NJDF Posted October 23, 2002 Share Posted October 23, 2002 Atlanta has had the most goals against in the NHL (29) at an average of 4.8 goals per game. They don't have a win yet and have 2 overtime losses. If we don't get AT LEAST 3 goals (win or lose) we have problems. My hopeful prediction is a 6-3 devils win. I see us playing a great game but make stupid mistakes to spoil what would be a dominating performance. Goals from: Brylin, Elias (2), Gionta, Newy, and Madden GO DEVILS!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldply123 Posted October 23, 2002 Share Posted October 23, 2002 Devils come out strong early. Thrashers lack momentum. Devils 4-2 Look for Rafalski to become more involved Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackjack Posted October 23, 2002 Share Posted October 23, 2002 I would say if we don't blow Atlanta out of the water, we need to take a looong look in the mirror. I don't want to hear anything about Atlanta being hungry for a win or that they're due, or any of that BS. They are horrible, the worst team in the NHL right now, and we should beat them badly. I would be disgusted by anything less than a 3-1 win, and frankly, it should be more like 5/6-1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDF Posted October 23, 2002 Author Share Posted October 23, 2002 Is Danton in the lineup tonight?? GO DEVILS!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaDevsFan Posted October 23, 2002 Share Posted October 23, 2002 Totally agree with blackjack, we should blow this team out. See here is the thing, you can say well Atlanta is due for a win, that they wont lose every game, but that being said, if we are to be considered a contender for the Eastern Conference, a win can not come at our expense. This team should be fired up and ready to play after a very disapointing 3rd period the other night in Carolina. I am looking at a 5-1 Devs win tonight. The defense steps up, the offense starts to click,(albeit against the Thrashers) and 2 power play goals!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sundstrom Posted October 23, 2002 Share Posted October 23, 2002 i'm betting on 3-3 tie. we are still working on chemistry. bet on the first period looking like sh!t with maybe one solid scoring chance. atlanta gets first goal by kovalchuk and look much better in 1st period. back and forth for the whole game. devils goals come out of nowhere (meaning no sustained pressure). after this game, we're gonna be screaming but keep in mind, the schedule has really screwed this team. there's no chemistry and they're too excited b/c playing is such a rarity so far. atlanta is in better game shape. even if they lose, i won't be that upset. i'll only be upset if the problems that come out are ones that can't be fixed (i.e. stevens' complete lack of speed) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackjack Posted October 23, 2002 Share Posted October 23, 2002 Atlants scores as many goals on us as Carolina? I disagree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerrydevil Posted October 23, 2002 Share Posted October 23, 2002 If you take into account our anemic offense and their Swiss-cheese defense, the game might be pretty even. LMAO! Plus, they'll have the Thrasher faithful pulling for the team's first win. Do the Thrashers draw better than us? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDF Posted October 23, 2002 Author Share Posted October 23, 2002 From Handicapping page: Devils at Thrashers --New Jersey began the season with three straight wins prior to Saturday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M. Posted October 23, 2002 Share Posted October 23, 2002 I can see how they should win. I can see how they might lose. What I can't figure is using the phrase "gotta win" when it's only our fifth game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDF Posted October 23, 2002 Author Share Posted October 23, 2002 I can see how they should win. I can see how they might lose. What I can't figure is using the phrase "gotta win" when it's only our fifth game. It's a manner of speaking. It would be kinda boring if we all said "maybe we'll win, maybe we'll lose, but it's just the beginning of the season". You are a fan right? You are human aren't you? (j/k here) GO DEVILS!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z-Man Posted October 23, 2002 Share Posted October 23, 2002 Atlanta 3, Devils 2 Kovalchuk with the game winner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
insanity_gallops Posted October 23, 2002 Share Posted October 23, 2002 I can see how they should win. I can see how they might lose. What I can't figure is using the phrase "gotta win" when it's only our fifth game. Too early to be talking do or die. And all this after a 3-1 start (albeit shaky). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yeah, I suck Posted October 24, 2002 Share Posted October 24, 2002 2-1 Devils OT Albelin Game winning OT goal on a penalty shot.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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