Panthers (2) @ Devils (5)

During the [second intermission], DeBoer implored his players to avoid the meltdowns they’ve encountered in previous third periods. “We talked between the second and third about having a...

Tonight, the New Jersey Devils defeated the Florida Panthers in a close game. This recap explains why it was close as well as focuses on Patrik Elias' great night, Ilya Kovalchuk, the defense, Johan Hedberg, and Florida's top line among other observations.

Two empty-netters seal Florida's fate

Tonight the Panthers visit New Jersey for their third game against Pete DeBoer's Devils. The season series has been interesting so far, with Patrik Elias complaining about his team's loss in the first game to what he considered a "one line team" and the Devils coming back from a 2 goal deficit in the second game to win in the shootout, with Elias scoring the game clinching goal.

Though he didn't make the scoresheet vs New York, Florida's Erik Gudbranson completed the night with 4 SOG, 3 hits, 3 blocked-shots and an even plus-minus rating in 24 shifts. LBC Recap * S...

Tonight, the New Jersey Devils will play the Florida Panthers. This post previews the game exhorting the Devils to stop Florida's top line, discusses the various injury issues with each team, and names a few Devils who I'd like to see have good rebound games after the Boston debacle.

Marcel Goc and Mikael Samuelsson push Panthers to overtime