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New Jersey Devils Dynasty; Return to the glory days...
Topic Started: Nov 3 2013, 07:14 PM (2,491 Views)
Kellogs
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Alright, this is going to act as my test dynasty to see how the modifications I have made hold up in the long term. I'll pay close attention to the financial situation to see how it holds up, along with the salary progression of computer generated players, based on the discussion in this topic:

http://z15.invisionfree.com/NHL04Rebuilt/i...?showtopic=1760

The modifications used are:

1) Vod's launcher

Sets the calendar year to 2013. This means I no longer need to adjust the birth year of all players to ensure player progression works correctly.

2) Modified player_details_interface.js

Since the calendar year is correct, there is no need to add to the calculation for the player's age in the player profile interface.

3) Modifications to computer generated draft pool

Modified rookies based on this topic to ensure their ratings are in line with this mod's rosters.

http://z15.invisionfree.com/NHL04Rebuilt/i...wtopic=1777&hl=

Of course, every season I'll modify the draft pool's pass-carry and offense-defense ratings so they match the values of the existing players.

4) Modified the Upgrade Values

Essentially nerfed the upgrade effects so they minimally affect attributes. This also ensures that I don't need to monitor what the CPU does with their upgrade points all the time.
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Adam Larsson is one of the many players expected to step up with Kovalchuk's departure.[/align]

End of an Era

With Kovalchuk's departure to the KHL, the Devils are facing the realistic possibility that it may be time for a rebuild. Despite the acquisitions of Cory Schneider, and free agent signings like Michael Ryder and future hall of famer Jaromir Jagr, the Devils will be in a tough spot to make the playoffs.

The Devils dug themselves into a hole to start the season by losing their first 6 road games. Injury troubles have forced the Devils to dig into the free agent pool as Marek Zidlicky, Adam Larsson and Bryce Salvador have all had long term injuries. The Devils added former Senator Wade Redden as an injury replacement player. The Devils currently sit in 12th place in the Eastern Conference with a 10-11-1 record.

[align=center]2013-2014 New Jersey Devils

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<td>P.ELIAS (78) "A"</td><td>A.HENRIQUE (73) "A"</td><td>D.BRUNNER (73)</td>
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<td>M.RYDER (73)</td><td>T.ZAJAC (73)</td><td>J.JAGR (74)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>A.LOCKTIONOV (70)</td><td>D.ZUBRUS (71)</td><td>S.GIONTA (70)</td>
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<td>C.JENSSEN (67)</td><td>R.CARTER (70)</td><td>S.BERNIER (70)</td>
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<tr> <td> </td> </tr>
</table>

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<td>A.VOLCHENKOV (73)</td><td>M.ZIDLICKI (71)</td>
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<td>W.REDDEN (68)</td><td>M.FAYNE (70)</td>
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<td>C.BARKER (67)</td><td>P.HARROLD (69)</td>
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<td>C.SCHNEIDER (76)</td>
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<td>M.BRODEUR (76)</td>
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</table>

Injuries:
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<td>A.GREENE (74)</td><td>A.LARSSON (71)</td><td>B.SALVADOR (68) "A"</td><td>R.CLOWE (71)</td>
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Sweet! Will be watching for sure. :)
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My 2012-13 Devils Season
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The Devils and Sens faced off in a physical affair recently[/align]

Playoff Chase

After a slow start to the season, the Devils have found their groove and have managed to get a streak going, compiling a 7-3 record in their last 10 games for an overall record of 14-13-1, good for 10th in the Eastern Conference. Patrick Elias and Damien Brunner are leader the way in scoring, compiling 25 and 24 points respectively in 28 games.

In their most recent game, the Devils faced off against the Ottawa Senators. The game was a chess match as both teams clogged up the neutral zone and limited the amount of chances on net. The Senators struck first in the second period as Erik Gryba fired a bullet from the point that beat Marty Brodeur. The score would remain 1-0 until the 17th minute of the 3rd as Steve Bernier broke the Senators' shutout bid. Overtime solved nothing, and in the shootout, Patrick Elias scored twice to lead the Devils to the victory.

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OTTAWA</td><td align="center">1
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NEW JERSEY</td><td align="center">2
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1st period
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No scoring/penalties
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2nd period
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07:21</td><td>OTT</td><td>GOAL (1:0)</td><td>ERIC GRYBA</td><td>KYLE TURRIS
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3rd period
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16:59</td><td>NJ</td><td>GOAL (1:1)</td><td>STEVE BERNIER</td><td>ANTON VOLCHENKOV
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<tr> <td> </td> </tr>
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Shootout
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OTT</td><td>MILAN MICHALEK
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NJ</td><td>PATRIK ELIAS
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NJ</td><td>PATRIK ELIAS
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<tr> <td> </td> </tr>
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<tr> <td> </td> </tr>
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OTTAWA PLAYER STATS
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<tr><td>
</td><td align="center">
G</td><td align="center">A</td><td align="center">PIM</td><td align="center">+/-</td><td align="center">PPG</td><td align="center">SHG</td><td align="center">FOT</td><td align="center">SOG</td><td>Hits</td><td align="center">Time</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
C.MacARTHUR</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">22:44</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
P.WIERCIOCH</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">22:33</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
M.MICHALEK</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">4</td><td align="center">2</td><td align="center">20:39</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
J.O'BRIEN</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">3</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">13:24</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
C.NEIL</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">2</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">10:21</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
F.CLAESSON</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">19:01</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
C.PHILLIPS</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">3</td><td align="center">23:26</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
K.TURRIS</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">6</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">19:19</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
M.ZIBANEJAD</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">2</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">17:25</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
Z.SMITH</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">3</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">13:38</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
J.COWEN</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">24:17</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
B.RYAN</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">17:50</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
J.PAGEAU</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">3</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">19:24</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
T.ECKFORD</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">15:37</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
D.DZIURZYNSKI</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">2</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">08:12</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
E.GRYBA</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">2</td><td align="center">25:06</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
J.PANDOLFO</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">13:25</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
J.SMITHSON</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">7</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">2</td><td align="center">18:39</td>
</tr>
</table>
<table>
<tr> <td> </td> </tr>
<tr> <td> </td> </tr>
</table>
OTTAWA GOALIE STATS
<table border=1>
<tr><td>
</td><td align="center">
S</td><td align="center">GA</td><td align="center">Time</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
R.LEHNER</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">00:00</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
C.ANDERSON</td><td align="center">29</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">65:00</td>
</tr>
</table>
<table>
<tr> <td> </td> </tr>
<tr> <td> </td> </tr>
</table>
NEW JERSEY PLAYER STATS
<table border=1>
<tr><td>
</td><td align="center">
G</td><td align="center">A</td><td align="center">PIM</td><td align="center">+/-</td><td align="center">PPG</td><td align="center">SHG</td><td align="center">FOT</td><td align="center">SOG</td><td>Hits</td><td align="center">Time</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
T.ZAJAC</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">-1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">9</td><td align="center">5</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">21:41</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
P.ELIAS</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">-1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">5</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">20:36</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
M.RYDER</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">2</td><td align="center">3</td><td align="center">18:34</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
D.BRUNNER</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">-1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">18:30</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
D.ZUBRUS</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">4</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">11:28</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
A.GREENE</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">16:56</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
P.HARROLD</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">20:21</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
A.VOLCHENKOV</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">25:47</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
M.FAYNE</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">21:26</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
A.HENRIQUE</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">3</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">18:44</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
M.ZIDLICKY</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">-1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">23:13</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
S.BERNIER</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">2</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">11:14</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
C.JANSSEN</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">2</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">13:32</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
R.CARTER</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">3</td><td align="center">2</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">13:07</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
J.JAGR</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">18:16</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
S.GIONTA</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">14:42</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
A.LOKTIONOV</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">4</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">14:36</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
W.REDDEN</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">2</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">22:17</td>
</tr>
</table>
<table>
<tr> <td> </td> </tr>
<tr> <td> </td> </tr>
</table>
NEW JERSEY GOALIE STATS
<table border=1>
<tr><td>
</td><td align="center">
S</td><td align="center">GA</td><td align="center">Time</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
M.BRODEUR</td><td align="center">18</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">65:00</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
C.SCHNEIDER</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">00:00</td>
</tr>
</table>
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In other league news, the Senators shocked everyone as they traded superstar defenseman Erik Karlsson, Colin Greening and Cory Conacher for Toronto's 1st, 2nd and 3rd round picks (might need to tweak that trade file).
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Perfect 10

The New Jersey Devils continued their hot play into the month of January, in large part due to some additional player acquisitions which will hopefully propel the Devils into a contender position. The Devils approached the LA Kings about the possibility of acquiring sniper Jeff Carter. After back and forth negotiations, both parties agreed to the following deal:

To New Jersey:
C Jeff Carter

To Los Angeles:
C Travis Zajac
LW Ryan Clowe

In Jeff Carter, the Devils hope they have acquired a big strong centerman who can contribute offensively. The Kings receive a solid two-way centerman in Travis Zajac without sacrificing their center depth, while bolstering the left wing position with a gritty veteran like Ryan Clowe. Carter was on the injured reserve when the trade was made, however he made his impact felt almost immediately when he finally made it into the lineup.

