Zajacs Bowl Cut
Lets Go Baby
fumbling routine clears happens by every team multiple times per period. The goalie absolutely has to save goal 3 and I have no idea what he was doing on goal 1 either
GDT: ECQF GM1 - New Jersey Devils host the New York Rangers - 7PM EST on MSG2 and MSGSN
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fumbling routine clears happens by every team multiple times per period. The goalie absolutely has to save goal 3 and I have no idea what he was doing on goal 1 either
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I want to like him, believe me.
But it's hard to root for a 6'5 defenseman who regularly bails out on hits like he does. When games get tougher it becomes increasingly obvious. Just no intensity in his game and it's really tough to ignore.
How do you not see that they are perfectly countering what the devils have been successful at? LOL. whatever.
Zajacs Bowl Cut
Lets Go Baby
hes an offensive minded DMan who put up nearly a a point per game
if you're expecting him to throw big time body checks, thats on you. He isnt and has never been that.
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guitarguyvic
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Because I actually watch what the players on the ice are doing?
Devils don’t even look like they are skating at full speed. I guess the rangers figured out how to make them skate slower than usual through some magical spell?
You want to say they lack playoff exp I agree but if you are in your twenties you are longer a kid..
Richer's Ghost
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I'm not expecting him to throw body checks. I'm expecting him to go retrieve pucks without being afraid of getting hit.
They are intercepting all the passes. They have been blocking all the shots. They are letting them skate however they want. idk what the hell you're watching.
SJinNewJersey
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How about we get one early this period and make this a game.
njdevils1982
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But like, being physical and throwing big checks isn't in his game... He's never been seen like that. He brings a lot on the offensive side, one of the best. That's why he signed the big bucks. Maybe your expectations of him are unrealistic based on his scouting report and what he's paid to do?
The Grinder
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It’s just game 1. It’s just game 1. It’s just game 1.
Breath.
We have seen how mentally tough this team is all year so I’m not worried yet, but damned if they are not young and their stars are largely inexperienced in this type of game. Everything is a learning experience and this stings but let’s see how they respond.
Breath.
We have seen how mentally tough this team is all year so I’m not worried yet, but damned if they are not young and their stars are largely inexperienced in this type of game. Everything is a learning experience and this stings but let’s see how they respond.
Richer's Ghost
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NJDevilsFan21
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I never want to see this first PP unit again after this season. It never was good and constantly gives up grade A short handed chances. There's no need to stack everyone onto it. It's a too many cooks in the kitchen unit. Split it up so that when our PP1 sucks, like it does right now, we can at least try to rely more on the second unit. Instead trying to juggling 5 on 5 lines as the solution to why our PP has zero shots on 4 attempts.
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Rangers are playimg to their strengths and taking away what our strengths are. It’s frustrating . The are dictating the game so far.
We need a goal. Just for the next game so we get some comfidence or we will get frustrated and not play our game.
We need a goal. Just for the next game so we get some comfidence or we will get frustrated and not play our game.
It's a valid point against the Devils. But response will be key.
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Would LOVE to see a vet pick one up here
Martin was better positionally, and not anywhere near as good offensively.
Dougie is a Rafalski with worse defense, and we don't have anybody to partner him with who can cover up the warts like Stevens could.
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This game reminds me of game 1 of the ECF in 2012 more than anything.
I think that was the semi-easy shutout Lundqvist had, right?
He had one that was very light like a 1995 Marty shutout and then he had one where he legit stood on his head, which was game 3 in Newark.
The only scary part about this game is that Shesterkin hasn't really been the difference here. He ain't even faced a power play shot tonight.
They're outshooting us and we've been trailing literally the entirety of this game.
We've been AWFUL. We've killed one of two penalties, 0 for 4 on the PP and outshot 3-0 on our power plays.
I think that was the semi-easy shutout Lundqvist had, right?
He had one that was very light like a 1995 Marty shutout and then he had one where he legit stood on his head, which was game 3 in Newark.
The only scary part about this game is that Shesterkin hasn't really been the difference here. He ain't even faced a power play shot tonight.
They're outshooting us and we've been trailing literally the entirety of this game.
We've been AWFUL. We've killed one of two penalties, 0 for 4 on the PP and outshot 3-0 on our power plays.
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