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All I know is that Finland will lose every game in the Useless Tournament in Canada and Boston, because all 4 Panthers Finns will be coasting through it all.
Post-Game Talk: Panthers get their biggest win in franchise history, 2-1 over Devils in a shootout
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batting1k
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I was standing on the bench wearing a Rod Brind’Amour costume. That puck did not go in and the Canes did not get swept.
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How this team is sitting a point out of first in the Atlantic while playing absolute dogshit hockey for most of the season is hilarious to me.
The contrast from last year to this year is pretty stark, but Maurice is getting the most of guys like Boqvist who continues to impress. They talked about it on the broadcast last year but the roster building from Zito and coaching from Maurice is a killer combo right now as they work their way through some cap issues.
Despite the struggles, I still think this team can go all the way this year, especially if they add a couple pieces at the deadline.
The contrast from last year to this year is pretty stark, but Maurice is getting the most of guys like Boqvist who continues to impress. They talked about it on the broadcast last year but the roster building from Zito and coaching from Maurice is a killer combo right now as they work their way through some cap issues.
Despite the struggles, I still think this team can go all the way this year, especially if they add a couple pieces at the deadline.
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The team is still winning this year but there aren't nearly as many 5-1 or 6-1 games this year compared to last, the wins are more scrappy. For instance they already have four shootout wins this year through 45 games. Last year they didn't win their first shootout until game 48 and finished with four SOWs for the whole season.
ucanthanzalthetruth
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I think the main thing is the East is garbage. Avs, Oilers, Knights, Stars all look like wagons. Hell even the Jets and Wild look good. Meanwhile in the East, full credit to the Caps but does anyone think that team is a threat? Carolina? Toronto? Lol.
You edited that. Devils fans said it didn’t go in.
Gentle Man
09/12
What you guys need to realize is this team plays a very tough style of hockey. It is physically and mentally taxing. They cant win in a relaxed shootout fashion. They are built to keep the score low and the games at a slog fest.
The sooner you accept that they will take internal vacations, the better it will be mentally for you lol.
That was us last year through January. The only difference from last season to this one is we didnt ring off a huge win streak
Look at March last year
Thats a nice bunch of Ls there lol.
I think what bothers most of you is how we lose and not so much that we lose. But this is the 3rd year of them playing like this and they went deep both times. Factor in the roster turnover, and this is expected.
What matters is how they look post trade deadline before you make your initial and final assessments.
For now, enjoy the f***ery.
The sooner you accept that they will take internal vacations, the better it will be mentally for you lol.
That was us last year through January. The only difference from last season to this one is we didnt ring off a huge win streak
Look at March last year
Thats a nice bunch of Ls there lol.
I think what bothers most of you is how we lose and not so much that we lose. But this is the 3rd year of them playing like this and they went deep both times. Factor in the roster turnover, and this is expected.
What matters is how they look post trade deadline before you make your initial and final assessments.
For now, enjoy the f***ery.
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Gentle Man
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Gizmo Tkachuk
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Look, nobody wants facts and statistics coming from you. Just show us lego pics and call Ekblad fat.
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Yeah I think the best team in the league right now is Vegas, and they're not even that good.
Gentle Man
09/12
How about 1/6 scale figures instead.
I ain’t calling my man Ekky fat when the D looks like booty without him lol
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The New Jersey Devils’ reputation as a middling and often overrated team was on full display in their January 14, 2025, matchup against the Florida Panthers, where they suffered yet another humiliating defeat. The 2-1 shootout loss at the Prudential Center not only added to the Devils’ recent stretch of futility but also reinforced their status as one of the NHL’s most underwhelming franchises this season. Despite preseason hype about their supposed potential, the Devils have once again proven that they lack the grit, consistency, and talent required to hang with truly elite teams. Their performance against the reigning Stanley Cup champions highlighted everything wrong with their season—weak leadership, sloppy execution, and a clear inability to perform under pressure.
To truly grasp how bad the Devils have been, one must examine the game against the Panthers in detail. On paper, the Devils had every reason to perform well. They were playing at home, in front of their own fans, against a Panthers team that had recently endured a grueling playoff run and was supposedly fatigued. Yet the Devils managed to squander this opportunity, turning in a listless and uninspired performance that left their fanbase groaning with frustration. Captain Nico Hischier managed to score a goal—arguably his only redeeming contribution to an otherwise invisible night—but that was where the good news ended for New Jersey.
