2012 Stanley Cup Playoffs 2nd Round, Game 5 Preview: New Jersey Devils at Philadelphia Flyers
2012 Stanley Cup Playoffs 2nd Round, Game 5 Preview: New Jersey Devils at Philadelphia Flyers
| Final - 5.6.2012 | 1 | 2 | 3 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia Flyers | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| New Jersey Devils | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
Stories
New Jersey Devils Goal Breakdown: Dainius Zubrus' Game 4 Winning Goal
Dainius Zubrus scored on a wide-open one-timer in the second period against the Philadelphia Flyers, which won Game 4 for New Jersey I breakdown how the play developed, pointing out how Zubrus got so open and how much work Petr Sykora did to keep the play going.
Claude Giroux Suspended for Game 5 of New Jersey Devils-Philadelphia Flyers Series
Claude Giroux was suspended by the NHL for a hitting Dainius Zubrus in the head in Game 4. This post includes Brendan Shanahan's video explaining the hit and a quick take from a Devils perspective.
New Jersey Devils Swarm Philadelphia Flyers in 4-2 Win; Lead Series 3-1
The New Jersey Devils won Game 4 against the Philadelphia Flyers by a 4-2 score to take a 3-1 series lead. This recap post discusses the Devils' forecheck, Dainius Zubrus, Marek Zidlicky, the Devils' lead in shots & possession among other observations.
On "Must-Win"
There has been a lot of talk about how Game 4 is a "must-win," which inevitably was followed by some sniveling about how it's not really a "must-win" game, because the Flyers can, you know, still...
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Boxscore
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| New Jersey | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| First Period |
|---|
| - 1, Philadelphia Power-Play Goal - Scott Hartnell (3), from Claude Giroux and Kimmo Timonen at 11:50. 2, Philadelphia Short-Handed Goal - Claude Giroux (8), from Maxime Talbot at 13:40. 3, New Jersey Power-Play Goal - Petr Sykora (2), from Marek Zidlicky and Travis Zajac at 15:14. 4, New Jersey Goal - Marek Zidlicky, from Bryce Salvador and Ilya Kovalchuk at 18:09. Penalties - Travis Zajac, New Jersey (Interference), 8:55; Marek Zidlicky, New Jersey (Interference), 11:43; Andreas Lilja, Philadelphia (Tripping), 13:27; Scott Hartnell, Philadelphia (Interference), 18:32. |
| Second Period |
| - 5, New Jersey Goal - Dainius Zubrus (2), from Adam Henrique and Petr Sykora at 17:47. Penalties - Sean Couturier, Philadelphia (Delaying Game-Puck over glass), 5:12; Claude Giroux, Philadelphia (Illegal check to head), 19:56. |
| Third Period |
| - 6, New Jersey Empty Net Goal - Dainius Zubrus (3), from Mark Fayne and Martin Brodeur at 19:15. Penalties - Kimmo Timonen, Philadelphia (Holding), 16:24. |
Shots on Goal:
Philadelphia 7 + 5 + 10 = 22.
New Jersey 16 + 16 + 11 = 43.
Power Play Conversion: Philadelphia 1-2. New Jersey 1-5.
Goaltenders: Philadelphia, Ilya Bryzgalov 3-42-.929. New Jersey, Martin Brodeur 2-22-.909.
Referees: Steve Kozari, Kevin Pollock
Linesmen: Jay Sharrers, Shane Heyer
Power Play Conversion: Philadelphia 1-2. New Jersey 1-5.
Goaltenders: Philadelphia, Ilya Bryzgalov 3-42-.929. New Jersey, Martin Brodeur 2-22-.909.
Referees: Steve Kozari, Kevin Pollock
Linesmen: Jay Sharrers, Shane Heyer
