Veterans challenged to recreate winning atmosphere Saed Hindash/The Star-LedgerIlya Kovalchuk said he has been impressed by the team's initiative to call a meeting after two straight losses.Ilya Kovalchuk never remembers a team meeting being called after two straight losses during his 7...
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Some thoughts we have on the Devils lately: – We are very lucky that our team has, every year since the lockout, given us the opportunity to watch them be the best team in hockey for a substantial stretch of time. Not every fan gets to say that, and we really enjoy it. We don’t want...
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When the Devils were amazing everyone, leading the league despite missing as much as one-third of their lineup, they were a one-trick pony, chipping in the puck whenever they faced blue-line -- or even red-line -- opposition. They're not the same team anymore. They are actually tons better. But...
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(Sports Network) - Three straight road games out west following the Olympic break seemed to have caught up with the Devils in their most recent contest. New Jersey now returns home for the first time in nearly a month this evening when it plays host to a New York Rangers club that is struggling on...
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We are going to be performing a bit of an experiment tonight, Gentle Reader. We’re going to watch the game… without sound. This is a huge thing for us, because, since we do stitching handiwork during hockey broadcasts, we tend to listen more than we watch. Maybe it’s because of...
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Kovalchuk skated in Wednesday's optional. Ilya Kovalchuk and Paul Martin were among the eight Devils on the ice for Wednesday’s optional morning skate. Je...
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Says players need to be protected Gene Puskar/APDevils coach Jacques Lemaire says the increased speed of the game has made it dangerous.Devils coach Jacques Lemaire, a Hall of Fame center, likes the recommendation made by NHL general managers to institute a rule regarding...
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Only eight players on ice Ed Mulholland/US PresswirePaul Martin was among those who took part in the Devils' optional skate. Defenseman Paul Martin was among eight players who took part in the Devils' optional morning skate Wednesday. Martin, recovering from a fractured left forearm...
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Jay Pandolfo, Anssi Salmela will sit out vs. Rangers Ed Muilholland/US PresswirePaul Martin won't be able to play in a game before March 20.Every time Devils defenseman Paul Martin sets his own target date for coming back from a fractured left forearm, his hopes are dashed. Now...
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Highlighting the best comments from the NJ.com community. John Munson/The Star-LedgerCoach Jacques Lemaire made his feelings known in a dressing room session with the Devils Tuesday. The Devils dropped two on the road last weekend, and that sparked a dressing room session with an upset...
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Allowed five goals on 17 shots, thinks he could have been more aggressive Tony Kurdzuk/The Star-LedgerThe Devils' David Clarkson celebrates a goal by Rob Niedermayer on Rangers goaltender Henrik Lundqvist in the first period.With Martin Brodeur and Henrik Lundqvist guarding the nets...
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He turned puck over on tying goal in second period Christopher Pasatieri/US PresswireDevils rookie defenseman Mark Fraser (left) hits Brian Boyle of the Rangers (center) during the first period Wednesday night.Rookie defenseman Mark Fraser never left the Devils' bench after coughing up...
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Newark, NJ (Sports Network) - Devils captain Jamie Langenbrunner was one of six different goal-scorers, as New Jersey doubled up the New York Rangers, 6-3, at Prudential Center. Langenbrunner, Brian Rolston, Travis Zajac and Rob Niedermayer each had a goal and an assist for New Jersey, while Zach...
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When the dust finally settles next month, this one could well prove a turning point for both the Devils and Rangers, all the more significant because of each team's struggles. The Devils' first regular season chasing of Henrik Lundqvist looms that large. It's not supposed to be the...
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Rob Niedermayer, Jamie Langenbrunner and Brian Rolston had a goal and assist each and the New Jersey Devils returned home from a difficult post-Olympics trip to beat the New York Rangers 6-3 on Wednesday night. New Jersey lost at Calgary and was shut out at cellar-dwelling Edmonton after opening the...
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I'd guess that Ilya Kovalchuk didn't have too many nights like this for the Thrashers. The Devils scored six goals versus the Rangers, and the team registered 18 points scored: none by the Russian superstar.
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Enforcer Pierre-Luc Letourneau-Leblond is in the lineup for the Devils John Munson/The Star-LedgerThe Devils and Rangers go at it in another big game at the Prudential Center.The Devils host the rival Rangers at Prudential Center and of course, it's a big game for both teams. The Rangers...
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Jacques Lemaire impressed by Pierre-Luc Letourneau-Leblond's fight Christopher Pasatieri/US PresswireDevils winger Pierre-Luc Letourneau-Leblond fights Jody Shelley of the Rangers in the first period Wednesday night. This was what coach Jacques Lemaire meant when he said the Devils...
