msweet Posted May 21, 2003 Share Posted May 21, 2003 I'm usually a bit nervous, but I can't shake the bad feeling. The Devs have come through so many time in the past. But somehow I know how good the Sens are, I never really believed that we could win the series, and somehow I keep thinking about 2001 and the Avs. Does anyone else fell the same or can someone make me feel better? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Leeds Posted May 21, 2003 Share Posted May 21, 2003 I'm a pessimist. I know the Sens capabilities.........I picked them in 5 with my head. However, when the Devs play SCARED, they usually succeed. Tonight, they play Scared. Tonight, they win.......4-2 empty netter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westcoastdevfan Posted May 21, 2003 Share Posted May 21, 2003 No, I have a lot of confidence in the Devils. Tonight is the night. Let's Go Devils! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triumph Posted May 21, 2003 Share Posted May 21, 2003 My bad feeling is caused by the knowledge of Nielson's pre-game speech in Game 5.. that's the kind of thing that will get players sacrificing and doing the little things right.. My bad feeling is exacerbated by the fact that the Devils have not generated a consistent forecheck for most of this series, and that some of the Devils can be beat 1 on 1 by Havlat or Hossa.. I don't doubt the Devils heart, but I don't think they were 3 games to 1 better than the Senators.. not the Senators we saw in Game 5, at any rate. If Lalime starts playing solid, watch out.. the Senators can beat us at a 2-1 game very easily... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Risky Posted May 21, 2003 Share Posted May 21, 2003 You guys are assuming the Senators are going to show up tonight. I still don't think that team has enough heart (Nielson speech included). I expect a hard-fought game tonight and the "best" the Devils have played yet this series. I also think it'll come down to the wire, but I think the Devils are going to close them out tonight. These aren't the 2001 Devils and remember that this team (even the 2001 Devs) have NEVER allowed a 1-3 comeback. If we were on the other side of the fence here, we'd have written our team off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LizDevil30 Posted May 21, 2003 Share Posted May 21, 2003 Maybe the Devs can have a seance and John Cuniff can give them a pep talk. Rest in Peace John and if you don't mind can you send an angel down to help the Devils. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueSkirt Posted May 21, 2003 Share Posted May 21, 2003 Tri, all very good points. But I feel the Devs have the desire and talent to finish off the Sens. We will be more disciplined tonight (no Sean O'Donnell taking PIM in Game 7). This is a team that did not have too many "bad" streaks all year long. I think they just want it more than the Sens do. Tonight the leadership of Nieuy, Stevens, White, Madden etc come thru. Devs have many players that have consistently won - we are the team of winners. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triumph Posted May 21, 2003 Share Posted May 21, 2003 This team has the heart and desire. But what we all know is that if the Sens brought the same heart and desire we did, and a commitment to details, they can beat us in 1 game. They're a better team, they have better scorers.. I don't doubt if the Devils lose tonight, they will have gone down swinging. I don't think the series is over if they lose tonight, that is an overstatement, because this team won't ever give up. But if the Devils play like they did in Game 5.. they're going back to Ottawa. Relying on lucky goals that go through 6 sets of legs, or relying on Ottawa throwing 4 guys deep into their zone.. it's not going to win hockey games now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Risky Posted May 21, 2003 Share Posted May 21, 2003 Also mind you the Devils have only lost twice in a row once this year and not at all in the playoffs. In fact, their strongest games in the playoffs have thus far followed losses (Game 5 Boston, Game 4 Tampa, Game 2 Ottawa). FAAAAAAAAAIIIITH. Plus we are 8-0 at home. And 8-0 after scoring the first goal. If they score first in the 1st period tonight, I think we'll have some happy posters come 10 PM or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueSkirt Posted May 21, 2003 Share Posted May 21, 2003 Agreed, Sens ratcheted up their intensity last time & we did not join them. Tonight we move it back up a notch and I don't think they match us. If they try, I expect they will take some penalties. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeakoftheDevil(s) Posted May 21, 2003 Share Posted May 21, 2003 I echo all the feared sentiments. I fear tonight. I fear everything about it. I've never considered this series over. I fear falling behind early and a continued stiffled offense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eldon Posted May 21, 2003 Share Posted May 21, 2003 This is why I hate pre-game shows. My prediction is tonight we are either going to win or lose. DROP THE PUCK!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westcoastdevfan Posted May 21, 2003 Share Posted May 21, 2003 I am going to ignore all of you because I can almost feel the dark cloud forming over the CAA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zamode Posted May 21, 2003 Share Posted May 21, 2003 Sheesh, no faith people. WCDF bring some of your Cali optimism to break through the cloud . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Puddy Posted May 21, 2003 Share Posted May 21, 2003 This is our game to lose. If we play our best game, we'll win. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westcoastdevfan Posted May 21, 2003 Share Posted May 21, 2003 nothing burns off clouds quicker than a little heat! Let's go Devils! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weekes Head Posted May 21, 2003 Share Posted May 21, 2003 I'm always nervous before any game. No win is a sure win. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pepperkorn Posted May 21, 2003 Share Posted May 21, 2003 I'm just going to freaking barf...and I've got a BBQ to go to... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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