Devilsdude530 Posted April 22, 2007 Author Share Posted April 22, 2007 Thank goodness Doc is there in our defense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devilish34 Posted April 22, 2007 Share Posted April 22, 2007 (edited) LETS GO DEVILS TIME TO FINISH THESE FRAKERS OFF AND LET THEM START GOLFING preview TAMPON, Fla. (AP) - The Tampon Bay Lightning said all the right things. Yes, they are confident their first-round playoff series against New Jersey will go the distance. No, it won't be easy to overcome a 3-2 deficit against Devils goalie Martin Brodeur. And, yes, it would be nice - though not imperative - to get an offensive boost from someone not named Vincent Lecavalier or Martin St. Louis. Game 6 is Sunday. "We have to win. That's what it comes down to," Lightning forward Jason Ward said Saturday. "It doesn't matter if it's 1-0 and Vinny scores, or it's 4-3 and four guys who haven't scored at all score." Lecavalier and St. Louis combined for eight goals and six assists in the first four games of the best-of-seven series, however the high-scoring tandem was shut down in New Jersey's 3-0 victory in Game 5 on Friday night. After giving up three goals in each of the first four games, Brodeur made 31 saves to push Tampa Bay to the brink of elimination. Throughout the series, Lightning coach Arthur Fonzarelli (Fonzie) has talked about the importance of the team's best players performing like stars. He reiterated Saturday that another key to advancing in the playoffs is having less-heralded players step up their games as well. "I think there's still plenty of series left to see a surprise," Fonzie said. But time is running out. Lecavalier and St. Louis have scored eight of the Lightning's 12 goals. Although Vinny Prospal delivered the winner in a 3-2 victory in Game 3, there hasn't been enough production from the supporting cast. Fonzie benched Ruslan Fedotenko, one of the unsung heroes during Tampa Bay's Stanley Cup run in 2004, for Game 5. The forward has no points in the series and has scored just one goal in his last 29 games. "There's pressure on everybody," St. Louis said, adding that there's still time for others to step up. "I think we feed off that as a team. But it doesn't take the pressure off anybody. We all have pressure to do the best job we can." New Jersey's confidence was bolstered with Brodeur reverting to the form that helped him become one of the best playoff goaltenders in history. Friday night's victory moved him into a tie with Grant Fuhr for second place on the career postseason win list with 92. The Devils insisted they were never concerned about the 34-year-old goalie, who had never before allowed three goals in four consecutive playoff games. "There's no question he's the best in the game," New Jersey's Zach Parise said. "You knew eventually he was going to play like that." The Lightning outshot the Devils 31-14, however Brodeur got stronger as the game progressed. "When the bounces are going your way, mentally you feel like you're going to make the next stop," Brodeur said, adding that he didn't make any adjustments from the previous four games. Brodeur noted the Devils played better defensively as a team, limiting Lecavalier and St. Louis' scoring opportunities. New Jersey coach Lou Lamoriello stopped short of saying his team has figured out how to slow down the tandem. "You're talking about two elite players," Lamoriello said. "But we know in our minds how we have to play as a team." I want to see more of this today!! Edited April 22, 2007 by Devilish34 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msweet Posted April 22, 2007 Share Posted April 22, 2007 GO DEVILS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SatansDevils Posted April 22, 2007 Share Posted April 22, 2007 LETS GO DEVILS!!! Like the Devils veterans(Gomez, Brodeur, Brylin) said today in an article NOW IS THE TIME to close out the series! Devils do not want another 2001 to happen here. They will be fired up and close the series today. Brodeur has to be sharp today and get the win! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motorcity Devil Posted April 22, 2007 Share Posted April 22, 2007 Today's the day... I have a great feeling about it. I'm hearing all of the right things from these guys - they don't want another 2001 - the Lightning are just as scary as that avalanche team! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadDog2020 Posted April 22, 2007 Share Posted April 22, 2007 CLOSE 'EM OUT BOYS!!!!! LET'S GO DEVILS!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hattrick Posted April 22, 2007 Share Posted April 22, 2007 LET'S GO DEVILS!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LizDevil30 Posted April 22, 2007 Share Posted April 22, 2007 LETS GO DEVILS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puckrock Posted April 22, 2007 Share Posted April 22, 2007 Get it done today, boys! I won't see the 3rd period because of work , but my cell phone is on high alert! LET'S GO DEVILS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devilish34 Posted April 22, 2007 Share Posted April 22, 2007 Get it done today, boys! I won't see the 3rd period because of work , but my cell phone is on high alert! LET'S GO DEVILS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StormJosh Posted April 22, 2007 Share Posted April 22, 2007 Looks like the ning are going with 7 D tonight, Janik is in and Fedetenko is out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LizDevil30 Posted April 22, 2007 Share Posted April 22, 2007 The Devils are making me very nervous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njdevils2003champs Posted April 22, 2007 Share Posted April 22, 2007 I hate afternoon games. I overslept and missed the pregame and the beginning of the game. Thank God I was able to see the opening faceoff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thefiestygoat Posted April 22, 2007 Share Posted April 22, 2007 Haha, Gionta Devils 1-0! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrQuotes Posted April 22, 2007 Share Posted April 22, 2007 lol doc called him lundquist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LizDevil30 Posted April 22, 2007 Share Posted April 22, 2007 Elias so needs to score. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exit56 Posted April 22, 2007 Share Posted April 22, 2007 i'm bout sick of the continued dirty play from the two "superstars" in dark jerseys.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thefiestygoat Posted April 22, 2007 Share Posted April 22, 2007 1-0 Devils at the end of 1, Marty playing well, so that is good. Unfortanetly, Matvichuk didn't look to good after getting that bs cross check from Lecavlier. Hopefully it is nothing serious, but given his history of back trouble, I just don't have a good feeling. The Devils will be hurt if they have to finish this game with 5d, and they will be hurt if Matvichuk has to miss time along with White. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Posted April 22, 2007 Share Posted April 22, 2007 We knew that the Lightning would come out flying with their backs to the wall at home, so I'm happy coming out of the first up 1-0. I'm watching the NBC feed rather than CBC so I can get Doc and Pierre, two of my personal favorites. I like the coverage so far. First time I've ever seen a crowd boo and mock-cheer a linesman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sickman Posted April 22, 2007 Share Posted April 22, 2007 i'm bout sick of the continued dirty play from the two "superstars" in dark jerseys.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motorcity Devil Posted April 22, 2007 Share Posted April 22, 2007 Marty looks good, the EGG line is flying, and Holmqvuist looks shaky - I love it! What's with the Fonz and his goons? What a dick! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motorcity Devil Posted April 22, 2007 Share Posted April 22, 2007 First time I've ever seen a crowd boo and mock-cheer a linesman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njdevil26 Posted April 22, 2007 Share Posted April 22, 2007 It's Pierre Champoux.... but still my favorite haha. GO DEVILS!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thefiestygoat Posted April 22, 2007 Share Posted April 22, 2007 Goal Rafalski! 2-0 Devils! Lets go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squishyx Posted April 22, 2007 Share Posted April 22, 2007 peirre is so god damn annoying Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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