In his first game against the Minnesota wild, he provided the offensive spark the Devils were looking for. After going down by one goal in the first period, Jeff Carter stripped the puck from the Wild defenseman and fired a saucer pass to Andrei Locktionov who was wide open in the slot for the tying goal. The Devils would go on to bury the Wild with two third period goals by Steve Bernier who wired a slapshot from the top of the circle, and Patrick Elias who sealed the game with an empty net goal to extend the Devils' winning streak to 6.

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<table border=1>
<tr><td>
MINNESOTA</td><td align="center">1
</td></tr>
<tr><td>
NEW JERSEY</td><td align="center">3
</td></tr>
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<table>
<tr> <td> </td> </tr>
</table>

<table>
<tr> <td> </td> </tr>
</table>
1st period
<table border=1>
<tr><td>
00:24</td><td>NJ</td><td>PEN</td><td>ANTON VOLCHENKOV</td><td>Tripping, minor
</td></tr>
<tr><td>
12:58</td><td>MIN</td><td>GOAL (1:0)</td><td>TORREY MITCHELL</td><td>CLAYTON STONER
</td></tr>
</table>
<table>
<tr> <td> </td> </tr>
</table>
2nd period
<table border=1>
<tr><td>
01:14</td><td>MIN</td><td>PEN</td><td>RYAN SUTER</td><td>Obstruction hooking, minor
</td></tr>
<tr><td>
06:28</td><td>MIN</td><td>PEN</td><td>CHAD RAU</td><td>Hooking, minor
</td></tr>
<tr><td>
08:51</td><td>NJ</td><td>GOAL (1:1)</td><td>ANDREI LOKTIONOV</td><td>JEFF CARTER
</td></tr>
</table>
<table>
<tr> <td> </td> </tr>
</table>
3rd period
<table border=1>
<tr><td>
00:52</td><td>NJ</td><td>PEN</td><td>ANTON VOLCHENKOV</td><td>Slashing, minor
</td></tr>
<tr><td>
05:04</td><td>NJ</td><td>GOAL (1:2)</td><td>STEVE BERNIER</td><td>ANDY GREENE, CORY SCHNEIDER
</td></tr>
<tr><td>
06:17</td><td>NJ</td><td>PEN</td><td>MAREK ZIDLICKY</td><td>Cross checking, minor
</td></tr>
<tr><td>
15:40</td><td>MIN</td><td>PEN</td><td>KEITH BALLARD</td><td>Roughing, minor
</td></tr>
<tr><td>
19:45</td><td>NJ</td><td>ENG (1:3)</td><td>PATRIK ELIAS</td><td>JAROMIR JAGR
</td></tr>
</table>
<table>
<tr> <td> </td> </tr>
</table>

<table>
<tr> <td> </td> </tr>
<tr> <td> </td> </tr>
</table>
MINNESOTA PLAYER STATS
<table border=1>
<tr><td>
</td><td align="center">
G</td><td align="center">A</td><td align="center">PIM</td><td align="center">+/-</td><td align="center">PPG</td><td align="center">SHG</td><td align="center">FOT</td><td align="center">SOG</td><td>Hits</td><td align="center">Time</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
M.COOKE</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">-1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">19:50</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
D.HEATLEY</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">6</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">14:36</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
K.BRODZIAK</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">8</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">14:52</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
Z.PARISE</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">-1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">5</td><td align="center">3</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">24:11</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
J.FONTAINE</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">05:51</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
R.SUTER</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">2</td><td align="center">-1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">24:19</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
C.RAU</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">2</td><td align="center">-2</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">3</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">14:36</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
M.SCANDELLA</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">-2</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">16:02</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
C.McMILLAN</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">20:25</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
J.SPURGEON</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">-1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">3</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">23:25</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
K.BALLARD</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">2</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">3</td><td align="center">2</td><td align="center">23:53</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
S.KAMPFER</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">11:33</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
C.COYLE</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">-1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">3</td><td align="center">2</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">12:52</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
T.MITCHELL</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">8</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">12:09</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
J.ZUCKER</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">06:24</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
N.NIEDERREITER</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">07:53</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
C.STONER</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">2</td><td align="center">22:42</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
M.KNUBLE</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">-1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">2</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">19:03</td>
</tr>
</table>
<table>
<tr> <td> </td> </tr>
<tr> <td> </td> </tr>
</table>
MINNESOTA GOALIE STATS
<table border=1>
<tr><td>
</td><td align="center">
S</td><td align="center">GA</td><td align="center">Time</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
D.KUEMPER</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">00:00</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
N.BACKSTROM</td><td align="center">22</td><td align="center">2</td><td align="center">59:24</td>
</tr>
</table>
<table>
<tr> <td> </td> </tr>
<tr> <td> </td> </tr>
</table>
NEW JERSEY PLAYER STATS
<table border=1>
<tr><td>
</td><td align="center">
G</td><td align="center">A</td><td align="center">PIM</td><td align="center">+/-</td><td align="center">PPG</td><td align="center">SHG</td><td align="center">FOT</td><td align="center">SOG</td><td>Hits</td><td align="center">Time</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
J.CARTER</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">2</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">8</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">14:53</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
P.ELIAS</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">4</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">17:24</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
M.RYDER</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">-1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">15:09</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
D.BRUNNER</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">11:57</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
A.GREENE</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">20:30</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
P.HARROLD</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">2</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">13:56</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
A.VOLCHENKOV</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">4</td><td align="center">2</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">2</td><td align="center">21:06</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
M.FAYNE</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">21:31</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
A.HENRIQUE</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">-1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">5</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">18:59</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
M.ZIDLICKY</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">2</td><td align="center">2</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">2</td><td align="center">21:16</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
S.BERNIER</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">3</td><td align="center">2</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">15:05</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
C.JANSSEN</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">06:08</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
M.TEDENBY</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">07:27</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
R.CARTER</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">2</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">07:37</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
J.JAGR</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">19:59</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
S.GIONTA</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">5</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">14:57</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
A.LOKTIONOV</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">4</td><td align="center">7</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">21:09</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
W.REDDEN</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">25:01</td>
</tr>
</table>
<table>
<tr> <td> </td> </tr>
<tr> <td> </td> </tr>
</table>
NEW JERSEY GOALIE STATS
<table border=1>
<tr><td>
</td><td align="center">
S</td><td align="center">GA</td><td align="center">Time</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
M.BRODEUR</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">00:00</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
C.SCHNEIDER</td><td align="center">26</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">59:56</td>
</tr>
</table>
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Next, the Devils faced off against the Flyers in a highly anticipated divisional matchup. Unfortunately, the Flyers came unprepared as the Devils disposed of them with a score of 6-2, led by Michael Ryder's 2 goals and 1 assist performance. The Devils' winning streak now extended to 7 games. The Devils managed to extend their winning streak to 8 games after beating the Flyers again by a score of 4-2 in the second game of a back to back.

