GDT: Your New Jersey Devils (50-21-8, 108 Points, 2nd in Metro) @ Boston Bruins (61-12-5, 127 Points, 1st in Atlantic), 8 PM, ABC/ESPN+

[JrFischer54]

Little trivia what was the last devils game shown on abc

 

[My3Sons]

he signed a reasonable extension. even if he only is a 2nd line wing or a 3c, he's deal won't be completely out of place.

That’s fine. I just think the Bruins fans who actually think they got a core piece for Haula and those that expect a reliable and legitimate top six center are going to be left wanting. If they make him LW2 and can live with his ups and downs it will be fine but NJ was always hoping for more.

 

[TBF1972]

That’s fine. I just think the Bruins fans who actually think they got a core piece for Haula and those that expect a reliable and legitimate top six center are going to be left wanting. If they make him LW2 and can live with his ups and downs it will be fine but NJ was always hoping for more.

just because we already had a 3c signed long term

 

[My3Sons]

This reminds me when I was in college in Boston there was a huge controversy because a guy won a "Best clam chowder" contest and all he did was use a can College Inn clam chowder and added some fresh clams and pork belly. They debated whether to take the title away and the Boston Globe actually wrote about this.

I don't know what it is like today, I left 26 years ago but when I was there, Boston had to be the worst culinary city in America. Everywhere I went the food absolutely sucked...after making this comment out loud my wife's mother took me to a whole bunch of places on Newbury Street to prove me wrong....still to this very day, the only time I have ever sent back a dish.
Garbage.

North End had some good things , but as someone who is half Italian from NJ the last food type I would want to explore is Italian. Providence at the time seemed to have much better food than Boston.

I used to spend summers in Massachusetts. I tend to agree with you about thr food. The fresh seafood was solid but I never had what I think of as a memorable meal.

 

[RNCDevil]

Here is what Bard (Google) has to say:

Here are some things the Devils can do to beat the Bruins tonight:

* **Get to the front of the net.** The Bruins are a very good defensive team, so the Devils will need to create traffic in front of the net to get scoring chances. They can do this by winning battles along the boards and getting pucks to the net on the power play.
* **Limit turnovers.** The Bruins are a very good team at turning turnovers into scoring chances, so the Devils will need to be very careful with the puck. They need to make sure they are making good decisions with the puck and not giving it away in dangerous areas.
* **Get timely scoring.** The Devils have been a very good team at scoring goals this season, but they will need to get some timely scoring tonight to beat the Bruins. They need to be able to score goals when they have the opportunity and not let the Bruins hang around in the game.
* **Play with confidence.** The Devils are a young team that is playing very well right now. They need to continue to play with confidence and not be intimidated by the Bruins. They need to believe in themselves and their ability to win the game.

If the Devils can do these things, they will have a good chance of beating the Bruins tonight.

 

[Richer's Ghost]

Little trivia what was the last devils game shown on abc

Ducks vs Devils Cup Final?

No idea but that's one I'm pretty sure was on ABC.

and oh yeah

 

[Saugus]

Get to the front of the net?

*Paging Timo Meier, Timo Meier please report to the front of the net*

 

[JimEIV]

I said to my wife's mom, no wonder Charles Winchester was so unpleasant, if I had to eat this food every day I would be too.

 

[Camille the Eel]

Zacha sports a team on ice shooting percentage of 13.1% at even strength. He averages 8.0% for his career.

That’s better than Pasternak or McDavid have ever had in their career. Pasternak averages 10.4% for his career as a comparison.

Even with this great amount of good fortune, Zacha didn’t hit the 30 goals or 70 point heights that some people were discussing earlier this year.

This is an outlier season for Zacha and it’s probably just to the level where you can be happy with his raw production in return for the lack of play beyond the raw numbers. I think this is probably the most satisfied any team will be with Zacha ever so it’ll be downhill from here on out.

Agree with you on the shooting numbers but differ on “lack of play beyond the raw numbers” this year. In the maybe 10 to 15 Bruins games I’ve watched good bits of, his play making passes exiting the zone, and facilitating the rush, his positional play when the team goes up ice or comes back as a unit (something the Bruins are very good at), the long cross ice passes to find Pasta or Krejci . . . Even his battle on pucks along the wall or in the corners have been very surprising - top notch in fact. He’s been a huge cog in a team making an historic run and is maybe 4th or 5th in their scoring. He’s had the puck on his stick a lot and been very noticeable.

