UnderDogX Posted April 9, 2006 Share Posted April 9, 2006 (edited) GAME: New York Rangers (44-21-12) at New Jersey Devils (41-27-9). The New York Rangers can extend their lead in the Atlantic Division and take a step closer to their first division title in 12 years when they wrap up their season series with the New Jersey Devils. With 100 points, New York has a five-point lead over second-place Philadelphia and is nine points in front of the third-place Devils with five games to play. The Rangers and Flyers will finish their season series on Saturday in Philadelphia. New York hasn't won a division title since 1993-94, when it went on to win the Stanley Cup and end a 54-year championship drought. The Rangers won their third in a row and fifth in six games with a 4-3 overtime win Saturday over Boston. League scoring leader Jaromir Jagr had a goal and two assists, but it was linemate Michael Nylander's goal 40 seconds into the extra session that lifted New York. Jagr's goal was his 53rd - eclipsing the Rangers' single-season mark of 52 set by Adam Graves in 1993-94. "It's a little bit of a relief. I don't think it's just for me, it's for my linemates," Jagr said. "I think they feel the pressure too and sometimes they're giving me the puck too much. "Maybe they should shoot it and I go for the rebound, but now we can just play hockey." Jagr already had surpassed the club record for most points in a season, set by Jean Ratelle (109) in 1971-72. Two of Jagr's three goals against the Devils this season came in a 4-2 win on Nov. 3 in New Jersey. The Devils also have a player coming up on a single-season milestone. Brian Gionta extended his points streak to 10 games with his 43rd goal in New Jersey's 3-2 win Saturday over Montreal. Gionta added an assist, giving him seven goals and seven assists during the run. He needs four goals in the final five games to top the single-season mark of 46, set by Pat Verbeek in 1987-88. Gionta has six goals and an assist in seven games this season versus the Rangers. Linemate Scott Gomez also has been on a scoring tear lately. He had two goals and an assist against the Canadiens, giving him three goals and four assists in his last two contests. Gomez has two goals and an assist in his last two games against the Rangers after being held without a point in his previous four games against them. ---------------------LINK--------------------------- STANDINGS : Rangers - 100 points, 1st place, Atlantic Division. Devils - 91 points, 3rd place, 9 PB, Atlantic Division. TEAM LEADERS: Rangers - Jagr, 53 goals, 65 assists and 118 points; Darius Kasparaitis, 97 PIM. Devils - Gionta, 43 goals and 77 points; Gomez, 46 assists; Cam Janssen, 91 PIM. SPECIAL TEAMS: Rangers - Power play: 18.8 percent (79 for 420), 8th in NHL. Penalty killing: 84.5 percent (386 for 457), 5th. Devils - Power play: 17.4 percent (72 for 414), 21st. Penalty killing: 81.7 percent (273 for 334), 18th. GOALTENDERS: Rangers - Kevin Weekes (14-10-3, 0 SO, 2.82 GAA); Henrik Lundqvist (30-11-9, 2, 2.18). Devils - Martin Brodeur (38-23-7, 5, 2.61); Scott Clemmensen (3-4-2, 0, 3.35). SEASON SERIES: Rangers, 4-3. LAST MEETING: March 4; Devils, 2-1. At East Rutherford, N.J., Brodeur made 26 saves to become the first goalie with 10 straight 30-win seasons. Martin Rucinsky scored for New York. ROAD/HOME RECORDS: Rangers - 19-13-6 on the road; Devils - 24-11-3 at home. Edited April 9, 2006 by UnderDogX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neutral Zone Trap Posted April 9, 2006 Share Posted April 9, 2006 We need to come out hard and fast, no silly penalties, and no bad icings, bombard weeks with a bunch of shots, get traffic in front of him, get in his face. We need to skate fast with good sharp crisp passing. We also need to finish our checks and be physical. Jagr has 47% of the Rangers goals, shut him down and the Devils win. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devilsrule33 Posted April 9, 2006 Share Posted April 9, 2006 We need to come out hard and fast, no silly penalties, and no bad icings, bombard weeks with a bunch of shots, get traffic in front of him, get in his face.We need to skate fast with good sharp crisp passing. We also need to finish our checks and be physical. Jagr has 47% of the Rangers goals, shut him down and the Devils win. I am guessing you mean he has points in 47% of their goals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neutral Zone Trap Posted April 9, 2006 Share Posted April 9, 2006 I am guessing you mean he has points in 47% of their goals. Oops ! my bad (at me) yes you are correct, but my point remains the same, shut him down Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njdevils783 Posted April 9, 2006 Share Posted April 9, 2006 Big game tonight, wish i was going :-(... GO DEVILS!