Game 1:

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<table border=1>
<tr><td>
NEW JERSEY</td><td align="center">6
</td></tr>
<tr><td>
PHILADELPHIA</td><td align="center">2
</td></tr>
</table>
<table>
<tr> <td> </td> </tr>
</table>

<table>
<tr> <td> </td> </tr>
</table>
1st period
<table border=1>
<tr><td>
01:32</td><td>PHI</td><td>GOAL (0:1)</td><td>WAYNE SIMMONDS</td><td>CLAUDE GIROUX
</td></tr>
<tr><td>
16:35</td><td>PHI</td><td>PEN</td><td>MAXIME TALBOT</td><td>Hooking, minor
</td></tr>
<tr><td>
19:43</td><td>NJ</td><td>PEN</td><td>PATRIK ELIAS</td><td>Obstruction hooking, minor
</td></tr>
</table>
<table>
<tr> <td> </td> </tr>
</table>
2nd period
<table border=1>
<tr><td>
00:32</td><td>NJ</td><td>SHG (1:1)</td><td>MARK FAYNE</td><td>Unassisted
</td></tr>
<tr><td>
02:40</td><td>PHI</td><td>PEN</td><td>WAYNE SIMMONDS</td><td>Holding, minor
</td></tr>
<tr><td>
04:13</td><td>NJ</td><td>PPG (2:1)</td><td>MICHAEL RYDER</td><td>ANDREI LOKTIONOV
</td></tr>
<tr><td>
05:35</td><td>PHI</td><td>PEN</td><td>MATT READ</td><td>Hooking, minor
</td></tr>
<tr><td>
06:33</td><td>NJ</td><td>PEN</td><td>DAMIEN BRUNNER</td><td>Holding, minor
</td></tr>
<tr><td>
11:39</td><td>PHI</td><td>PEN</td><td>WAYNE SIMMONDS</td><td>Holding, minor
</td></tr>
<tr><td>
12:03</td><td>NJ</td><td>PPG (3:1)</td><td>MICHAEL RYDER</td><td>Unassisted
</td></tr>
<tr><td>
16:18</td><td>PHI</td><td>PEN</td><td>ERIC WELLWOOD</td><td>Interference, minor
</td></tr>
<tr><td>
17:14</td><td>PHI</td><td>PEN</td><td>SCOTT HARTNELL</td><td>Hooking, minor
</td></tr>
<tr><td>
18:35</td><td>PHI</td><td>SHG (3:2)</td><td>CLAUDE GIROUX</td><td>BRAYDON COBURN
</td></tr>
<tr><td>
18:48</td><td>NJ</td><td>PPG (4:2)</td><td>WADE REDDEN</td><td>DAMIEN BRUNNER, MICHAEL RYDER
</td></tr>
<tr><td>
19:35</td><td>NJ</td><td>PEN</td><td>RYAN CARTER</td><td>Hooking, minor
</td></tr>
<tr><td>
19:53</td><td>NJ</td><td>SHG (5:2)</td><td>STEPHEN GIONTA</td><td>Unassisted
</td></tr>
</table>
<table>
<tr> <td> </td> </tr>
</table>
3rd period
<table border=1>
<tr><td>
01:29</td><td>PHI</td><td>PEN</td><td>LUKE SCHENN</td><td>Obstruction hooking, minor
</td></tr>
<tr><td>
10:55</td><td>PHI</td><td>PEN</td><td>ANDREJ MESZAROS</td><td>Interference, minor
</td></tr>
<tr><td>
14:56</td><td>NJ</td><td>PEN</td><td>WADE REDDEN</td><td>Obstruction hooking, minor
</td></tr>
<tr><td>
19:34</td><td>NJ</td><td>GOAL (6:2)</td><td>PATRIK ELIAS</td><td>JEFF CARTER
</td></tr>
</table>
<table>
<tr> <td> </td> </tr>
</table>

<table>
<tr> <td> </td> </tr>
<tr> <td> </td> </tr>
</table>
NEW JERSEY PLAYER STATS
<table border=1>
<tr><td>
</td><td align="center">
G</td><td align="center">A</td><td align="center">PIM</td><td align="center">+/-</td><td align="center">PPG</td><td align="center">SHG</td><td align="center">FOT</td><td align="center">SOG</td><td>Hits</td><td align="center">Time</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
J.CARTER</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">11</td><td align="center">5</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">20:30</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
P.ELIAS</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">2</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">2</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">16:36</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
M.RYDER</td><td align="center">2</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">2</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">6</td><td align="center">2</td><td align="center">21:32</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
D.BRUNNER</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">2</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">5</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">22:26</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
A.GREENE</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">20:05</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
P.HARROLD</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">05:13</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
A.VOLCHENKOV</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">2</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">19:59</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
M.FAYNE</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">5</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">23:32</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
A.HENRIQUE</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">9</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">18:58</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
M.ZIDLICKY</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">-1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">22:03</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
S.BERNIER</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">8</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">16:11</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
C.JANSSEN</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">2</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">05:43</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
M.TEDENBY</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">04:11</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
R.CARTER</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">2</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">4</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">09:53</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
J.JAGR</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">-1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">21:19</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
S.GIONTA</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">2</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">3</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">08:52</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
A.LOKTIONOV</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">-1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">2</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">14:19</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
W.REDDEN</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">2</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">2</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">21:44</td>
</tr>
</table>
<table>
<tr> <td> </td> </tr>
<tr> <td> </td> </tr>
</table>
NEW JERSEY GOALIE STATS
<table border=1>
<tr><td>
</td><td align="center">
S</td><td align="center">GA</td><td align="center">Time</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
M.BRODEUR</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">00:00</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
C.SCHNEIDER</td><td align="center">37</td><td align="center">2</td><td align="center">58:52</td>
</tr>
</table>
<table>
<tr> <td> </td> </tr>
<tr> <td> </td> </tr>
</table>
PHILADELPHIA PLAYER STATS
<table border=1>
<tr><td>
</td><td align="center">
G</td><td align="center">A</td><td align="center">PIM</td><td align="center">+/-</td><td align="center">PPG</td><td align="center">SHG</td><td align="center">FOT</td><td align="center">SOG</td><td>Hits</td><td align="center">Time</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
C.GIROUX</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">2</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">8</td><td align="center">2</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">28:27</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
L.SCHENN</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">2</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">3</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">23:47</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
A.HALL</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">2</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">03:33</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
T.McGINN</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">11:01</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
E.WELLWOOD</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">2</td><td align="center">-1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">5</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">09:08</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
S.HARTNELL</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">2</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">6</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">24:20</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
V.LECAVALIER</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">-3</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">21</td><td align="center">7</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">23:43</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
M.STREIT</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">2</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">28:15</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
B.COBURN</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">2</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">2</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">26:06</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
N.GROSSMANN</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">-1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">13:57</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
J.ROSEHILL</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">-1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">04:11</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
M.TALBOT</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">2</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">04:49</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
W.SIMMONDS</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">4</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">3</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">19:47</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
A.MESZAROS</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">2</td><td align="center">-1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">2</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">08:57</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
K.TIMONEN</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">-2</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">22:29</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
B.SCHENN</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">8</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">14:16</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
B.HOLMSTROM</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">-1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">03:15</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
M.READ</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">2</td><td align="center">-2</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">16:27</td>
</tr>
</table>
<table>
<tr> <td> </td> </tr>
<tr> <td> </td> </tr>
</table>
PHILADELPHIA GOALIE STATS
<table border=1>
<tr><td>
</td><td align="center">
S</td><td align="center">GA</td><td align="center">Time</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
R.EMERY</td><td align="center">35</td><td align="center">6</td><td align="center">60:00</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
Y.DANIS</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">00:00</td>
</tr>
</table>
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<table border=1>
<tr><td>
PHILADELPHIA</td><td align="center">2
</td></tr>
<tr><td>
NEW JERSEY</td><td align="center">4
</td></tr>
</table>
<table>
<tr> <td> </td> </tr>
</table>

<table>
<tr> <td> </td> </tr>
</table>
1st period
<table border=1>
<tr><td>
09:54</td><td>PHI</td><td>PEN</td><td>SCOTT HARTNELL</td><td>Hooking, minor
</td></tr>
<tr><td>
11:06</td><td>NJ</td><td>PEN</td><td>DAMIEN BRUNNER</td><td>Hooking, minor
</td></tr>
<tr><td>
19:14</td><td>PHI</td><td>PEN</td><td>JAY ROSEHILL</td><td>Hooking, minor
</td></tr>
</table>
<table>
<tr> <td> </td> </tr>
</table>
2nd period
<table border=1>
<tr><td>
07:25</td><td>NJ</td><td>GOAL (0:1)</td><td>STEPHEN GIONTA</td><td>MATTIAS TEDENBY
</td></tr>
<tr><td>
13:31</td><td>NJ</td><td>PEN</td><td>WADE REDDEN</td><td>Obstruction hooking, minor
</td></tr>
<tr><td>
19:10</td><td>PHI</td><td>PEN</td><td>BRAYDEN SCHENN</td><td>Tripping, minor
</td></tr>
</table>
<table>
<tr> <td> </td> </tr>
</table>
3rd period
<table border=1>
<tr><td>
00:32</td><td>PHI</td><td>SHG (1:1)</td><td>VINCENT LECAVALIER</td><td>BRAYDON COBURN
</td></tr>
<tr><td>
12:11</td><td>NJ</td><td>GOAL (1:2)</td><td>MICHAEL RYDER</td><td>ADAM HENRIQUE
</td></tr>
<tr><td>
13:13</td><td>PHI</td><td>GOAL (2:2)</td><td>MATT READ</td><td>Unassisted
</td></tr>
<tr><td>
14:24</td><td>NJ</td><td>GOAL (2:3)</td><td>STEVE BERNIER</td><td>RYAN CARTER
</td></tr>
<tr><td>
19:28</td><td>NJ</td><td>ENG (2:4)</td><td>PATRIK ELIAS</td><td>JEFF CARTER
</td></tr>
</table>
<table>
<tr> <td> </td> </tr>
</table>

