GDT: Devils @ Panthers 6pm EST (MSG, ESPN+)

[Emperoreddy]

Florida made better saves on that empty net then Vitek has all year

 

[MasterofGrond]

A feat not even Good Luke could manage

 

[Bleedred]

Unlike the Vancouver game we looked awful all night though.

At least we looked good in the 1st tonight.

 

[devilsblood]

I think Nemec benefits a lot from having way more pro experience, which should cushion him a little.

I do expect him to also hit a rough patch at some point. Hopefully after Luke pulls it back together, lol

Just say the words.

 

[SETHROLLINS]

I’m sorry if this has been talked about already but I couldn’t find any info on Twitter. Did Bratt return from injury after leaving the powerplay early in the third? I’m not sure if he took another shift after that.

 

[Emperoreddy]

Bahl's game card looks iffy, but I think he's had some real solid moments and games lately. I never thought he could hit that stretch pass to Bratt and he's asserting himself much more physically. He just needs to play a simple game.

He really hasn't been that bad this year. He might be over exposed with Siegs out right now but he is fine.

 

[Bleedred]

Wait. Does this mean @Bleedred has to do the next GDT???

*PHEAR*

Too bad it can’t be Bleed and DD go to Boston.

I don’t think I can swing that trip. And I sure ain’t driving it. Not that I could make it in time anyway.

 

[Triumph]

I’m sorry if this has been talked about already but I couldn’t find any info on Twitter. Did Bratt return from injury after leaving the powerplay early in the third? I’m not sure if he took another shift after that.

He did take another shift, yes.

 

[HersheyBob27]

They had a lot of breakdowns. They gave up a lot of high danger chances. But they finally got goaltending and they got a ton of help from the iron.

If they got this goaltending all season, they would be at the top of the league. They played way worse today than they normally do.

What a warped way to look at the game tonight. Final score is all that matters at the end of the day. We played the right way and won . LGD

 

[None Shall Pass]

I’m sorry if this has been talked about already but I couldn’t find any info on Twitter. Did Bratt return from injury after leaving the powerplay early in the third? I’m not sure if he took another shift after that.

Yes he did

 

[Emperoreddy]

Lukes has had a rough series of games, which probably makes sense since he's right around his career max (and the NCAA schedule isn't close to as relentless as the NHL). Important learning experience for him. He'll pick it back up.

People have absurd expectations sometimes. Kids a rookie.

 

[ZachaFlockaFlame]

Nemec also played 71 games last year, he’s already gone through the rookie wall, Luke hasn’t yet and is approaching a career high in games already.

Ya true, I thought people would've had more worries with Nemec than Luke tbh but I'm glad they both Devils at this point to even have the debate lmao

 

[NJDevs26]

Just the fact I saw Bratt on the postgame made me feel better about a potential injury lol

 

[Bleedred]

Bahl always looks good to me in person. I don’t know why, but he looks solid in person. I think he can carve out a career like Merrill where he kicks around the league for a really long time, but I also don’t think he’s really a piece that will be here super long term either.

He’s a monster in person too. Some of these guys line huge in person when you’re that close to them.

Even Smith is huge in person.

Bratt not so much. Same with Jack.

Luke looks big but a bit skinny. Normal for a 20 year old player.

I guess Mercer got hurt in the 1st? He didn’t miss many shifts though.

 

[glenwo2]

That's right baby. I mean look at what's going on here, individually. Bahl has had a monster few games (less so tonight). Nemec was terrific. Both Smith and Miller played exactly the way they need to play. Marino had a few moments looking like last year.

We've got like five fourth liners in the lineup and they all contributed for two games in a row.

Holz Lazar McLeod, Bastian all playing some of their best hockey. Nico battling.

Bratt with maybe his best game this year against Tampa and starting again tonight.

Even Toffoli didn't hurt us.

I just didn't see that many mistakes out there, irrespective of the number of chances or where they were on the ice. And when we are missing regulars that is all I can ask

Bratt's 200 ft game has really developed.

he's gone from All-offense/razzle-dazzle to a bit more substance and grit.

 

[billingtons ghost]

Bratt's 200 ft game has really developed.

he's gone from All-offense/razzle-dazzle to a bit more substance and grit.

He really has. And although I never want Jack in the stands, the Tampa announcers were saying his much he is picking up the leadership mantle and carrying it. His back checking and decision making seem to be ramping up.

 

[Bleedred]

Still, crucial win with the Washington Washups still twitching and the Piles still racking up points. Philly not dead yet either.

Crucial 3 points so far.

Boston doesn’t scare me too much offensively, but will be very hard to come back on if we go down. Unlike Tampa, who really just aren’t good this year. They’re low key mediocre and floating on reputation and some of the big talent they have.

 

[devilsblood]

He really hasn't been that bad this year. He might be over exposed with Siegs out right now but he is fine.

He was playing much tougher minutes then Sieg's.

I don't want to say for sure, but I think his play has been promising.

 

[glenwo2]

Just the fact I saw Bratt on the postgame made me feel better about a potential injury lol

Well he wasn't wrapped up in a Cast so that's good.

 

[ZachaFlockaFlame]

Still, crucial win with the Washington Washups still twitching and the Piles still racking up points. Philly not dead yet either.

Crucial 3 points so far.

Boston doesn’t scare me too much offensively, but will be very hard to come back on if we go down. Unlike Tampa, who really just aren’t good this year. They’re low key mediocre and floating on reputation and some of the big talent they have.

I think the Flyers are the biggest lock out of the teams ahead of us in the Metro, they just scream Trotz Isles for some f***ing reason. Really annoyed at the Jets

 

[Zajacs Bowl Cut]

a future top pairing of Luke and Simon will be the best D pair in the NHL IMO

 

[My3Sons]

Nemec seems to be more ahead of schedule defensively than Luke. Am i crazy?

Yes

 

[FascinationStreet]

another great win and Mcleod looks like a beast as usual

 

[MasterofGrond]

would love to eke out a point or two from the mid as f*** bruins

that's the real trotz isles squad, tbh. goaltending and f*** all else

 

[Camille the Eel]

I think the Flyers are the biggest lock out of the teams ahead of us in the Metro, they just scream Trotz Isles for some f***ing reason. Really annoyed at the Jets

The Flyers are legitimately a sound and competitive team that’s now gaining confidence and getting better game by game. They have good goal tending and solid defense. They are young and athletic and are starting to believe. They have enough firepower with Tippet, Koneckny, Farrabee and also play a physical game. To me they are the big surprise of the year in the Metro and right now I like their chances better than I like the Caps or the Isles.

I mean who expected this ?