Zacha has thus in my eyes been much better than he was in his prior incarnation here. They’ve finally solved his riddle - perhaps. He looks grown up and confident but only time will tell if he sustains this or whether it’s a one off season. My guess is that it will be sustainable.

Edit to add: but it wouldn’t have in my view happened if he had stayed here. The divorce was necessary for both parties.

 

[Blender]

 

[Camille the Eel]

Chowdah.

Ingredients:

• 4 pounds littleneck clams, about 1 2/3 cups cooked and chopped
• 1 clove garlic, chopped
• 1 cup water
• 2 ounces salt pork, finely chopped
• 2 cups chopped onions
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 pounds potatoes, peeled, diced into 1/2 inch cubes
• 4 1/2 cups clam juice
• 3 cups fish stock
• 2 cups light cream
• Oyster crackers, optional

1. Clean the clams and place them in a large pot along with the garlic and water. Steam the clams until they open (about 6 to 10 minutes, depending upon their size).
   
   
2. Drain and shell the clams, reserving the broth in a bowl.
   
   
3. Mince the clam flesh and set aside. Filter the clam broth either through coffee filters or cheesecloth and set aside.
   
   
4. In a large, heavy pot slowly render the salt pork. Remove the cracklings and set them aside.
   
   
5. Slowly cook the onions in the fat, stirring frequently for about 6 minutes, or until cooked through but not browned.
   
   
6. Stir in the flour and cook while stirring continuously for 3 minutes.
   
   
7. Add the reserved clam broth and fish stock, and whisk to remove any flour lumps.
   
   
8. Bring the liquid to a boil, add the potatoes, lower the heat, and simmer until the potatoes are cooked through (about 15 minutes).
   
   
9. Stir in the reserved clams, salt pork cracklings, and light cream. Heat the chowder until it is the temperature you prefer.
   
   
10. Serve in large soup bowls with oyster crackers on the side.

Devils win 4-3, with Oyster crackers.

My friend you have nailed it. The salt pork (aka fatback) is absolutely the secret key to any good chowder. Substitute haddock for clams and make it alternatively with fish.

 

[Richer's Ghost]

My friend you have nailed it. The salt pork (aka fatback) is absolutely the secret key to any good chowder. Substitute haddock for clams and make it alternatively with fish.

I can get behind this. I like clam chowder but don't care for the chewy/gritty factor you get every 5th clam or so. I often thought why not use shrimp or scallops? Haddock I can imagine.

And I'll never get behind putting corn in chowder... I love corn but not there. NO.

 

[Better Call Sal]

Man, now I’m craving some fresh Maine haddock. I usually have to get 3-4 helpings when I’m up in Maine for a long weekend visiting the in-laws.

 

[Devils731]

Tonight’s game never really made sense.

 

[forceten]

My friend you have nailed it. The salt pork (aka fatback) is absolutely the secret key to any good chowder. Substitute haddock for clams and make it alternatively with fish.

I probably should have said it's the Legal Sea Foods recipe

 

[Bleedred]

The NJD just can't compete with the Broons, as we've seen multiple times this season and for the better part of a decade and a half.

7-1 Broons

Smart pick for the night: Rags over CBUS 10-0

Rawly over BUF 5-1

 

[Nubmer6]

4-2 Devils win. I dunno why.

Because...

We rock.

 

[Satans Hockey]

Tonight’s game never really made sense.

Luke can be a part of the play on Tuesday that gets Jack 100 points!

 

[NjDevsRR]

 

[Cheddabombs]

Will probably miss this one unfortunately, would've loved to see my son play.

As long as the Devils have fun out there though that's what matters!

 

[jkrdevil]

Ducks vs Devils Cup Final?

No idea but that's one I'm pretty sure was on ABC.

and oh yeah

Flyers v. Devils Game 5 in 2004 I believe.

 

[JimEIV]

Damnit I feel like I'm getting sick...99.8 isn't technically a fever right?

 

[Camille the Eel]

I probably should have said it's the Legal Sea Foods recipe

Paprika - a healthy shake that reddens the surface - is a great last minute addition at serving. Not just ornamental either, spice it up.

 

[Richer's Ghost]

Damnit I feel like I'm getting sick...99.8 isn't technically a fever right?

Schools and daycare say 100.1 is officially a fever.

 

[JimEIV]

Schools and daycare say 100.1 is officially a fever.

That's what I thought. Thanks.