<table>
<tr> <td> </td> </tr>
<tr> <td> </td> </tr>
</table>
PHILADELPHIA PLAYER STATS
<table border=1>
<tr><td>
</td><td align="center">
G</td><td align="center">A</td><td align="center">PIM</td><td align="center">+/-</td><td align="center">PPG</td><td align="center">SHG</td><td align="center">FOT</td><td align="center">SOG</td><td>Hits</td><td align="center">Time</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
C.GIROUX</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">-2</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">6</td><td align="center">3</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">19:33</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
L.SCHENN</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">-2</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">3</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">19:28</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
A.HALL</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">2</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">2</td><td align="center">14:22</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
T.McGINN</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">07:55</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
E.WELLWOOD</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">4</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">16:12</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
S.HARTNELL</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">2</td><td align="center">-1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">2</td><td align="center">4</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">23:18</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
V.LECAVALIER</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">9</td><td align="center">3</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">18:30</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
M.STREIT</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">21:13</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
B.COBURN</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">-2</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">3</td><td align="center">24:17</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
N.GROSSMANN</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">20:44</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
J.ROSEHILL</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">2</td><td align="center">-1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">10:10</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
M.TALBOT</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">10:24</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
W.SIMMONDS</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">-2</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">15:16</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
A.MESZAROS</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">18:41</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
K.TIMONEN</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">2</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">15:37</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
B.SCHENN</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">2</td><td align="center">-1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">4</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">13:15</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
B.HOLMSTROM</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">-1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">3</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">08:55</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
M.READ</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">3</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">16:30</td>
</tr>
</table>
<table>
<tr> <td> </td> </tr>
<tr> <td> </td> </tr>
</table>
PHILADELPHIA GOALIE STATS
<table border=1>
<tr><td>
</td><td align="center">
S</td><td align="center">GA</td><td align="center">Time</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
S.MASON</td><td align="center">29</td><td align="center">3</td><td align="center">59:38</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
Y.DANIS</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">00:00</td>
</tr>
</table>
<table>
<tr> <td> </td> </tr>
<tr> <td> </td> </tr>
</table>
NEW JERSEY PLAYER STATS
<table border=1>
<tr><td>
</td><td align="center">
G</td><td align="center">A</td><td align="center">PIM</td><td align="center">+/-</td><td align="center">PPG</td><td align="center">SHG</td><td align="center">FOT</td><td align="center">SOG</td><td>Hits</td><td align="center">Time</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
J.CARTER</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">-1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">10</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">21:04</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
P.ELIAS</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">-1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">4</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">19:00</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
M.RYDER</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">16:39</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
D.BRUNNER</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">2</td><td align="center">-1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">4</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">22:29</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
A.GREENE</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">2</td><td align="center">19:59</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
P.HARROLD</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">2</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">15:21</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
A.VOLCHENKOV</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">20:19</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
M.FAYNE</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">3</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">19:59</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
A.HENRIQUE</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">4</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">22:36</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
M.ZIDLICKY</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">5</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">23:22</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
S.BERNIER</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">3</td><td align="center">2</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">09:28</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
C.JANSSEN</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">06:57</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
M.TEDENBY</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">11:40</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
R.CARTER</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">2</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">05:13</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
J.JAGR</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">2</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">10:02</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
S.GIONTA</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">7</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">18:57</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
A.LOKTIONOV</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">3</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">15:37</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
W.REDDEN</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">2</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">17:18</td>
</tr>
</table>
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<tr> <td> </td> </tr>
</table>
NEW JERSEY GOALIE STATS
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<tr><td>
</td><td align="center">
S</td><td align="center">GA</td><td align="center">Time</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
M.BRODEUR</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">00:00</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
C.SCHNEIDER</td><td align="center">30</td><td align="center">2</td><td align="center">60:00</td>
</tr>
</table>
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Unfortunately for the Devils, all good things must come to an end. Their winning streak ended at an impressive 10 games after falling to the Florida Panthers by a score of 4-2. The Devils were never able to get any consistent offensive pressure going as a parade to the penalty box forced them to be on the penalty kill for significant portions of the game. Despite the huge advantage the Panthers had on the powerplay, the Devils tried to claw their way back in the third period, only have their comeback hopes dashed by penalty calls in the last minute of play.

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FLORIDA</td><td align="center">4
</td></tr>
<tr><td>
NEW JERSEY</td><td align="center">2
</td></tr>
</table>
<table>
<tr> <td> </td> </tr>
</table>

<table>
<tr> <td> </td> </tr>
</table>
1st period
<table border=1>
<tr><td>
05:00</td><td>FLA</td><td>GOAL (1:0)</td><td>BOBBY BUTLER</td><td>SEAN BERGENHEIM, MIKE WEAVER
</td></tr>
<tr><td>
10:31</td><td>NJ</td><td>PEN</td><td>STEPHEN GIONTA</td><td>Tripping, minor
</td></tr>
<tr><td>
10:34</td><td>FLA</td><td>PPG (2:0)</td><td>BRAD BOYES</td><td>TOM GILBERT, ALEKSANDER BARKOV
</td></tr>
<tr><td>
11:34</td><td>FLA</td><td>PEN</td><td>NICK BJUGSTAD</td><td>Hooking, minor
</td></tr>
<tr><td>
11:40</td><td>NJ</td><td>PEN</td><td>MAREK ZIDLICKY</td><td>Cross checking, minor
</td></tr>
</table>
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</table>
2nd period
<table border=1>
<tr><td>
03:09</td><td>NJ</td><td>PEN</td><td>ANDY GREENE</td><td>Hooking, minor
</td></tr>
<tr><td>
03:27</td><td>FLA</td><td>PEN</td><td>TOMAS KOPECKY</td><td>Obstruction hooking, minor
</td></tr>
<tr><td>
04:59</td><td>NJ</td><td>PEN</td><td>PATRIK ELIAS</td><td>Hooking, minor
</td></tr>
<tr><td>
05:26</td><td>FLA</td><td>GOAL (3:0)</td><td>SCOTT GOMEZ</td><td>DMITRY KULIKOV
</td></tr>
<tr><td>
05:31</td><td>FLA</td><td>PEN</td><td>RYAN WHITNEY</td><td>Tripping, minor
</td></tr>
<tr><td>
07:11</td><td>NJ</td><td>PEN</td><td>ANDY GREENE</td><td>Roughing, minor
</td></tr>
<tr><td>
08:47</td><td>FLA</td><td>PPG (4:0)</td><td>DMITRY KULIKOV</td><td>Unassisted
</td></tr>
<tr><td>
11:18</td><td>NJ</td><td>GOAL (4:1)</td><td>ADAM HENRIQUE</td><td>DAMIEN BRUNNER, PATRIK ELIAS
</td></tr>
<tr><td>
14:05</td><td>NJ</td><td>PEN</td><td>MATTIAS TEDENBY</td><td>Holding, minor
</td></tr>
<tr><td>
20:00</td><td>NJ</td><td>PEN</td><td>STEVE BERNIER</td><td>Tripping, minor
</td></tr>
</table>
<table>
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</table>
3rd period
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<tr><td>
08:34</td><td>NJ</td><td>GOAL (4:2)</td><td>MAREK ZIDLICKY</td><td>ADAM HENRIQUE
</td></tr>
<tr><td>
19:16</td><td>FLA</td><td>PEN</td><td>DMITRY KULIKOV</td><td>Tripping, minor
</td></tr>
<tr><td>
19:48</td><td>NJ</td><td>PEN</td><td>ANDREI LOKTIONOV</td><td>Hooking, minor
</td></tr>
</table>
<table>
<tr> <td> </td> </tr>
</table>

