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ECQF Preview: Your New Jersey Devils vs. Carolina Hurricanes - We're Playoff Bound!
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If the team was serious about winning they’d sign me to play. I’d guarantee the series ends with NJ in four.
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Congrats New Jersey on making the playoffs. With you guys facing the Canes in the 1st round which they are the favorite because of how fast they play especially ES, I thought I'd give you guys some info on a series Keefe coached with the Marlies which is kind of familiar to this one.
It was the year after Marlies had won the Calder Cup. They faced Rochester in the opening round and the Marlies were a big under dog. If you asked the experts, people expected Rochester to win this without much issues. They weren't really that further apart in the standings, but if I remember correctly, Buffalo had sent some players down so Rochester's lineup got stronger.
I remember what Keefe said before the series. Paraphrasing but he said something like they know they are underdogs. He told his team there will be stretches where we will be outplayed by a considerable margin, but he said we need to fight through that, and that he will look to make adjustments to at least contain those moments.
The Marlies ended up sweeping Rochester 3-0 which was a huge upset.
Here were the final SOG
101-66 for Rochester including outshooting the Marlies 42-23 in game 2.
So what was the keys that lead to the series win.
1. Marlies goaltending was outstanding. Going to this series, Markstrom will need to steal certain stretches because Carolina will be all over the Devils for some time.
2. Marlies won the special teams battle. They were 2 for 8 on the PP, and 8 for 9 on the PK.
3. Bend but don't break, and never quit. Marlies were down 2-0 in game 2 after 2, and were being outshot 30-10. Marlies tied the game in the third and than won it in OT
4. When it came to the important moments, Marlies came up with the big play and responded when they needed too.They scored the OT winner in game 2, and whenever Rochester grabbed momentum with a goal, Marlies never let it get away.
The reason I'm posting this is so you guys have info on a similar series Keefe was apart of.
I think the Devils have a chance even they aren't fully healthy, but Markstorm is going to have to be amazing in a number of shifts, and they can't let a game get out of control when they are being pressured. PP and PK will be important too. Keefe needs to come with some tactics to slow momentum like he did in the Rochester series.
It was the year after Marlies had won the Calder Cup. They faced Rochester in the opening round and the Marlies were a big under dog. If you asked the experts, people expected Rochester to win this without much issues. They weren't really that further apart in the standings, but if I remember correctly, Buffalo had sent some players down so Rochester's lineup got stronger.
I remember what Keefe said before the series. Paraphrasing but he said something like they know they are underdogs. He told his team there will be stretches where we will be outplayed by a considerable margin, but he said we need to fight through that, and that he will look to make adjustments to at least contain those moments.
The Marlies ended up sweeping Rochester 3-0 which was a huge upset.
Here were the final SOG
101-66 for Rochester including outshooting the Marlies 42-23 in game 2.
So what was the keys that lead to the series win.
1. Marlies goaltending was outstanding. Going to this series, Markstrom will need to steal certain stretches because Carolina will be all over the Devils for some time.
2. Marlies won the special teams battle. They were 2 for 8 on the PP, and 8 for 9 on the PK.
3. Bend but don't break, and never quit. Marlies were down 2-0 in game 2 after 2, and were being outshot 30-10. Marlies tied the game in the third and than won it in OT
4. When it came to the important moments, Marlies came up with the big play and responded when they needed too.They scored the OT winner in game 2, and whenever Rochester grabbed momentum with a goal, Marlies never let it get away.
The reason I'm posting this is so you guys have info on a similar series Keefe was apart of.
I think the Devils have a chance even they aren't fully healthy, but Markstorm is going to have to be amazing in a number of shifts, and they can't let a game get out of control when they are being pressured. PP and PK will be important too. Keefe needs to come with some tactics to slow momentum like he did in the Rochester series.
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Just one? Are you sure we can't make a few more?
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Whaddagoal
Captain and the Gang - LGD!
