CMaGee Posted May 22, 2003 Share Posted May 22, 2003 In a word, devistating. And I hate to say it, but it was partly Stevens fault. He was caught flatfooted, and watched Hossa go by. There was some lousy back-checking too. All is not lost thought. there's another game. Remember the Toronto-Philly series. The Flyers were up 3-1, and Toronto won in OT in Game 6. Only to get smoked the following night. Be positive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njdevils783 Posted May 22, 2003 Share Posted May 22, 2003 like the owner of the site said devils wont win a game 7 so good luck there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njdevils783 Posted May 22, 2003 Share Posted May 22, 2003 like the owner of the site said devils wont win a game 7 so good luck there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aylbert Posted May 22, 2003 Share Posted May 22, 2003 The Devils WILL win in 7. Mark me down for that... The guys will come around, we won't lose 3 in a row. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LizDevil30 Posted May 22, 2003 Share Posted May 22, 2003 Hey I still love this team. Who thought they would even be here? But they did but no way they win in Ottawa. GREAT SEASON BOYS! Thanks for the ride! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smelly Posted May 22, 2003 Share Posted May 22, 2003 Philly was never up 3-1 v. Tor; they split the first four. Also, Philly had Game 7 at home. Let's hope it doesn't matter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'7' Posted May 22, 2003 Share Posted May 22, 2003 Devils are 4-6 all time in game 7's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sundstrom Posted May 22, 2003 Share Posted May 22, 2003 look guys. the devils have a great chance in ottawa. they won a game there. the other went to OT, and the 3rd was a very close one that we lost on two mistakes. it's gonna be tough as hell, but it can be done. I was at the game tonight and the comments about the devils coming out flat and not caring were just wrong. Please give Ottawa some credit. Ottawa was the better team tonight. How many posts did they hit? How many saves did Brodeur rob them on? As a whole, they have faster, more skilled forwards. It was no secret that we'd have to get a little lucky, play super d, and have marty stand on his head. so far, that's all happened except that our luck is even, and not to our side. I actually thought the Devils played very well, as did ottawa. The sens are not a sh!t team. A key to game 7 that nobody is discussing is that the Refs have called every game in Ottawa heavily for the Sens. That simply cannot happen. I'm sure they'll make some bad calls, and miss some others. I just hope that they're even. The Devils PP has been productive lately and the PK is still solid. i will ask all of you this though...is there ANY doubt that Daneyko has no business playing in this series. every time he was on the ice, the sens created good scoring chances and immense pressure. i know that we owe a lot to Dan-0, but he sits in 7 if they're to have a chance. also- turner should not have come back if he was gonna be a step behind and on one leg like he was tonight. i can understand how big jim is also useless in this series, so i say, for the minutes that this slot gets, bicek and his speed are more valuable than the choice of pilons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMaGee Posted May 22, 2003 Share Posted May 22, 2003 I stand corrected. I thought it was. Oh well. Ottawa can be beaten at home. Whens the last time you saw fans playing the game. If Marty plays well like tonight (excluding the soft Bonk goal,) the Devils will win. I see Lalime cracking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pepperkorn Posted May 22, 2003 Share Posted May 22, 2003 Hey I had them down to lose in six so they've surpassed my expectations. I was more upset after Monday's loss. I think we all saw this coming. I'm ok with this. at least they showed up in OT. The sportscasters have wanted Ottawa since the start of the season - the Devils have handed this over on a silver platter - maybe people will like them better now they've rolled over. i think im channeling GetReal... The only way I'll watch the game Friday is if Doc is sitting in my livingroom calling the game like on the commercial. I wish the Devils could appreciate what their fans put themselves through listening the these ESPN guys. Melroses pomade alone should earn us the effing cup - and he was calling this in the devil's favor.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njdevils783 Posted May 22, 2003 Share Posted May 22, 2003 They have to score first thats what its coming down to, if they have to leave this defensive mindset then do it, they have to score the first goal. Come on devils prove me wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LIDevsFan1 Posted May 22, 2003 Share Posted May 22, 2003 I see Lalime cracking. From your mouth to God's ears. