102! nuff said

Carolina is a strong team with a lot of depth. With that there is also some bitterness as this is the first of several meetings this year after last years heartbreak. Devils newsletter said Redemption. It's definitely a start, but last year is over and done with. What I liked was the fact that we never gave up and for the most part we stayed out of the penalty box. Of course with the exception of another bench minor to many men.

This was the best game the devils have played all season, and the most complete. Once again we still need work on the power play but I'll get to that in a minute. The strength and the win over carolina really emphasized teamwork. Every guy worked hard from the 1 line to 4. The continuing efforts of the D is still making its mark. Greene's breakaway is a prime example as well as a few of martins behind the offensive goal passing.

Our powerplay has to stop thinking. Watching the power play it seemed to precise or tried to be for the perfect shot. A lot of our goals this year have not been from these elaborate plays that we try to set up on the power play, so why are we trying so hard. Just take more shots. The puck will find its way to the back of the net. I know they try to keep the puck in the offensive zone by shooting from center point, but what good is a 1:49 seconds of a 5 on 3 if we can't score. Take some extra shots hopefully it will pay off.

Anyway the team played well and it was nice to see a home win! I will do a player review this week before we play the Rangers. By the way it was Marty's 102 Shutout!

-Ross