Game Analysis: Back-To-Backs Vs. New Jersey, At Pittsburgh
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| Final - 12.26.2011 | 1 | 2 | 3 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Devils | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Carolina Hurricanes | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
Stories
No Points for Getting Close: New Jersey Devils Lose to the Carolina Hurricanes 4-2
The New Jersey Devils played an awful second period and while they made it interesting late, they lost to the Carolina Hurricanes 4-2. This recap explains why the Devils deserved to lose, focuses on a few players, and finds a silver lining or two in the loss among other thoughts on the game.
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Devils at Hurricanes: Game Day Preview
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Game 35 Preview: New Jersey Devils at Carolina Hurricanes
Tonight, the New Jersey Devils will play their final road game of 2011 against the Carolina Hurricanes. This preview touches on how the Canes have been playing in their last 5-6 games, brings up some general thoughts about the Devils, and more.
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Boxscore
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Carolina | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| First Period |
|---|
| - 1, Carolina Short-Handed Goal - Brandon Sutter (7), from Tim Gleason at 11:13. Penalties - Ryan Carter, New Jersey (Cross checking), 2:40; Tuomo Ruutu, Carolina (Tripping), 10:50; Ryan Carter, New Jersey (Boarding (maj)), 15:53; Bryan Allen, Carolina (Roughing), 15:53; Ryan Carter, New Jersey (Game misconduct), 15:53; Zach Parise, New Jersey (Tripping), 17:13. |
| Second Period |
| - 2, Carolina Goal - Tuomo Ruutu (13), from Alexei Ponikarovsky and Tim Brent at 7:01. 3, Carolina Goal - Anthony Stewart (5), from Andreas Nodl and Tim Brent at 17:13. |
| Third Period |
| - 4, New Jersey Goal - David Clarkson (12), from Anton Volchenkov and Kurtis Foster at 12:38. 5, New Jersey Goal - Adam Henrique (10), from David Clarkson and Anton Volchenkov at 17:40. 6, Carolina Empty Net Goal - Cam Ward, unassisted at 19:30. Penalties - Mark Fayne, New Jersey (Delaying the game), 5:52. |
Shots on Goal:
New Jersey 11 + 2 + 12 = 25.
Carolina 10 + 13 + 10 = 33.
Power Play Conversion: New Jersey 0-1. Carolina 0-4.
Goaltenders: New Jersey, Johan Hedberg 3-33-.909. Carolina, Cam Ward 2-25-.920.
Referees: Stephen Walkom, Frederick L'Ecuyer
Linesmen: Steve Miller, Derek Nansen
Power Play Conversion: New Jersey 0-1. Carolina 0-4.
Goaltenders: New Jersey, Johan Hedberg 3-33-.909. Carolina, Cam Ward 2-25-.920.
Referees: Stephen Walkom, Frederick L'Ecuyer
Linesmen: Steve Miller, Derek Nansen