Florida, a team that continues to embody resilience and grit, tied the game thanks to Jesper Boqvist, a player the Devils themselves let go in the offseason. That alone must sting for New Jersey fans: watching a former Devil score the goal that ultimately forced overtime and sealed their fate. When the game reached the shootout, it was almost laughable how unprepared the Devils looked. Florida’s Anton Lundell made quick work of New Jersey’s lackluster goaltending, while Panthers netminder Spencer Knight stopped every pathetic attempt the Devils could muster.
And this wasn’t an isolated incident. The loss was just the latest embarrassment in what has become a troubling trend for the Devils. They’ve now lost six of their last eight games, an abysmal stretch for a team that was hyped as a Metropolitan Division contender. Their 26-15-5 record might look respectable at first glance, but dig deeper, and it becomes clear that this team is built on shaky foundations. They have relied heavily on a few standout performances while the rest of the roster flounders. Special teams? Mediocre. Defense? A joke. Leadership? Virtually nonexistent.
Let’s talk about those supposed stars for a moment. Nico Hischier, the team’s captain and former first-overall pick, continues to fall short of expectations. While he occasionally shows flashes of brilliance, he lacks the consistent dominance expected of a franchise cornerstone. Jack Hughes, meanwhile, has been praised as one of the league’s most electrifying young talents, but where is he when the team needs him most? Nowhere to be found. Stars shine brightest in critical moments, yet Hughes and his teammates seem to disappear whenever the spotlight is on them.
And then there’s the coaching. Head coach Sheldon Keefe’s inability to adjust his strategies mid-game has been glaring. Against the Panthers, it was obvious that Florida’s defense was clogging the neutral zone and forcing turnovers, yet the Devils made no meaningful adjustments. Instead, they kept ramming their heads into the same brick wall, hoping for a different outcome. Newsflash: that’s not how hockey works. Effective teams adapt. The Devils, clearly, do not.
What makes this loss even more embarrassing is how starkly it contrasts with the Panthers’ approach to the game. Florida entered the season with legitimate excuses for potential struggles. After all, they went on a historic Stanley Cup run last year, overcoming the physical and mental exhaustion that comes with playing 21 playoff games. Despite these challenges, the Panthers have remained competitive, steady, and disciplined. They didn’t just beat the Devils—they outclassed them in every way imaginable.
The Devils’ fanbase, one of the most loyal (if perpetually disappointed) groups in the NHL, deserves better than this mediocrity. They’ve endured years of false starts and failed rebuilds, only to watch their team get humiliated by opponents like the Panthers, who exemplify what it means to build a winning culture. While teams like Florida are busy creating dynasties, the Devils are stuck trying to figure out how to avoid yet another first-round playoff exit—if they even make it that far.
To make matters worse, the Devils have consistently failed in big moments this season. They’ve struggled against quality opponents, often folding under pressure and allowing games to slip through their fingers. They’ve developed a reputation as a team that can’t close out games, a glaring weakness that was fully exposed against Florida. Even when they manage to push games to overtime or a shootout, their lack of composure and execution costs them dearly.
In conclusion, the New Jersey Devils’ loss to the Florida Panthers is emblematic of everything wrong with this team. From weak leadership to uninspired play and a lack of adaptability, the Devils are far from the contender they were hyped up to be. Meanwhile, the Panthers continue to show what it means to be a truly great team, even when they’re not at their best. For Devils fans, the writing is on the wall: this team isn’t built for success. And if they don’t make some serious changes soon, they’ll continue to be nothing more than an afterthought in the NHL.
To truly grasp how bad the Devils have been, one must examine the game against the Panthers in detail. On paper, the Devils had every reason to perform well. They were playing at home, in front of their own fans, against a Panthers team that had recently endured a grueling playoff run and was supposedly fatigued. Yet the Devils managed to squander this opportunity, turning in a listless and uninspired performance that left their fanbase groaning with frustration. Captain Nico Hischier managed to score a goal—arguably his only redeeming contribution to an otherwise invisible night—but that was where the good news ended for New Jersey.
