Monthly Archives: February 2011

During the Devils’ 9-1-2 stretch going into last night’s game against the eighth-seeded Hurricanes, the Devils have cut a once insurmountable 27-point playoff deficit to a still-formidable 16. Our three-game ‘series’ against Carolina (three games in the next twelve days, … Continue reading →

Suddenly, Henrik Lundqvist is riding the pine. The King has slumped since his best game of the year- a 1-0 shutout of the Canucks at MSG last month. Having let in questionable goals in each of his last four starts, … Continue reading →

After stubbing their toe on Friday, the Devils made sure they didn’t fall into a pothole this afternoon, coming out with a purpose early against the Habs and hanging on late despite the fact that Martin Brodeur left the game … Continue reading →

The bad Hab-it continues. The Canadiens’ mastery of the Rangers once again was too much for our team to overcome. Even in a game they deserved a better fate, it didn’t matter because Carey Price stood tall turning aside all … Continue reading →

Since the first week of January, the Devils haven’t had many slip-ups, going 8-1-1 in their prior ten games and fanning the ridiculous optomism about making a miracle playoff run. When you’re in the position the Devils are you really … Continue reading →

Throughout most of his career, Henrik Lundqvist has owned the Devils. However, that certainly wasn’t the case last night with a rejuvenated Devil club coming into MSG and chasing him in a satisfying 3-2 win before a sparse crowd. The … Continue reading →

At times, Martin Brodeur can say too much. That was exactly the case the other day in regards to losing. A term the future Hall Of Fame Devil netminder is unfamiliar with. Unless you count the Devils’ being eliminated by … Continue reading →

Sometimes, the game of hockey is quite simple. In the playoffs, it usually comes down to goaltending. In Tuesday’s case between a pair of All-Stars, Marc-Andre Fleury was better than Henrik Lundqvist. The Cup winner bested the gold medalist with Fleury … Continue reading →

Even the Devils’ 2-1 win against Ottawa isn’t enough to lift the latest dark cloud hanging over the franchise – and no I’m not talking about the dopey icestorm that kept me and thousands home as no-shows for the game … Continue reading →