Hey its everyone's favorite hockey team the Devils! Well, not really, they are kinda boring, thye have a little bit of scoring and a hall of fame goaltender. The sabres and devils will play a bunch over the next couple weeks, so we can get this series over with. And with the way things are going in the standings, this maybe a first round preview. But its friday, so people will pay attention to this game. It seems the Sabres play the Devils during the week most years, now its a primetime Friday Night affair in Newark. Meaning I'll actually see a Sabres Devils game. I've seen the new arena in Newark its quite neat looking.
So whats up with the Devils
The Devils are having a good year like always, with Marty Brodeur you'll always be good. They are leading the Atlantic and second in the Conference with 43 points, only 4 points ahead of the Sabres. They don't score much and they don't give up many goals. New Jersey has had a pretty decent stretch going 6-3-1 over the last 10. Plus they are getting healthier game by game. The devils are a bit different then the Sabres, trying to clog things up, while the Sabres would love to run up and down the ice. Its a good game to see which style is better.
Who does what for the Devils
Its the usual cast of characters for the Devils, with Zach Parise leading the team in goals, assists, points and +/-, with 15g 20asts 35 points and a +9. New Jersey also gets decent production from Brian Gionta with 26 points and John Madden with 22 points. Old pal Zubaz, is now with the Devils, Zubrus is having a alright season with 18 points on the year. But the offense should get better with healthy Jamie Langerbrunner. But this is a defensive team first. So low offensive numbers isn't a shock. But the man on the team is Martin Brodeur, who people keep on leaving for dead, but is still one of the best in the biz. He is 18-12 with a 2.23 GAA and a .914 sv%. Yeah not quite dead yet.
Outlook
I'll be at Staples tonight for the game, since its customer appreciation day and its a great place to watch the game. People don't too into the action but watching. But the game itself. I don't know the Sabres always struggle with the Devils. Drew Stafford is out, Max might play and Goose is banged up. I can't call this one, don't know how the Sabres are mentally. But its good for them to get out of the area to get their mind off the Winter Classic. Need the next few game to keep pace in the conference.
So whats up with the Devils
The Devils are having a good year like always, with Marty Brodeur you'll always be good. They are leading the Atlantic and second in the Conference with 43 points, only 4 points ahead of the Sabres. They don't score much and they don't give up many goals. New Jersey has had a pretty decent stretch going 6-3-1 over the last 10. Plus they are getting healthier game by game. The devils are a bit different then the Sabres, trying to clog things up, while the Sabres would love to run up and down the ice. Its a good game to see which style is better.
Who does what for the Devils
Its the usual cast of characters for the Devils, with Zach Parise leading the team in goals, assists, points and +/-, with 15g 20asts 35 points and a +9. New Jersey also gets decent production from Brian Gionta with 26 points and John Madden with 22 points. Old pal Zubaz, is now with the Devils, Zubrus is having a alright season with 18 points on the year. But the offense should get better with healthy Jamie Langerbrunner. But this is a defensive team first. So low offensive numbers isn't a shock. But the man on the team is Martin Brodeur, who people keep on leaving for dead, but is still one of the best in the biz. He is 18-12 with a 2.23 GAA and a .914 sv%. Yeah not quite dead yet.
Outlook
I'll be at Staples tonight for the game, since its customer appreciation day and its a great place to watch the game. People don't too into the action but watching. But the game itself. I don't know the Sabres always struggle with the Devils. Drew Stafford is out, Max might play and Goose is banged up. I can't call this one, don't know how the Sabres are mentally. But its good for them to get out of the area to get their mind off the Winter Classic. Need the next few game to keep pace in the conference.
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