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMaGee Posted May 22, 2003 Share Posted May 22, 2003 1988- Defeated Washington in 7. Div. Final 1988- Lost to Boston in 7. Conf. Final 1991- Lost to Pittsburgh in 7. Div. Semi-Final 1992- Lost to NY Rangers in 7.Div. Semi-Final 1994- Defeated Buffalo in 7. CQF 1994- Lost to NY Rangers in 7. CF 1999- Lost to Pittsburgh in 7.CQF 2000- Defeated Philadelphia in 7. CF 2001- Defeated Toronto in 7. CSF 2001- Lost to Colorado in 7. Stanley Cup Final Here they are. Sorry Jimmy, I'm dumb, and I can't count! 4-6 it is. Not a good winning tradition in Game 7's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pepperkorn Posted May 22, 2003 Share Posted May 22, 2003 What happened to the "their due" concept? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sundstrom Posted May 22, 2003 Share Posted May 22, 2003 the devils never led 3-1, then won in game 7. here's to changing history. calling it right here: 3-1 Devils. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devils744 Posted May 22, 2003 Share Posted May 22, 2003 this game was a travesty to put in nicely, if you dont think the nhl wants ottawa in the finals then you are blind as a bat. ottawa had 7 players out there on the next to last shift for a good 5 to 10 seconds and the last time i looked thats a penalty, i dont care what part of the game you are in. both refs and linesmen deserve to be fired, they ruined a great game by being so biased throughout. if this is the best they have to offer then just fold up and end it now. how many times can ottawa get away with too many men or obvious interference penalties? i guess a lot. tonights game was a slap in the face to every single hockey fan, i dont care what team you root for. no need to play game 7 its obvious what will happen because its the same thing thats happened the last 2 games. just give the trophy to ottawa and save us the time and money. i was at the game and i'm still pissed i guess. oh and for all those play daneyko fans he doesnt deserve to play another second in these playoffs. he stunk up the ice big time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJayDevil Posted May 22, 2003 Share Posted May 22, 2003 I, for one, just think they have a slim to none chance in winning in Ottawa. That is my gut feeling. Just a shame, just a shame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aylbert Posted May 22, 2003 Share Posted May 22, 2003 The Devils never led 3-1 and got to a game 7 until now... no streak to rewrite, only time to start one... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devils744 Posted May 22, 2003 Share Posted May 22, 2003 game 6 never happened, you see we were all in the matrix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halfsharkalligatorhalfman Posted May 22, 2003 Share Posted May 22, 2003 i can't believe how many of you are writing off the devils. if they win game 7 in ottawa you don't deserve to root for them in the stanley cup finals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triumph Posted May 22, 2003 Share Posted May 22, 2003 I agree with whoever said Daneyko doesn't belong out there.. he doesn't. He was very poor all night long. I think the Devils can win in Game 7. I have no doubts that they can. They have to have no doubts that they can. Because frankly, 2 goals in 2 games isn't going to win anything. They have to get a lead and build on it. I thought they played well in overtime too, they finally stopped playing tentative hockey and began to take play to the Senators. They just couldn't get one past Lalime. The 4 on 4s didn't help, either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devilsrule33 Posted May 22, 2003 Author Share Posted May 22, 2003 I say think about it a different way. I don't think a Sens wins gives them momentum at all. Both teams no what's at stake and know they have to win. Just try and think the Devils were down 3-2 and tied it up last night. Because I don't think Ottawa winning last night will change the game on Friday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Sens_Loyal_Fan Posted May 22, 2003 Share Posted May 22, 2003 Someone explain to me how that wasn't interference.....the first player to the rebound takes two hacks at it, is then PHYSICALLY touching Marty IN THE CREASE (with out a d-man on him) and then Varada knocks the rebound in while this is occurring.Explain this....PLEASE. Ottawa deserves the win...but not this way. GO DEVILS!! Once the puck is in the crease, the opposing player can go into the crease. It is only called goaltender interference if the player arrives in the crease and obstructs the goalie BEFORE the puck crosses the crease line. That did not happen. clearly the puck was in the crease first and therefore Brodeur loses crease protection. Where was the defense that allowed him to stay in there unmolested. From my point of view, they messed up. Big time. And it cost the game. (Or again from my point of view, they messed up and it WON the game). I'll be there in the arena Friday night. As with all of you, I will be sitting on the edge of my seat. It has been a great series guys. May the better team win. GO SENS GO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brylin18 Posted May 22, 2003 Share Posted May 22, 2003 and that will be, without doubt, the DEVILS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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