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<tr> <td> </td> </tr>
</table>
FLORIDA PLAYER STATS
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<tr><td>
</td><td align="center">
G</td><td align="center">A</td><td align="center">PIM</td><td align="center">+/-</td><td align="center">PPG</td><td align="center">SHG</td><td align="center">FOT</td><td align="center">SOG</td><td>Hits</td><td align="center">Time</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
D.PROUT</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">14:07</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
B.CAMPBELL</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">19:45</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
S.BERGENHEIM</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">-1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">2</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">12:42</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
T.FLEISCHMANN</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">3</td><td align="center">3</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">17:59</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
S.GOMEZ</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">10</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">14:10</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
A.BARKOV</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">-1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">7</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">13:42</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
T.KOPECKY</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">2</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">16:53</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
K.VERSTEEG</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">18:48</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
J.WINCHESTER</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">2</td><td align="center">2</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">10:41</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
S.UPSHALL</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">09:57</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
M.WEAVER</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">19:18</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
B.BOYES</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">-1</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">3</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">13:09</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
N.BJUGSTAD</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">2</td><td align="center">-1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">2</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">19:59</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
R.WHITNEY</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">2</td><td align="center">-1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">21:41</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
D.KULIKOV</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">2</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">2</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">28:23</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
T.GILBERT</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">16:58</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
K.BARCH</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">-1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">3</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">13:22</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
B.BUTLER</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">3</td><td align="center">4</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">11:41</td>
</tr>
</table>
<table>
<tr> <td> </td> </tr>
<tr> <td> </td> </tr>
</table>
FLORIDA GOALIE STATS
<table border=1>
<tr><td>
</td><td align="center">
S</td><td align="center">GA</td><td align="center">Time</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
S.CLEMMENSEN</td><td align="center">24</td><td align="center">2</td><td align="center">60:00</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
J.MARKSTROM</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">00:00</td>
</tr>
</table>
<table>
<tr> <td> </td> </tr>
<tr> <td> </td> </tr>
</table>
NEW JERSEY PLAYER STATS
<table border=1>
<tr><td>
</td><td align="center">
G</td><td align="center">A</td><td align="center">PIM</td><td align="center">+/-</td><td align="center">PPG</td><td align="center">SHG</td><td align="center">FOT</td><td align="center">SOG</td><td>Hits</td><td align="center">Time</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
P.ELIAS</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">2</td><td align="center">2</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">2</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">20:57</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
M.RYDER</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">15:52</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
D.BRUNNER</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">2</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">3</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">16:27</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
D.ZUBRUS</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">-1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">8</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">14:21</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
A.GREENE</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">4</td><td align="center">-2</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">2</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">23:44</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
P.HARROLD</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">-1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">19:20</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
A.VOLCHENKOV</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">22:08</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
M.FAYNE</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">2</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">23:11</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
A.HENRIQUE</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">8</td><td align="center">6</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">19:38</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
M.ZIDLICKY</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">2</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">3</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">15:49</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
S.BERNIER</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">2</td><td align="center">-1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">10:39</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
C.JANSSEN</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">07:07</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
M.TEDENBY</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">2</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">08:46</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
R.CARTER</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">07:29</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
J.JAGR</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">-1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">16:28</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
S.GIONTA</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">2</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">15:42</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
A.LOKTIONOV</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">2</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">8</td><td align="center">2</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">13:34</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
W.REDDEN</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">-1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">16:57</td>
</tr>
</table>
<table>
<tr> <td> </td> </tr>
<tr> <td> </td> </tr>
</table>
NEW JERSEY GOALIE STATS
<table border=1>
<tr><td>
</td><td align="center">
S</td><td align="center">GA</td><td align="center">Time</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
M.BRODEUR</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">00:00</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
C.SCHNEIDER</td><td align="center">23</td><td align="center">4</td><td align="center">59:59</td>
</tr>
</table>
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In other news, the Devils have assigned top prospect Adam Larsson to the AHL in the hopes he can continue to develop his offensive talents. The Devils will also be without C Jeff Carter for at least two weeks as he recovers from a fractured left forearm.
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The Devils continued their stellar play backstopped by solid goaltending from both Cory Schneider and Martin Brodeur. However with Brodeur fast approaching the age of 42, rumours have been swirling that now that Schneider had taken the helm, Brodeur would be shipped to a contender for one more chance at the Stanley Cup, especially since pre-season predictions had the Devils on the outside looking into the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Despite being given more starts, Schneider never seemed to adapt to the team and has been continuously outplayed by the veteran Brodeur. Rumours also indicated that Schneider was not particularly happy with the Devils, so with the trade deadline approaching, they pulled the trigger on a blockbuster trade that sent Schneider to the Islanders, in exchange for top prospect Ryan Strome and New York's 1st round pick in the 2014 draft.

In Schneider, the Islanders finally get their coveted number 1 goalie which they hope will help pull them out of the basement as they currently sit with the league's 5th worst record. The Devils in return received a prospect with good offensive potential who is expected to be one of the future offensive weapons for the team along with Fabian Brunner and Andrei Locktionov. The Devils hope the 1st round pick will land them in a top-5 position where they will have the opportunity to pick another high impact prospect in the same mold as Adam Larsson. After the trade was announced, management and Brodeur held a press conference to address the trade and the team moving forward. Brodeur expressed gratitude at being given another opportunity to win another Stanley Cup in New Jersey but also the opportunity to finish his career with the team he was drafted.

In other Devils news, a recent rash of injuries have forced Adam Larsson back into the Devils' lineup where he has excelled playing top pairing minutes. Injuries to Jaromir Jagr and Fabian Brunner has allowed the Devils to discover a new number 1 line where Patrick Elias (6G, 3A), Jeff Carter (3G, 6A) and Michael Ryder (2G, 6A) have combined for an impressive 26 points in the last five games. The Devils currently sit in 4th in the Eastern Conference heading into the trading deadline. It is rumoured that the Devils will be looking to acquiring a solid third line center to help out the struggling penalty kill.

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<td>P.ELIAS (78) "A"</td><td>J.CARTER (77) "A"</td><td>M.RYDER (74)</td>
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<td>A.LOCKTIONOV (71)</td><td>A.HENRIQUE (74)</td><td>M.TEDENBY (68)</td>
</tr>
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<td>S.BERNIER (70)</td><td>D.ZUBRUS (71)</td><td>S.GIONTA (71)</td>
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<td>C.JENSSEN (69)</td><td>R.CARTER (71)</td><td>R.OLESZ (48)</td>
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<td>A.GREENE (73) "C"</td><td>A.LARSSON (72)</td>
</tr>
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<td>B.SALVADOR (69)</td><td>M.FAYNE (70)</td>
</tr>
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<td>A.VOLCHENKOV (74)</td><td>P.HARROLD (69)</td>
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<td>M.BRODEUR (79)</td>
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<td>A.KINKAID (74)</td>
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<td>W.REDDEN (69)</td><td>D.BRUNNER (74)</td><td>J.JAGR (74)</td><td>C.BARKER (68)</td>
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Rivalry Renewed

Pittsburgh -- With less than six games left in the season and a playoff spot already secured, the New Jersey Devils faced off against their Atlantic Division rivals in a preview of what will most likely be a first round matchup in the playoffs. The Devils came into steel town riding a five game winning streak led by the impressive REC line as they faced off against the Malkin-led Penguins.

The Pens got into penalty trouble early in the game, and Jaromir Jagr made his former team pay by driving home a wrist shot past Marc-Andre Fleury. The Devils continued to apply pressure to the Penguins and took advantage of their fifth powerplay of the first period to notch their second goal, as Damian Brunner fired a one-timer from the high slot past the Pittsburgh netminder. However, momentum shifted in favour of the Pens after James Neal fired a rebound home during a later powerplay in the first.

The second and third period belonged to the Pens as they ramped up the offensive pressure in order to tie the game. Evgeni Malkin was successful in beating Marty Brodeur after taking advantage of a bad turnover in the defensive zone by the Devils. In the third, Beau Bennett would tally the Penguins' third goal of the game after exerting relentless pressure on the Devils' defense.

It looked as though the Pens were going to walk away with a victory until Patrick Elias fired a wrist shot through traffic past the Penguins' netminder to tie the game with only 28 seconds left.

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Patrick Elias fires a wrist shot past Fleury to tie the game late in the third[/align]

In overtime, the Devils failed to take advantage of a rare powerplay given to them in extra time, a move which proved costly as Chris Kunitz finally beat Brodeur with less than a minute to go in extra time to win it for the Pens.

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If this game was a preview of what to expect when these two teams meet in the playoffs, then it is going to be one exciting series.

