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Murphy’s Law envelops Devil season

Of course it’s stating the obvious at this point that with fifteen games to go in the Devils’ season, the Devils will not be going to the postseason for a fourth straight year.  After four months where the team actually … Continue reading

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Another depressing trade deadline

For many hockey fans, deadline day on Monday is an exciting time of year.  If you’re a playoff contender you’re looking forward to what new pieces your GM can add to a playoff push.  Fans of teams that are out … Continue reading

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Game Review: Hell To Pay

The Devils ended their three-game losing streak by posting a much needed win in the final regular season meeting against the Hudson rival Rangers. They earned it with a 5-2 home victory before a sellout crowd of 16,514 at The … Continue reading

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Devils outside the bubble after hell week

Until recently there hasn’t been much to complain about this Devils season.  For all the harping I’ve done on their inability to beat bad teams even being in the playoff race was still exceeding expectations.  At times they’ve been wildly … Continue reading

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A night worthy of a legend

After all the hype and anticipation that had been building for months to yesterday’s number retirement ceremony for the legendary Martin Brodeur, the hour between 6:15 and 7:15 last night actually managed to live up to the advance buildup, if not … Continue reading

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Devils legend Brodeur made Hudson Rivalry great

It will be a special night in Newark. It’s already been memorable for Devils legend Martin Brodeur, who finally saw his statue unveiled Monday before a gathering full of a sea of black and red at The Prudential Center. As … Continue reading

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Rangers hold on against relentless Devils 2-1

Well, they sure didn’t make it easy on themselves. Can this schizo team ever? Even after controlling most of the game, the Rangers to hold on for a 2-1 win over the scrappy Devils at MSG. What should’ve been an … Continue reading

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Brodeur honored with statue, number retirement

While the next few days are crucial to the Devils’ present playoff chase, they’ll also be celebrating a big part of their storied past by honoring legendary goaltender Martin Brodeur early next week with both a statue outside the Prudential … Continue reading

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Devils pull big rivalry win out of a hat

Sometimes a million different things determine the outcome of a game, and sometimes it’s much less nuanced the way it was tonight – under siege for the entire game, Cory Schneider just flat out refused to allow the Devils to … Continue reading

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Devils keep rolling towards the break

Nothing encapsulates an NHL season better than the last month for the Devils.  After going 1-5 in a six-game stretch that had them on the outside looking in of a playoff spot, suddenly they’re hot again after winning four in … Continue reading

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