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A winner of eight Stanley Cups as a Canadiens center, Devils coach Jacques Lemaire says the players of his day made up their own rule against head shots. They wouldn't put themselves in those Eric Lindros positions that the NHL is legislating against. "Going across [the ice], that was...
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Face Penguins on St. Patrick's Day The mask doesn't make the goalie. Tim Farrell/The Star-LedgerMartin Brodeur, shown in 2004, will wear a replica of his original NHL mask on March 17.But it can make the goalie pretty excited. On Wednesday, March 17, when the Devils wear their...
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Six goals a bonus for veteran goalie Six goals brought a smile to goalie Martin Brodeur's face. Tony Kurdzuk/The Star-LedgerDevils winger Zach Parise battles with Rangers defenseman Michael Del Zotto Wednesday night."I think it's important. When you're struggling you're looking for any...
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The Rangers had trouble scoring and Henrik Lundqvist surrendered five goals on 17 shots in a 6-3 loss to the Devils.
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A chance for payback in Friday night's game at the Rock Tony Kurdzuk/The Star-LedgerDevils defenseman Martin Skoula (28) collides with Sean Avery (16) of the Rangers Wednesday night.Devils defenseman Martin Skoula has a debt to settle. After being benched and then cast aside by the...
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Struggling Devils knock Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist out of game with three goals in second period Tony Kurdzuk/The Star-LedgerThe Devils' David Clarkson (center) celebrates the team's fifth goal, giving the Devils a 5-3 lead, as Devils teammate Rob Niedermayer and the Rangers' Dan...
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Penguins star was intense on Olympic game days Andrew Mills/The Star-LedgerMartin Brodeur (at right behind Dany Heatley and next to Heatley's hand) celebrates after Sidney Crosby (mobbed in front) scored to give Team Canada the Olympic gold medal.Martin Brodeur recognized that look. He'd...
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No letdowns for three periods Mike Stobe/Getty ImagesJamie Langenbrunner (left) celebrates his goal against the Rangers Wednesday night.Coming off one of their biggest victories of the season, the Devils returned to the Prudential Center ice for practice Thursday. They host the Pittsburgh...
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Well this was a long time coming wasn't it?? No not the win on the Rangers... I meant a freaking Devils home game!!! I guess I can kinda go back to normal here (though normal never was my strong point)... and man this was a fun, but stressful one... first ...
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Brodeur in 1991-92. VIEW MASK GALLERY For one night, Martin Brodeur is going old school. Brodeur will wear a recreation of the mask he used in his N...
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Highlighting the best comments from the NJ.com community Tony Kurdzuk/The Star-LedgerThe Devils Zach Parise (left) jumps on top of Travis Zajac after Zajac scored goal No. 6 vs. the Rangers The Devils' decisive win over the Rangers Wednesday has NJ.com Devils fans feeling a lot better...
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(Sports Network) - A key battle for the Atlantic Division crown is on tap tonight in Newark as the Pittsburgh Penguins visit the New Jersey Devils at Prudential Center. The Penguins lead the Atlantic with 85 points, while New Jersey -- the defending division champs -- are four points...
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The Devils' No-Name defense gets no respect, either. Sure, the forwards backcheck like demons, but with Martin Brodeur enduring admitted struggles and the team winning only 7-of-21, New Jersey's defensemen must be doing something right. How else could the standings show that the Devils have allowed the fewest goals...
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Coach wants to see a winning streak Ed Mulholland/US PresswireDevils coach Jacques Lemaire says winning the division is secondary right now.Winning the Atlantic Division is not Jacques Lemaire's No. 1 priority. Right now the Devils coach wants his team to put together back-to-back wins...
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Pierre-Luc Letourneau-Leblond also out agains Penguins After two games as a healthy scratch, veteran left winger Jay Pandolfo will return to the Devils' lineup Friday night against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Ed Mulholland/US PresswireMark Fraser will not play in Friday night's game against...
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Ilya Kovalchuk among 13 players on ice Saed Hindash/The Star-LedgerDevils didn't have Ilya Kovalchuk when they last faced the Pittsburgh Penguins.Thirteen players, including Paul Martin, took part in the Devils' optional morning skate Friday at the Prudential Center. They were Andrew...
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Martin Brodeur faces Sidney Crosby Jim McIsaac/Getty ImagesThe Devils faced Sidney Crosby and the Penguins Friday night at the Rock.The Devils faced the Pittsburgh Penguins Friday night at the Prudential Center. Martin Brodeur was in goal for the Devils while left winger Jay Pandolfo and...
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Highlighting the best user comments from the NJ.com community Photo courtesy of the brodeur familyThe mask Martin Brodeur will be wearing on March 17 - a newly painted replica of the one he wore in his NHL debut in 1992. On St. Patrick's Day, the Devils will wear throwback original jerseys...
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