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PITTSBURGH</td><td align="center">4
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NEW JERSEY</td><td align="center">3
</td></tr>
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</table>
1st period
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<tr><td>
03:31</td><td>NJ</td><td>PEN</td><td>WADE REDDEN</td><td>Hooking, minor
</td></tr>
<tr><td>
04:29</td><td>PIT</td><td>PEN</td><td>PASCAL DUPUIS</td><td>Hooking, minor
</td></tr>
<tr><td>
05:21</td><td>PIT</td><td>PEN</td><td>ROMAN HAMRLIK</td><td>Interference, minor
</td></tr>
<tr><td>
07:45</td><td>PIT</td><td>PEN</td><td>EVGENI MALKIN</td><td>Interference, minor
</td></tr>
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08:14</td><td>NJ</td><td>PPG (0:1)</td><td>JAROMIR JAGR</td><td>MICHAEL RYDER, MARTIN BRODEUR
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15:26</td><td>PIT</td><td>PEN</td><td>CHRIS KUNITZ</td><td>Hooking, minor
</td></tr>
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16:00</td><td>NJ</td><td>PPG (0:2)</td><td>DAMIEN BRUNNER</td><td>JAROMIR JAGR, WADE REDDEN
</td></tr>
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16:28</td><td>NJ</td><td>PEN</td><td>DAMIEN BRUNNER</td><td>Hooking, minor
</td></tr>
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17:00</td><td>PIT</td><td>PPG (1:2)</td><td>JAMES NEAL</td><td>PASCAL DUPUIS
</td></tr>
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</table>
2nd period
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<tr><td>
01:37</td><td>PIT</td><td>PEN</td><td>BEAU BENNETT</td><td>Hooking, minor
</td></tr>
<tr><td>
06:14</td><td>PIT</td><td>GOAL (2:2)</td><td>EVGENI MALKIN</td><td>CHRIS KUNITZ
</td></tr>
</table>
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<tr> <td> </td> </tr>
</table>
3rd period
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<tr><td>
18:24</td><td>PIT</td><td>GOAL (3:2)</td><td>ANDREW EBBETT</td><td>MARTY REASONER, ROB SCUDERI
</td></tr>
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19:32</td><td>NJ</td><td>GOAL (3:3)</td><td>PATRIK ELIAS</td><td>ADAM LARSSON
</td></tr>
</table>
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<tr> <td> </td> </tr>
</table>
Overtime1
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<tr><td>
00:16</td><td>PIT</td><td>PEN</td><td>BEAU BENNETT</td><td>Hooking, minor
</td></tr>
<tr><td>
04:04</td><td>PIT</td><td>GOAL (4:3)</td><td>CHRIS KUNITZ</td><td>DERYK ENGELLAND, SIMON DESPRES
</td></tr>
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PITTSBURGH PLAYER STATS
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</td><td align="center">
G</td><td align="center">A</td><td align="center">PIM</td><td align="center">+/-</td><td align="center">PPG</td><td align="center">SHG</td><td align="center">FOT</td><td align="center">SOG</td><td>Hits</td><td align="center">Time</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
C.ADAMS</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">4</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">18:48</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
J.JOKINEN</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">5</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">07:06</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
P.DUPUIS</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">2</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">2</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">15:35</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
S.CROSBY</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">10</td><td align="center">6</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">23:04</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
K.LETANG</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">22:56</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
C.KUNITZ</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">2</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">3</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">22:12</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
R.SCUDERI</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">24:47</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
R.BORTUZZO</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">15:31</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
J.NEAL</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">3</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">20:20</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
B.SUTTER</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">4</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">07:03</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
D.JEFFREY</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">12:23</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
A.EBBETT</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">3</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">14:02</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
S.DESPRES</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">3</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">24:26</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
E.MALKIN</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">2</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">10</td><td align="center">2</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">23:03</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
D.ENGELLAND</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">23:40</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
B.BENNETT</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">4</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">09:04</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
R.HAMRLIK</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">2</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">17:10</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
M.REASONER</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">4</td><td align="center">2</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">10:02</td>
</tr>
</table>
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<tr> <td> </td> </tr>
<tr> <td> </td> </tr>
</table>
PITTSBURGH GOALIE STATS
<table border=1>
<tr><td>
</td><td align="center">
S</td><td align="center">GA</td><td align="center">Time</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
M.FLEURY</td><td align="center">31</td><td align="center">3</td><td align="center">64:03</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
E.HARTZELL</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">00:00</td>
</tr>
</table>
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<tr> <td> </td> </tr>
<tr> <td> </td> </tr>
</table>
NEW JERSEY PLAYER STATS
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</td><td align="center">
G</td><td align="center">A</td><td align="center">PIM</td><td align="center">+/-</td><td align="center">PPG</td><td align="center">SHG</td><td align="center">FOT</td><td align="center">SOG</td><td>Hits</td><td align="center">Time</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
J.CARTER</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">13</td><td align="center">6</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">22:51</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
P.ELIAS</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">3</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">23:26</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
M.RYDER</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">3</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">21:05</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
D.BRUNNER</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">2</td><td align="center">-2</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">2</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">18:38</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
D.ZUBRUS</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">-1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">6</td><td align="center">3</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">17:19</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
A.GREENE</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">-2</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">20:03</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
A.VOLCHENKOV</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">23:08</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
R.PELLEY</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">-1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">4</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">10:57</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
A.LARSSON</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">27:17</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
R.OLESZ</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">-1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">4</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">10:08</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
M.FAYNE</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">-1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">17:49</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
M.ZIDLICKY</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">-2</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">18:51</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
S.BERNIER</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">10:10</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
C.JANSSEN</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">-1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">11:18</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
J.JAGR</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">-1</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">4</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">14:20</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
S.GIONTA</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">2</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">15:48</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
A.LOKTIONOV</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">-2</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">9</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">19:24</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
W.REDDEN</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">2</td><td align="center">-1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">16:11</td>
</tr>
</table>
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</table>
NEW JERSEY GOALIE STATS
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</td><td align="center">
S</td><td align="center">GA</td><td align="center">Time</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
M.BRODEUR</td><td align="center">31</td><td align="center">4</td><td align="center">63:03</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
K.KINKAID</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">00:00</td>
</tr>
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[size0]Brodeur and his Devils renew their rivalry against the New York Rangers in the Eastern Quarter Finals[/align]

Broadway Battle

New Jersey -- The Devils continued their late season surge, as the Flyers faltered in the standings which allowed New Jersey to capture the division lead. Instead of facing the Penguins, the Devils faced their cross-town rivals the New York Rangers in what was a heated series between the two long-time foes.

The Devils drew first blood, taking Game 1 of the series by a close score of 3-2. However, the Rangers answered in Game 2, winning that tilt by the same score. With the Rangers having taken home ice advantage from the Devils, New Jersey went into Madison Square Garden hoping to do the same. The Devils won Game 3 in overtime, however dropped Game 4 after Jeff Carter went down with a hip injury.

The Devils headed back to New Jersey for the pivotal Game 5 with the series tied at 2. The two teams traded chances in the first period, however it wasn't until late in the first that the scoreless tie was broken when Michael Ryder feathered a pass to Patrick Elias who made no mistake and beat the New York goalie.

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[size0]Patrick Elias puts in the first goal of the game past Rangers' G Henrik Lundqvist

In the second period, the Rangers increased the pressure as they attempted to tie the game at 1, however it would be the Devils who would respond, as Patrick Elias' aggressive forecheck caused a turnover in the Rangers' zone, he dumped the puck deep as Marek Zidlicki retrieved it and fed a pass to Jagr who was open in the slot. With a 2-0 lead going into the third, the Devils began clogging up the neutral zone, causing extreme frustration to the Rangers' players as they were unable to generate any sort of offense.

However, the hockey gods shined favourably towards the Rangers in this game, as an innocent play ended up with Marek Zidlicki accidentally putting the puck into his own net. With the game now in reach, the Rangers' upped the pressure on the Devils, however an impressive effort by Steve Bernier in the last minute killing Bryce Salvador's penalty, managed to push the puck into the offensive zone where he put home the empty-net goal to seal the victory for the Devils.

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[size0]Steve Bernier celebrates his insurance goal with Marek Zidlicki and Jacob Josefsson

New Jersey would go on to win Game 6 by the same score and move on to the second round where they will be facing Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins.


