Time for the PSE&G Power Play!

This is more like it!!!!

Clarkie is a beast on the puck, and Madden has been the best forward on the ice, and they draw a penalty.

Keep it going boys!!
I thought it was game over? I'm confused...

wow. Elias just got ****ed up.

O no not Patty

Nooooooooooooooo! Elias gets cut in the face!