GDT: ECQF GM1 - New Jersey Devils host the New York Rangers - 7PM EST on MSG2 and MSGSN

[Emperoreddy]

I want an elite goalie so bad.

Switch goalies and we still lose. We did not put enough on net, and we did not challenge Igor nearly enough.

We were one and done every single shift and never were able to get behind their D

 

[PKs Broken Stick]

I disagree with that they weren’t ready to start. They drew to PP’s in the opening 10 minutes. They were trying to be too fine on the PP’s though and couldn’t hit the net. The Wood offensive zone penalty was a back breaker. They scored immediately on their PP allowing them to sit back.

End of the day you have play smart.

Sure, but they stuck to their reg season crap while the Rangers adjusted, and they didn't adjust anything to what the Rangers are good at.

 

[glenwo2]

Saaros still gives up two or three and we lose. Goaltending wasn't the diff.

Going 0-4 on the PP was brutal.

 

[Saint Beaurivage]

They score big time next game. You know the drill. lol, easy peasy.

 

[Bcap88]

Rip a shot of liquor before warmups you up tight turds

 

[Xirik]

I didn’t think Mercer was great and Tatar fell off as the game went on. Hischier and Hughes both had to do too much themselves. Bratt and Meier need to uo their pace and vision . You’d think Bratt would realize this playoffs will have a big impact on that big ckntract he wants. He loses $12,451.65 every shift he doesn’t score.

It felt like only Nico and Mercer showed to have sustained pressure in the Rangers end.

 

[WhiskeyYerTheDevils]

Is there a positive to take from this game besides that it only counts as 1 win?

Hopefully it means we play our best players next game

 

[Unknown Caller]

Saaros still gives up two or three and we lose. Goaltending wasn't the diff.

They probably still lose with better goaltending, but it would be a tight game with a totally different complexion. Goals 1 and 3 have no business going in.

 

[My3Sons]

NJ’s gameplan on special teams was to play not to lose and that never works. Hopefully they have a plan B that makes sense

 

[Devilsfan992]

Is there a positive to take from this game besides that it only counts as 1 win?

We didn't get shutout. And I don't mean that as a "keep the streak alive". It could be good for our momentum going into the next game.

 

[Devs3cups]

Switch goalies and we still lose. We did not put enough on net, and we did not challenge Igor nearly enough.

We were one and done every single shift and never were able to get behind their D

I was talking generally, not specifically tonight. It'd be great to have a goalie steal one for us once in a while, like the Rangers have the benefit of getting.

Schmid against the Sens in OT type vibes. You know?

 

[glenwo2]

Sure, but they stuck to their reg season crap while the Rangers adjusted, and they didn't adjust anything to what the Rangers are good at.

And that falls on COACHING.

Ruff didn't do sh-t.

He better do some adjusting now.

 

[PKs Broken Stick]

I feel as though we really didn’t make life too difficult for them tonight. I don’t think they necessarily contained our speed but that they clogged the lanes, got their stick or body on passes and shots and just never allowed us to get high quality looks on Shesterkin.

I don’t think we were necessarily bad 5 on 5 but the special teams were atrocious on both sides for us. That made the biggest difference at the end of the day. You can’t give up 2 goals on the PK and not get a shot on 4 PPs of your own.

Yea I thought they played pretty much how they have been in the reg season, but that's exactly the issue. They have to adjust to the blocked shots next game. You hope they adjust in-game but that's hoping for too much I guess.

 

[Devs3cups]

They probably still lose with better goaltending, but it would be a tight game with a totally different complexion. Goals 1 and 3 have no business going in.

Exactly.

 

[NJDevs26]

That was horrible. Both the move to Schmid and Luke Hughes seem like panic moves but maybe it's time to panic.

Luke would definitely be a panic move, we had guys crapping their pants being too cute as it was, and we think that won’t happen with a 20-year old in his third NHL game?

 

[PKs Broken Stick]

And that falls on COACHING.

Ruff didn't do sh-t.

He better do some adjusting now.

you were one of the people shitting on me for shitting on Ruff. Just saying.

 

[glenwo2]

Hopefully it means we play our best players next game

I just thought of a positive :

Trouba didn't elbow any of our players into oblivion tonight.

That's something.

 

[My3Sons]

Hopefully it means we play our best players next game

And who would have won this gane for Nj? Schmid? Luke Hughes? I’m excited for their futures but I don’t think either woukd have turned the game.

 

[Eggtimer]

Luke would definitely be a panic move, we had guys crapping their pants being too cute as it was, and we think that won’t happen with a 20-year old in his third NHL game?

Maybe Kuke is too young / inexperienced to know any better and plays relaxed ?

 

[Blender]

Schmid plays and this is a closer game and who knows what happens. Zero excuse for Vitek to be this bad.

 

[glenwo2]

you were one of the people shitting on me for shitting on Ruff. Just saying.

I was?

When was this? Weeks ago after a random game during the season?

 

[Emperoreddy]

Luke would definitely be a panic move, we had guys crapping their pants being too cute as it was, and we think that won’t happen with a 20-year old in his third NHL game?

We need an offensive spark

 

[JimEIV]

Can I tell you about this really amazing stew my wife made me for dinner tonight. It was awesome. I think I am going to hit the leftovers now.

 

[My3Sons]

I just thought of a positive :

Trouba didn't elbow any of our players into oblivion tonight.

That's something.

That was something I hope the players realize is that they can play physically with the Rangers. If the Devils can just play their game properly they can win. Whether the coaches can put them in position to succeed I’m not sure.

 

[WhiskeyYerTheDevils]

And who would have won this gane for Nj? Schmid? Luke Hughes? I’m excited for their futures but I don’t think either woukd have turned the game.

I don't know if Luke would have changed the outcome. But I'm confident we'd have played better.

You can't waste games not playing your best players.