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NEW JERSEY</td><td align="center">3
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NY RANGERS®</td><td align="center">1
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<tr> <td> </td> </tr>
</table>
1st period
<table border=1>
<tr><td>
18:35</td><td>NJ</td><td>GOAL (1:0)</td><td>PATRIK ELIAS</td><td>MICHAEL RYDER
</td></tr>
</table>
<table>
<tr> <td> </td> </tr>
</table>
2nd period
<table border=1>
<tr><td>
13:39</td><td>NJ</td><td>GOAL (2:0)</td><td>JAROMIR JAGR</td><td>MAREK ZIDLICKY, PATRIK ELIAS
</td></tr>
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<tr> <td> </td> </tr>
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3rd period
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<tr><td>
10:50</td><td>NYR</td><td>GOAL (2:1)</td><td>MARC STAAL</td><td>Unassisted
</td></tr>
<tr><td>
17:16</td><td>NJ</td><td>PEN</td><td>BRYCE SALVADOR</td><td>Hooking, minor
</td></tr>
<tr><td>
19:14</td><td>NJ</td><td>GOAL (3:1)</td><td>STEVE BERNIER</td><td>JACOB JOSEFSON, MAREK ZIDLICKY
</td></tr>
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<tr> <td> </td> </tr>
</table>
NEW JERSEY PLAYER STATS
<table border=1>
<tr><td>
</td><td align="center">
G</td><td align="center">A</td><td align="center">PIM</td><td align="center">+/-</td><td align="center">PPG</td><td align="center">SHG</td><td align="center">FOT</td><td align="center">SOG</td><td>Hits</td><td align="center">Time</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
P.ELIAS</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">2</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">16:31</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
M.RYDER</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">4</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">21:29</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
D.BRUNNER</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">16:32</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
D.ZUBRUS</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">9</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">15:29</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
A.GREENE</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">2</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">19:46</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
A.VOLCHENKOV</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">2</td><td align="center">19:39</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
R.PELLEY</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">3</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">12:28</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
R.OLESZ</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">11:24</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
B.SALVADOR</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">2</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">14:10</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
M.FAYNE</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">2</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">23:52</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
J.JOSEFSON</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">8</td><td align="center">2</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">16:03</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
A.HENRIQUE</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">3</td><td align="center">2</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">16:00</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
M.ZIDLICKY</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">2</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">2</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">3</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">22:12</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
S.BERNIER</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">4</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">14:20</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
C.JANSSEN</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">13:22</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
J.JAGR</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">2</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">11:56</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
S.GIONTA</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">12:12</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
W.REDDEN</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">2</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">20:35</td>
</tr>
</table>
<table>
<tr> <td> </td> </tr>
<tr> <td> </td> </tr>
</table>
NEW JERSEY GOALIE STATS
<table border=1>
<tr><td>
</td><td align="center">
S</td><td align="center">GA</td><td align="center">Time</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
M.BRODEUR</td><td align="center">24</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">60:00</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
K.KINKAID</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">00:00</td>
</tr>
</table>
<table>
<tr> <td> </td> </tr>
<tr> <td> </td> </tr>
</table>
NY RANGERS® PLAYER STATS
<table border=1>
<tr><td>
</td><td align="center">
G</td><td align="center">A</td><td align="center">PIM</td><td align="center">+/-</td><td align="center">PPG</td><td align="center">SHG</td><td align="center">FOT</td><td align="center">SOG</td><td>Hits</td><td align="center">Time</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
M.CULLEN</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">9</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">18:23</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
N.SPALING</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">08:34</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
R.CALLAHAN</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">-1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">4</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">18:45</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
A.STRALMAN</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">-1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">19:25</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
R.NASH</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">-1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">2</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">20:03</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
M.DEL ZOTTO</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">-1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">22:03</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
D.GIRARDI</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">26:13</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
B.BOYLE</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">2</td><td align="center">2</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">05:46</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
D.SYVRET</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">-1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">14:29</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
B.RICHARDS</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">-1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">9</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">22:37</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
C.HAGELIN</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">-1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">2</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">13:13</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
B.POULIOT</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">-1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">4</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">15:17</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
J.MOORE</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">-1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">15:32</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
D.MOORE</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">4</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">06:35</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
M.STAAL</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">2</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">22:18</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
D.STEPAN</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">-1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">3</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">13:35</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
C.LaROSE</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">19:23</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
V.PROSPAL</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">18:10</td>
</tr>
</table>
<table>
<tr> <td> </td> </tr>
<tr> <td> </td> </tr>
</table>
NY RANGERS® GOALIE STATS
<table border=1>
<tr><td>
</td><td align="center">
S</td><td align="center">GA</td><td align="center">Time</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
M.BIRON</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">00:00</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
H.LUNDQVIST</td><td align="center">29</td><td align="center">2</td><td align="center">59:39</td>
</tr>
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[size0]Despite their best efforts, the Devils lose in the Conference Semi-Finals against the Pittsburgh Penguins[/align]

Heartbreak

Pittsburgh -- After defeating the New York Rangers in the first round of the playoffs, the Devils faced another division rival in the Pittsburgh Penguins. With Marty Brodeur playing like he's still in his prime and the Devils with home ice advantage, it is hard not to see them as the favourites heading into the series.

The Devils would not disappoint the home town fans as they took Game 1 in a solid defensive effort. Wade Redden scored what ended up the game winning goal as the Devils beat the Penguins 2-1. However, the Penguins stunned the home crowd in Game 2, thrashing the Devils by a score of 5-1. The Devils managed to squeeze a 3-2 victory in Game 3, however the Pens struck back winning both Games 4 and 5 by a score of 3-2.

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[size0]Wade Redden scores what would turn out to be the game winner in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semi-Finals between the New Jersey Devils and Pittsburgh Penguins

With their backs against the wall, the Devils walked into the Consol Energy Center hoping to steal another game on Pittsburgh's home ice. New Jersey got off to a fantastic start, peppering Marc-Andre Fleury with shots forcing him to bail out his team. Shortly after, the Jeff Carter streaked down the wing and fired a howitzer that Fleury bobbled allowing Damien Brunner to pot home the rebound goal to give the Devils the 1-0 lead.

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[size0]The Devils celebrate the first goal of the game

The Penguins stepped up the pressure, however Marty Brodeur was able to bail his team out as the high powered offense of Pittsburgh began to overwhelm New Jersey's defense. They eventually wore them down, as Chris Kunitz was able to break in alone and score a backhanded goal short side on Brodeur. The goal however woke up the Devils as they began to push back against the Penguins. Steve Bernier would eventually launch a torpedo pass to Cam Jensen who went 1-on-1 against Fleury and managed to beat him short side to give the Devils the 2-1.

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[size0]Cam Jensen celebrates his go-ahead goal

The Penguins continued their attack in waves, forcing Marty Brodeur to make several outstanding saves to maintain the Devils' lead in the game. However, in the dying seconds of the game, James Neal was able to win the puck battle along the boards and fire a pass to Evgeni Malkin who rifled the puck past Brodeur with a one-timer.

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[size0]Evgeni Malkin ties the game in the dying seconds

The Penguins carried the momentum into overtime, where after an exhaustive forcecheck, Jussi Jokinen was able to strip the puck from the Devils' defenseman and fire a puck past Brodeur to clinch the game and the series.

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[size0]Jokinen wins it for the Pens in overtime

With the win, the Pens will face off against their rivals the Ottawa Senators, while the Devils will have a challenging off-season with many key players rumoured to be retiring.

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<tr><td>
PITTSBURGH</td><td align="center">3
</td></tr>
<tr><td>
NEW JERSEY</td><td align="center">2
</td></tr>
</table>
<table>
<tr> <td> </td> </tr>
</table>

<table>
<tr> <td> </td> </tr>
</table>
1st period
<table border=1>
<tr><td>
03:39</td><td>NJ</td><td>GOAL (0:1)</td><td>DAMIEN BRUNNER</td><td>JEFF CARTER, ANDY GREENE
</td></tr>
<tr><td>
10:55</td><td>PIT</td><td>PEN</td><td>PASCAL DUPUIS</td><td>Interference, minor
</td></tr>
</table>
<table>
<tr> <td> </td> </tr>
</table>
2nd period
<table border=1>
<tr><td>
06:29</td><td>NJ</td><td>PEN</td><td>ANTON VOLCHENKOV</td><td>Obstruction tripping, minor
</td></tr>
<tr><td>
07:07</td><td>PIT</td><td>PEN</td><td>JAMES NEAL</td><td>Hooking, minor
</td></tr>
<tr><td>
07:47</td><td>PIT</td><td>GOAL (1:1)</td><td>CHRIS KUNITZ</td><td>SIMON DESPRES, DERYK ENGELLAND
</td></tr>
<tr><td>
13:19</td><td>NJ</td><td>GOAL (1:2)</td><td>CAM JANSSEN</td><td>STEVE BERNIER, RYAN CARTER
</td></tr>
<tr><td>
19:05</td><td>NJ</td><td>PEN</td><td>ANDY GREENE</td><td>Slashing, minor
</td></tr>
</table>
<table>
<tr> <td> </td> </tr>
</table>
3rd period
<table border=1>
<tr><td>
10:22</td><td>PIT</td><td>PEN</td><td>CRAIG ADAMS</td><td>Hooking, minor
</td></tr>
<tr><td>
19:32</td><td>PIT</td><td>GOAL (2:2)</td><td>EVGENI MALKIN</td><td>JAMES NEAL
</td></tr>
</table>
<table>
<tr> <td> </td> </tr>
</table>
Overtime1
<table border=1>
<tr><td>
04:22</td><td>PIT</td><td>GOAL (3:2)</td><td>JUSSI JOKINEN</td><td>Unassisted
</td></tr>
</table>
<table>
<tr> <td> </td> </tr>
</table>

