Devils climbing into the playoff race?
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SKNJD9
Hi, I'm mat.
With Larsson really starting to come on ( Hedman situation v2 ) it's looking even luckier.
That was about the end of our hockey god blessing though
Roomtemperature
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Oh yeah they were awful a few games this homestand yet still got a point or two. That and the Pens game come to mind
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With Larsson really starting to come on ( Hedman situation v2 ) it's looking even luckier.
That was about the end of our hockey god blessing though
I had a feeling that as soon as PDB got the boot Larsson would start to turn it on. That guy really screwed around with some of the Devils young players.
SKNJD9
Hi, I'm mat.
Statisticaly it's like 0.8%. Wait until we're at least 6-8 pts out before setting yourself up for a let down.
We're been playing crap teams for the most part and getting badly out shot every night.
We're going to come back to earth here soon.
Super Cake
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I would absolutely not say they are dominating any of their games.
Getting outshot and only putting up a couple of shots on the other net is not dominating.
The Devils are getting great goaltending and just capitalizing on the shots they do take. But i would absolutely not say they are dominating.
Also, you just played the Leafs who are now on a 11th game losing streak. This thread is way too premature.
Getting outshot and only putting up a couple of shots on the other net is not dominating.
The Devils are getting great goaltending and just capitalizing on the shots they do take. But i would absolutely not say they are dominating.
Also, you just played the Leafs who are now on a 11th game losing streak. This thread is way too premature.
ThirdManIn
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It isn't impossible, but it is highly improbable. Considering that, perhaps in the future you should more accurately title your threads, especially when the only thing in the OP is "discuss." Also, using an HF meme in the title to get more clicks shouldn't happen.
I changed it to a question to try to foster a little discussion. They are twelve points back with 31 games to play. That's a pretty big gap, hardly "roaring into a playoff spot."
Hero
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8-2-2 in their last 12.
If Wsh or Bos slides, and they keep current pace. Sure.
But highly unlikely still.
If Wsh or Bos slides, and they keep current pace. Sure.
But highly unlikely still.
Here are the Devils shots for in their last 5 games.
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They're 4-0-1 in those games.
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They're 4-0-1 in those games.
DenisSamson3
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Here are the Devils shots for in their last 5 games.
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14
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They're 4-0-1 in those games.
It's so strange.
Super Cake
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Besides the Penguins, the Devils played some pretty bad teams in the last 5 games.
Leafs 2x, Sens, Panthers and Penguins.
DenisSamson3
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Yeah but under Deboer they would blow those leads. This team would probably go .500 or under for the home stand while getting more shots on net.
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GentlemanOfLeisure
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Dumping a season to get the next Chad Kilger or Gilbert Brule?
They werent getting McDavid anyway. Buffalo and Edmonton are ridiculous right now.
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They're really just separating themselves from the real bottom feeders. It'd take a pretty miraculous run for them to make it.
Also, of their 8 wins in the past 12 games, only 1 of those was against a team currently in playoff position.
Also, of their 8 wins in the past 12 games, only 1 of those was against a team currently in playoff position.
NoQuitInNewMexico
it's okay cause it's all just the way it should be
I was terrified that they'd get McDavid. I guess it can still happen mathematically but I can breathe easier.
Happy for Scotty Gomez and I guess Larsson, there's some good stories, but there's not a whole lot of talent on that roster.
Happy for Scotty Gomez and I guess Larsson, there's some good stories, but there's not a whole lot of talent on that roster.
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That's the thing. They've played a bunch of bottom feeders, looked pretty terrible (I mean, they averaged like 14 shots a game over that stretch, or something like that), and some how came out with the win most nights. When they played Pit, they didn't even look like they belonged on the same ice surface as them. I was embarrassed for them watching that game.
As a Devils fan it's nice to see them win. **** tanking. But the keen observer will note that they have been much less than impressive during this run. It won't last. But it's a good thing to create and maintain a winning attitude, and there have been bright spots like the play of Larsson and Schneider. Realistically there is no chance they make the playoffs, but I sure as hell will be rooting for them to.
Devils basically have to go 22-7-1 or 21-6-3 to make it 96 points. And 96 points only gives us a 55% chance to get in according to Sports Club Stats. Certainly not impossible, and they don't have the toughest of schedules remaining.
Don't see it happening, but I'll stay hopeful I guess.
Don't see it happening, but I'll stay hopeful I guess.
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Devils Trap
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Agreed. I just like that we are winning games .. Even though tanking would be better off
ForeverJerseyGirl
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I think at best we'll finish just outside a playoff spot like 2011, but seeing this team actually win games and show some signs of mental resilience makes me a lot more optimistic as a fan.
