Good game by a lot of guys overall. Loved the team-wide response to gutless Subban's "accidentally on purpose slewfoot" he's been doing for a decade. The Devils team as a whole plays extremely careless hockey. I mean, how many times in that game did McLeod go knee on knee with NYR players? nearly injured Kakko, and also did it to Blais & Fox later on.
As for the critiquing of the defense, i thought Lundkvist did a lot of good things, especially on the boards. He is very strong for a smaller guy. Miller/Trouba had their best games of the preseason (rounding into form) and i must be missing something with the Tinordi hate, i thought he was fine.
I think we need to remember with these games that, just because were facing the Devils "B" squad, doesnt mean the Rangers are just going to dominate them all game. A lot of those guys are playing for roster spots and trying to make a name for themselves in the league, im not losing sleep over them getting periods of extended zone time against us. Plus it gives Igor some more reps.
All in all, a very fun and encouraging game. Get well soon, Reavo!