<table>
<tr> <td> </td> </tr>
<tr> <td> </td> </tr>
</table>
PITTSBURGH PLAYER STATS
<table border=1>
<tr><td>
</td><td align="center">
G</td><td align="center">A</td><td align="center">PIM</td><td align="center">+/-</td><td align="center">PPG</td><td align="center">SHG</td><td align="center">FOT</td><td align="center">SOG</td><td>Hits</td><td align="center">Time</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
C.ADAMS</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">2</td><td align="center">-1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">18:39</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
T.GLASS</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">3</td><td align="center">14:18</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
J.JOKINEN</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">2</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">09:48</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
P.DUPUIS</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">2</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">2</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">17:59</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
S.CROSBY</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">12</td><td align="center">5</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">19:01</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
K.LETANG</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">27:01</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
C.KUNITZ</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">5</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">19:54</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
O.MAATTA</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">2</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">22:15</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
R.SCUDERI</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">18:34</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
J.NEAL</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">2</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">3</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">21:47</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
B.SUTTER</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">-1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">10:55</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
S.DESPRES</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">-1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">21:21</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
M.D'AGOSTINI</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">3</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">08:49</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
E.MALKIN</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">10</td><td align="center">5</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">16:56</td>
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D.ENGELLAND</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">2</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">23:13</td>
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B.BENNETT</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">10:21</td>
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R.HAMRLIK</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">16:18</td>
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M.REASONER</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">-1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">2</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">18:48</td>
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PITTSBURGH GOALIE STATS
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S</td><td align="center">GA</td><td align="center">Time</td>
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M.FLEURY</td><td align="center">33</td><td align="center">2</td><td align="center">64:09</td>
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E.HARTZELL</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">00:00</td>
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NEW JERSEY PLAYER STATS
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G</td><td align="center">A</td><td align="center">PIM</td><td align="center">+/-</td><td align="center">PPG</td><td align="center">SHG</td><td align="center">FOT</td><td align="center">SOG</td><td>Hits</td><td align="center">Time</td>
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J.CARTER</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">-1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">7</td><td align="center">4</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">20:31</td>
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P.ELIAS</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">-2</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">17:07</td>
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M.RYDER</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">-2</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">2</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">21:57</td>
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D.BRUNNER</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">4</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">18:01</td>
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A.GREENE</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">2</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">24:32</td>
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A.VOLCHENKOV</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">2</td><td align="center">-2</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">17:42</td>
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R.PELLEY</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">3</td><td align="center">2</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">11:58</td>
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B.SALVADOR</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">16:34</td>
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M.FAYNE</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">3</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">23:38</td>
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J.JOSEFSON</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">3</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">18:35</td>
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A.HENRIQUE</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">7</td><td align="center">3</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">11:54</td>
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M.ZIDLICKY</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">-2</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">4</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">21:30</td>
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<tr><td>
S.BERNIER</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">14:01</td>
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<tr><td>
C.JANSSEN</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">2</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">11:22</td>
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<tr><td>
R.CARTER</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">3</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">13:26</td>
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J.JAGR</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">2</td><td align="center">2</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">17:06</td>
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S.GIONTA</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">3</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">14:38</td>
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W.REDDEN</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">2</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">23:12</td>
</tr>
</table>
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<tr> <td> </td> </tr>
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NEW JERSEY GOALIE STATS
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</td><td align="center">
S</td><td align="center">GA</td><td align="center">Time</td>
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M.BRODEUR</td><td align="center">36</td><td align="center">3</td><td align="center">64:21</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>
K.KINKAID</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">00:00</td>
</tr>
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Martin Brodeur addresses the media after announcing he will be returning for one final season[/align]

He's Back!

New Jersey -- It appears another good season was all it took to convince veteran Marty Brodeur to return to the Devils for one final season. After posting an impressive 23-9-0 record with a .887 sv%, 2.17 GAA and 1 shutout and leading his team to winning the Atlantic division when many had predicted the Devils would be a lottery team. As he addressed the media, Brodeur made it known he felt that he had a lot of fun last year and that he feels confident that this group of players can get it done in the playoffs.

The Devils also received good news when Jaromir Jagr and Patrick Elias announced they would be returning to play in 2014-2015. With all veteran players returning, the expectations have just been raised going into the next season.

2014 Off-season Summary

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[size0]The Devils have the First Overall Pick in this year's Entry Draft[/align]

The hockey gods surely had the Devils in mind over the last year. On top of exceeding playing expectations, the blockbuster trade that sent Cory Schneider to the Islanders for their first round draft choice ended up being a lot better than initially anticipated. The Islanders crashed and burned at the end of the 2013-2014 season, finishing dead last in the league, and giving the Devils their first ever 1st overall pick in the NHL's entry draft.

With the first overall pick, the Devils picked a young Russian defenseman by the name of Valeri Sharov. The offensively minded Sharov has a booming shot in his arsenal, excellent hockey sense and a bit of a mean streak. The Devils also had their own pick in the draft, 29th Overall. The Devils' scouts had identified 2 players prior to the draft as being clearly ahead of the pack - Sharov and a winger by the name of Karel Machulda. To the shock of everybody in the organization, Machulda went completely unselected, making their choice easy. Machulda is an offensively gifted winner with a deadly accurate shot which he isn't afraid to use.

In other off-season moves, the Devils signed G Ben Bishop and D Andrew Alberts to improve upon the team's depth positions. They also traded D Marek Zidlicki and D Peter Harrold for Nashville prospect C Filip Forsberg. They also acquired D Barret Jackman, C Quinton Howden, C Patrice Cormier in various trades.

[align=center] [size0]2014-2015 New Jersey Devils

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<td> [size0]P.ELIAS (79) "A"</td><td> [size0]J.CARTER (78) "A"</td><td> [size0]M.RYDER (74)</td>
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<td> [size0]D.BRUNNER (73)</td><td> [size0]A.HENRIQUE (75)</td><td> [size0]J.JAGR (75)</td>
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<td> [size0]A.LOCKTIONOV (71)</td><td> [size0]D.ZUBRUS (73)</td><td> [size0]S.GIONTA (70)</td>
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<td> [size0]S.BERNIER (69)</td><td> [size0]R.CARTER (71)</td><td> [size0]C.JENSSEN (68)</td>
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<td> [size0]B.JACKMAN (72)</td><td> [size0]A.LARSSON (74)</td>
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<td> [size0]A.VOLCHENKOV (74)</td><td> [size0]M.FAYNE (70)</td>
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<td> [size0]B.SALVADOR (69)</td><td> [size0]V.SHAROV (68)</td>
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<td> [size0]B.BISHOP (76)</td>
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[size0]TOP RESERVES:
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<td> [size0]D W.REDDEN (69)</td><td> [size0]D A.ALBERTS (69)</td><td> [size0]RW K.MACHULDA (69)</td><td> [size0]C R.STROME (69)</td><td> [size0]G A.KINKAID (74)</td>
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This is a very unique style of blogging, and I'm really enjoying it.
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Thanks. It's taken a few posts to tweak the format and figure out how I want to present things here. I mostly sim my games, but I also think adding in-game images really bring the posts to life so I'll focus my posts on presenting the few key games that I play during the season.
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For sure. I've always viewed Dynasty as being about the "big picture" of building a team, whereas season mode is about the day-to-day grind. I think this is a great Dynasty blog because you actually move through time at a good rate and take advantage of what the mode is.

Curious about how much of the playoffs you play? My Dynasty method is traditionally to play 8 regular season games, chosen by storylines and key matchups like you do, but then I play most of the playoffs, only simming games 1 and 3 of a series.
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I do about the same. Focus the regular season games on playing the division rivals or the top teams in the league, and for the playoffs I usually play key games (elimination type). For the last season, I think I ended up just playing 1 game in the Rangers series (Game 1) and then two games in the Pittsburgh series (Games 1 and 6).
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