The Devils prove once again that they are synonymous with excellence
It's time for everyone who appreciates tenacity, grace under fire and all-around performance to acknowledge another 100-point season in the Swamp.
Down 3-0, the Devils scored four unanswered goals tonight en route to a 4-3 road win over the Habs in Montreal to clinch the Atlantic Division title. Eleven wins in a row going into the playoffs and firing on all cylinders, the Devils look to be in great shape after a season of tumult which saw their best player miss two-thirds of it with hepatitis (Elias), the moving on of the two best defencemen in franchise history bar none (Stevens and Neidermayer), and changes behind the bench. Not only does Pat Burns continue to deal with cancer, but an ineffective Larry Robinson resigned one month before Christmas to leave team president and GM Lou Lamiorello to take over the reins.
I believe that there are three things a team needs to be successful in the playoffs: goaltending, special teams, and the intangibles (leadership, desire, and above all else, heart). The Devils have demonstrated that they have all three in spades right now.
Now, it's across the river to Manhattan to take on the Rangers.
Devils in 6.
posted by Road Hammer @ 10:09 PM
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4 Comments:
Who's your pick to win it all?
I don't know yet, you?
Sharks/Flames in the West
Sens/Sabs in the East
Sharks and Sens
Sens in 6.
I think Emery has what it takes (if needs be) and I can't see any team in the league beating the Sens 4 in 7.
They looked great against the Rangers (I get Sportsnet East) and they're not playing well as a full team yet.
If they can get through the first round, they'll keep building all the way.
We're in a pool for McAdam and Deitz' stag. I'm going to load up on the Sharks and the Sens. I also like Dallas and Montreal to potentially go far. No one on the Flames is going to score and the Sabres will be spread out everywhere. Any suggestions?
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