SatansDevils Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 (edited) Ok, so far 8-0 in GDT this season looking to go 9-0! Devils to bounce back in this one after the letdown in Carolina due to the emotional two games before with Brodeur #552 and Elias getting (#702) their records. Minnesota at New Jersey 7:00 PM ET, March 20, 2009 Prudential Center, Newark, New Jersey Wild-Devils Preview http://scores.espn.go.com/nhl/preview?gameId=290320011 All it took to end the New Jersey Devils' winning streak was a night off for Martin Brodeur.But Brodeur will likely be back in net and looking to add to his NHL-record win total Friday night, when the Devils host the struggling Minnesota Wild and former coach Jacques Lemaire for the first time in more than three years. With their four-time Vezina Trophy winner in net for nine straight games after his return from elbow surgery, the Devils went 8-1-0 and won their last four -- culminating in a 3-2 victory over Chicago on Tuesday night as Brodeur set the all-time record with his 552nd win. The loss stalled the Devils' pursuit of Boston for the top spot in the Eastern Conference, but New Jersey (46-21-3) enters Friday having not lost back-to-back games since falling to Carolina and Atlanta on Jan. 6 and 8. It is 23-7-0 since. The team also should have Brodeur back in the crease. He has allowed two or fewer goals in eight of the nine games since his return, posting a 1.95 goals-against average and a .931 save percentage. The Devils offense also has been clicking as the team prepares for a run at a fourth Stanley Cup. Wednesday's game ended the club's nine-game streak of scoring at least three goals, and New Jersey is averaging 39.8 shots on goal over the past month. Lemaire's Wild (33-29-8) rank last in the league in shots on goal with 27.5 per game, and the light-scoring team is again relying on defense and goalie Niklas Backstrom as it tries to reach the playoffs for the third straight season. Lately, that formula hasn't been reliable for Minnesota, which has allowed four or more goals five times in its last 12 games, going 3-5-4 to fall out of playoff position in a crowded West. The Wild are 2-5-2 on the road over that span, going 0-1-2 on their most recent trip. Minnesota is at New Jersey where Minnesota has been up and down team for the most part of the season as they did pick up a big SO win in their last game over Colorado on Tuesday night. Minnesota will come out in this game hungry and ready to play as they are trying to make the top 8 in the WC playoff race and right now they sit in 10th seed out of the playoffs, but still in the mix and not many points out. New Jersey lost their last game on Wednesday night to Carolina in a letdown game where Brodeur did not play as he became the All-Time winningest goaltender in the NHL with a win #552 over Chicago on Tuesday night. New Jersey looked flat on Wednesday night although they did have 43 SOG in the game. New Jersey will have Brodeur back in for tonight's game looking for win #553 and they look to win their 11th straight home game in a row, which continues a franchise record. New Jersey has to be ready for this one as Minnesota will be playing desperate hockey in this one. this should be a good game with Backstrom vs. Brodeur. Minnesota has never won in New Jersey, going 0-2-1 with a tie in four visits -- most recently a 3-2 shootout loss on Dec. 3, 2005. Get the win Devils and get er done! LETS GO DEVILS!!!! Brodeur's 10th game back (9-1) and looking to add to his record wins with #553. GDT: Devils Mascot. Edited March 20, 2009 by SatansDevils Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prucenterrules Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 Let's Go Devils!!!! Time to bounce back after that loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njdevil26 Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 Let's go Devils! I'll be in Sec 7. Arena Lounge beforehand as usual. Does this get you pumped up? http://www.imeem.com/devildriver/music/QZQ...rayal-explicit/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the cyknus Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 553!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevilinLA Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 LETS GO DEVILS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmigliore Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 Okay so hopefully no hangover still.. tough stretch of games coming up now, lets get 2 pts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msweet Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 GO DEVILS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmigliore Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 Get the win Devils and get er done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njdevil26 Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 White's not playing tonight. Leach or Greene to fill in. per TG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colorado Rockies 1976 Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 Okay so hopefully no hangover still.. tough stretch of games coming up now, lets get 2 pts Brent gave them a well-deserved day off. Even if they don't win tonight, at the very least they should be emotionally and physically recharged. LET'S GO DEVILS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadDog2020 Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 I'll be there tonight- got $65 tickets for $35- can't beat it!! LET'S GO DEVILS!!!!! Okay so hopefully no hangover still.. tough stretch of games coming up now, lets get 2 pts We gotta have this one with Boston and Philly coming up. A hiccup was expected and acceptable in Carolina. Not so much tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eaglejelly Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 LETS GO DEVILS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin226 Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 (edited) Edited March 21, 2009 by Colin226 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotbrodeur Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 Sadly I live in Utah, so I can't go to the game But I will be paying very close attention to the game via any damn update I can find. As far as the game goes though, we'll slaughter 'em! And with Marty back between the pipes they have NO chance. Those points are ours. but it would be nice to see Koivu get the sh!t beat outta him by Gionta DEVIL PRIDE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmigliore Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 (edited) Ok, so far 8-0 in GDT this season looking to go 9-0! Maybe the ol' SD jinx has finally reversed! This is great news, especially with baseball season coming up Edited March 20, 2009 by nmigliore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devil Fan Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 Go Devils.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxchaznjxx Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 Let's Go Devils! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayspynz Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 Go Devils. No more hangovers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
britoon Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 I'll be tivoing it as I've been up all night with the new baby. GO DEVILS!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSC Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 LGD! Just got an offer from a friend to go to the game--I'll be behind the net the Devils shoot at twice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HockeyPilot18 Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 I live in Illinois so I also cannot watch the game (or go to it obv.) but I will be listening on WFAN! LETS GO DEVILS!!! 553!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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welcometotherock Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 Lets bounce back from Wednesdays win and continue our hot play at home. Hopefully Marty and Patty will be able to add to their records, and Zach will be able to keep himself in the hunt for 50g/50a/100 pts. LETS GO DEVILS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadDog2020 Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 This is the first time I have ever posted from a game. Watching warm-ups right now. Thanks new Blackberry! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brodeur14301991 Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 Let's Go Boys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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