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Devils begin postseason this weekend with a cloud of uncertainty

In my recap of Devils-Canes playoff history I pretty well glossed over the most recent of the series, and the only one where a majority of the players were involved with – the second-round matchup two years ago. With good … Continue reading

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Still-struggling Devils at a crisis point after Hughes injury in Vegas

I’ve been wringing my hands for two months with this Devils team, not wanting to go completely off the deep end in part because of how awful the bottom of the East is – after all, the team is still … Continue reading

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Devils finish tough five-game homestand with seven points out of ten

I’m only being half flip with my title here…for most of this season the Devils have certainly found it tougher sledding in front of their home fans at the Rock than they did playing anywhere in the rest of the … Continue reading

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Key Blueshirts’ Disappearing Act Wearing Thin

The Rangers showed little passion in a disappointing 5-1 loss to the Devils at home. Their opponent gave them several chances to make it a game. Key Blueshirts disappear in loss. Continue reading

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Rangers’ Berard to Miss Hudson Rivalry Game against Devils

The Rangers host the Devils in the first Battle of Hudson on Monday night at Madison Square Garden. Brett Berard suffered an upper-body injury and will miss the big game. How the Devils stack up. Continue reading

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Devils don’t enjoy home cooking on Thanksgiving weekend

The last time I posted, the Devils had just completed their Florida trip and were on their first (and thus far only) extended break of the season before this most recent stretch of seven games in twelve nights, concluding tonight … Continue reading

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Devils resume winning ways on Florida trip

With some actual time off between games for once this season, now is probably a good time for more of an overview post with the Devils, especially given that they’ve officially reached their quarter pole of the season. After winning … Continue reading

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Devils starting to hit their stride?

It’s taken me a while to write, in part because I need to find my motivation back for blogging November game or week recaps, and in part because I just haven’t watched much lately for one reason or another – … Continue reading

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Which Rangers and Devils Would you Vote for?

Over their historic rivalry that peaked in the 1990s thanks to legendary players, the Rangers and Devils have provided fans with plenty of excitement spanning over three decades. Continue reading

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Struggling Devils approaching crossroads

After a strong 5-2 start to the season, the Devils have hit their first mini-crisis (for the moment) after back-to-back home games where they allowed a combined fourteen goals in losses to Washington and Tampa Bay. There’s only so much … Continue reading

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