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandman441 Posted April 9, 2006 Share Posted April 9, 2006 I will be bumping the good luck thread. If I forget and it's 15 minutes before the game somebody bump it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thefiestygoat Posted April 9, 2006 Share Posted April 9, 2006 Go Devils! They will win! Strong 60 minute effort if not more will be needed to win this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devilsdude530 Posted April 9, 2006 Share Posted April 9, 2006 They need an effort similar to the last time they played NYR. Don't forget to read the recap after the game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDF Posted April 9, 2006 Share Posted April 9, 2006 LET'S GO DE-VILS!!!! Go Devils!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njdevils783 Posted April 9, 2006 Share Posted April 9, 2006 Brylin is gushing blood damn did he get killed on the boards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYGDevils32 Posted April 9, 2006 Share Posted April 9, 2006 Big Game! We actually have a GREAT crowd tonight. Is it sold out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HellOnICE Posted April 9, 2006 Share Posted April 9, 2006 Oh Come On Wiemer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOULAM1 Posted April 9, 2006 Share Posted April 9, 2006 Hope Sarge is ok... THIS A F^CKIN RALLY CRY! Cam Janssen do your thing but let's kill this PP first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njdevils783 Posted April 9, 2006 Share Posted April 9, 2006 Nice kill by the devs gionta just got pushed around on that kill haha his size really showed there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYGDevils32 Posted April 9, 2006 Share Posted April 9, 2006 Big Game! We actually have a GREAT crowd tonight. Is it sold out? Doc answered my question. It is a FULL HOUSE. LETS GO DEVILS!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njdevils783 Posted April 9, 2006 Share Posted April 9, 2006 (edited) Wow like 7 minutes of uninterrupted play... PP devs coming up SARGE IS BACK Edited April 9, 2006 by njdevils783 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOULAM1 Posted April 9, 2006 Share Posted April 9, 2006 Sarge is the man!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthernDevil Posted April 9, 2006 Share Posted April 9, 2006 Hey is anyone else having problems with hockey live on comcast.net? I live in South Jersey so i cant see many games but every now and then comcast broadcasts it online and i can watch it, but figures its not working for me. damnit sounds like a good game too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njdevils783 Posted April 9, 2006 Share Posted April 9, 2006 5 on 3 pp coming up for the Devs Gotta score here SCOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOREE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOULAM1 Posted April 10, 2006 Share Posted April 10, 2006 goal!!!!!!!!!!!! Ras!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Sarge on the replay it looks like! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njdevils783 Posted April 10, 2006 Share Posted April 10, 2006 Might have been Brylin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDF Posted April 10, 2006 Share Posted April 10, 2006 GOAL!!!!!!! GO DEVILS!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HellOnICE Posted April 10, 2006 Share Posted April 10, 2006 HEY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WOOOO... even though NHL Radio is making me listen to Kenny Albert! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njdevils783 Posted April 10, 2006 Share Posted April 10, 2006 haha kind of the off the floor on the board call from Thorne with the hit on kariya in 2003 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Posted April 10, 2006 Share Posted April 10, 2006 THAT'S THE WAY TO PAY THEM BACK FOR THE GASH SARGE!!!! Good to see Sergei back... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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