Didn’t Keefe win one last season
Lets make it more than 1
I thought Toronto beat that trouble last season. Yeah.
If we can get a healthy and energized Dougie back, and if Marky can get his shit together I really am somewhat optimistic for this.
Yeah, was about to post the same thing. I really do despise the impact of gambling ads on sports. That the league itself has a gambling sponsor for a post announcing a playoff matchup (let alone the fact the odds give Carolina a 68.6% chance of winning) is truly disgusting.
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LET'S GO DEVILS! (I can't believe I actually spent time making this).
Obligatory Citibank commercial.
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I'd rather they focus on healing up and practicing how to beat the Canes. The rest of the reg season doesn't matter.
So i couldn't figure out how this was possible.... i think i got it.
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If two or more clubs are tied in points during the regular season, the standing of the clubs is determined in the following order:
1. The fewer number of games played (i.e., superior points percentage).
odd situation I think
2. The greater number of games won, excluding games won in Overtime or by Shootout (i.e., 'Regulation Wins'). This figure is reflected in the RW column.
knocks out islanders and columbus
3. The greater number of games won, excluding games won by Shootout. This figure is reflected in the ROW column.
Rangers still possible.
4. The greater number of games won by the Club in any manner (i.e., 'Total Wins'). This figure is reflected in the W column.
We got one more win (Because of the shootout), compared to the Rangers.
Playoff Tie-Breaking Procedure | NHL.com
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Tie-Breaking Procedure
If two or more clubs are tied in points during the regular season, the standing of the clubs is determined in the following order:
1. The fewer number of games played (i.e., superior points percentage).
odd situation I think
2. The greater number of games won, excluding games won in Overtime or by Shootout (i.e., 'Regulation Wins'). This figure is reflected in the RW column.
knocks out islanders and columbus
3. The greater number of games won, excluding games won by Shootout. This figure is reflected in the ROW column.
Rangers still possible.
4. The greater number of games won by the Club in any manner (i.e., 'Total Wins'). This figure is reflected in the W column.
We got one more win (Because of the shootout), compared to the Rangers.
I say we have a 33% chance of winning this series.
Moneypuck had us at 37% the other day
But as always….
Moneypuck had us at 37% the other day
But as always….
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Definitely going to need a little luck and some hero performances to win this series but its definitely possible. We're going to finish 8-10 points behind Carolina. We lost Jack, they downgraded Necas/Rantanen to Stankoven. We are far from the biggest underdog in recent playoffs.Tons of upsets in recent years, couple examples of goalies stealing series or making series that should have been lopsided become close.
Carolina has exited the playoffs in 5 of the 6 past years because their goaltending eventually fell apart. I don't think it's a stretch to say that a strong series from Marky could propel us to victory. One of the bug guns having a legacy series could also do the trick
Carolina has exited the playoffs in 5 of the 6 past years because their goaltending eventually fell apart. I don't think it's a stretch to say that a strong series from Marky could propel us to victory. One of the bug guns having a legacy series could also do the trick
Goaltending and special teams. Thats how the Rags did them in the last few years.
A good Markstrom with our top 5 PP and PK may just turn the tides
This is what we need. Consistent regular season performances to get us to the dance. Fitz has finally given us someone who takes responsibility and will get his team to the playoffs no matter what. That’s what we need to expect from our team for next 5+ years.
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A Erik Haula hate series on the level he had versus the 2023 Rangers would be awesome
Got to give the team credit
No Siegs,Hughes or Hamilton for about the last 1/4 of the season and they still found a way
No Siegs,Hughes or Hamilton for about the last 1/4 of the season and they still found a way
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Keefe should try to get Casey as many minutes as possible for the last few games and even get Nemec into the lineup. With Dougie coming back it's quite possible neither of them play are going to play in the playoffs. It's best to get them as much experience as possible because if 1 player has to sit due to injury then 1 of those 2 is getting put back into the lineup. Cholowski needs to stay out of the lineup with all due respect to the guy...
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