Florida, a team that continues to embody resilience and grit, tied the game thanks to Jesper Boqvist, a player the Devils themselves let go in the offseason. That alone must sting for New Jersey fans: watching a former Devil score the goal that ultimately forced overtime and sealed their fate. When the game reached the shootout, it was almost laughable how unprepared the Devils looked. Florida’s Anton Lundell made quick work of New Jersey’s lackluster goaltending, while Panthers netminder Spencer Knight stopped every pathetic attempt the Devils could muster.
And this wasn’t an isolated incident. The loss was just the latest embarrassment in what has become a troubling trend for the Devils. They’ve now lost six of their last eight games, an abysmal stretch for a team that was hyped as a Metropolitan Division contender. Their 26-15-5 record might look respectable at first glance, but dig deeper, and it becomes clear that this team is built on shaky foundations. They have relied heavily on a few standout performances while the rest of the roster flounders. Special teams? Mediocre. Defense? A joke. Leadership? Virtually nonexistent.
Let’s talk about those supposed stars for a moment. Nico Hischier, the team’s captain and former first-overall pick, continues to fall short of expectations. While he occasionally shows flashes of brilliance, he lacks the consistent dominance expected of a franchise cornerstone. Jack Hughes, meanwhile, has been praised as one of the league’s most electrifying young talents, but where is he when the team needs him most? Nowhere to be found. Stars shine brightest in critical moments, yet Hughes and his teammates seem to disappear whenever the spotlight is on them.
And then there’s the coaching. Head coach Sheldon Keefe’s inability to adjust his strategies mid-game has been glaring. Against the Panthers, it was obvious that Florida’s defense was clogging the neutral zone and forcing turnovers, yet the Devils made no meaningful adjustments. Instead, they kept ramming their heads into the same brick wall, hoping for a different outcome. Newsflash: that’s not how hockey works. Effective teams adapt. The Devils, clearly, do not.
What makes this loss even more embarrassing is how starkly it contrasts with the Panthers’ approach to the game. Florida entered the season with legitimate excuses for potential struggles. After all, they went on a historic Stanley Cup run last year, overcoming the physical and mental exhaustion that comes with playing 21 playoff games. Despite these challenges, the Panthers have remained competitive, steady, and disciplined. They didn’t just beat the Devils—they outclassed them in every way imaginable.
The Devils’ fanbase, one of the most loyal (if perpetually disappointed) groups in the NHL, deserves better than this mediocrity. They’ve endured years of false starts and failed rebuilds, only to watch their team get humiliated by opponents like the Panthers, who exemplify what it means to build a winning culture. While teams like Florida are busy creating dynasties, the Devils are stuck trying to figure out how to avoid yet another first-round playoff exit—if they even make it that far.
To make matters worse, the Devils have consistently failed in big moments this season. They’ve struggled against quality opponents, often folding under pressure and allowing games to slip through their fingers. They’ve developed a reputation as a team that can’t close out games, a glaring weakness that was fully exposed against Florida. Even when they manage to push games to overtime or a shootout, their lack of composure and execution costs them dearly.
In conclusion, the New Jersey Devils’ loss to the Florida Panthers is emblematic of everything wrong with this team. From weak leadership to uninspired play and a lack of adaptability, the Devils are far from the contender they were hyped up to be. Meanwhile, the Panthers continue to show what it means to be a truly great team, even when they’re not at their best. For Devils fans, the writing is on the wall: this team isn’t built for success. And if they don’t make some serious changes soon, they’ll continue to be nothing more than an afterthought in the NHL.
IceManCat
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No hockey team ever could possibly play the Panthers style game in and game out for an entire 82 game season and then the playoffs. The team must for their own self preservation relax at times and take nights off otherwise their bodies will literally be falling apart come playoff time. Maurice and co. are essentially walking a tightrope when it comes to putting the foot on the gas and playing in cruise control. Even while playing in cruise control and battling injuries / sickness they are still one point out of first place. Adding to all that they have played the second hardest schedule in the Eastern conference with the highest travel mileage. The end goal here is to be healthy and somewhat rested for the when it counts the most.... Playoff time. I would still like to see some bottom 6 and defensive additions at the deadline to round things out.
Gentle Man
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