Round 2, Game #4 @ New Jersey- 5/13/06

[Canesluver]

We're up 3-0. Un-freakin-believable!!

Our boys are in the driver's seat. Pedal to the metal. Get the job done!

They seemed to shake the matinee "curse" last Saturday, so here's to a solid 60 minutes, and great game with daylight to spare afterward! :beer:

Puck drops at 3:00PM

LET'S GO 'CANES!!!

[Canesluver]

We're up 3-0. Un-freakin-believable!!

Our boys are in the driver's seat. Pedal to the metal. Get the job done!

They seemed to shake the matinee "curse" last Saturday, so here's to a solid 60 minutes, and great game with daylight to spare afterward! :beer:

Puck drops at 3:00PM

LET'S GO 'CANES!!!

[caneshockeychick]

You know, a Saturday night would be a great night to open the bottle of wine I've had for awhile...if only it weren't signed by Aaron Ward...Oh well, maybe I can open the much cheaper stuff. :D

[caneshockeychick]

You know, a Saturday night would be a great night to open the bottle of wine I've had for awhile...if only it weren't signed by Aaron Ward...Oh well, maybe I can open the much cheaper stuff. :D

[Caniac]

I think you should save that one for a Shiny Thing.

[Caniac]

I think you should save that one for a Shiny Thing.

[SouthernHockeyChick]

You know, a Saturday night would be a great night to open the bottle of wine I've had for awhile...if only it weren't signed by Aaron Ward...Oh well, maybe I can open the much cheaper stuff. :D

He signed the bottle, though, right? Not the wine itself? So, after you consumed the wine the bottle would still be there.... :angel:


C'mon, guys!! If you can just win Saturday I can go to my doctoral hooding without worrying about having to sneak our early or be late for the game!!

Just one more game!!

Although.....do we want that long rest? :crazy:

[SouthernHockeyChick]

You know, a Saturday night would be a great night to open the bottle of wine I've had for awhile...if only it weren't signed by Aaron Ward...Oh well, maybe I can open the much cheaper stuff. :D

He signed the bottle, though, right? Not the wine itself? So, after you consumed the wine the bottle would still be there.... :angel:


C'mon, guys!! If you can just win Saturday I can go to my doctoral hooding without worrying about having to sneak our early or be late for the game!!

Just one more game!!

Although.....do we want that long rest? :crazy:

[caneshockeychick]

I think you should save that one for a Shiny Thing.

Only if A Ward gets the game winning goal ;)

[caneshockeychick]

I think you should save that one for a Shiny Thing.

Only if A Ward gets the game winning goal ;)

[Caniac]

Although.....do we want that long rest? :crazy:

Is the schedule set? Because if Buffalo gets the sweep and we do too, would the rest still be more than 2-3 days?

[Caniac]

Although.....do we want that long rest? :crazy:

Is the schedule set? Because if Buffalo gets the sweep and we do too, would the rest still be more than 2-3 days?

[caneshockeychick]

Although.....do we want that long rest? :crazy:

Is the schedule set? Because if Buffalo gets the sweep and we do too, would the rest still be more than 2-3 days?

Maybe only if Anaheim and San Jose get the sweeps too?

[caneshockeychick]

Although.....do we want that long rest? :crazy:

Is the schedule set? Because if Buffalo gets the sweep and we do too, would the rest still be more than 2-3 days?

Maybe only if Anaheim and San Jose get the sweeps too?

[Guyute]

they'll wait for all series to finish. but, a sw**p in all series is a possibility as of right now. bizarre as it would be. then the rest issue wouldn't matter.

I'd rather not have a week off between games... not when playing so well... no control over it really though.

[Guyute]

they'll wait for all series to finish. but, a sw**p in all series is a possibility as of right now. bizarre as it would be. then the rest issue wouldn't matter.

I'd rather not have a week off between games... not when playing so well... no control over it really though.

[Canesluver]

It's my understanding that every series has a "cannot start before XXX-date" in place.

Hey-- they could get a Rec team to play them in a scrimmage to keep the rust off! :beatup:

[Canesluver]

It's my understanding that every series has a "cannot start before XXX-date" in place.

Hey-- they could get a Rec team to play them in a scrimmage to keep the rust off! :beatup:

[SouthernHockeyChick]

It's my understanding that every series has a "cannot start before XXX-date" in place.


FYI, if that's the case May 19 is that date. THN published start and end dates for all 4 rounds a couple weeks ago.

[SouthernHockeyChick]

It's my understanding that every series has a "cannot start before XXX-date" in place.


FYI, if that's the case May 19 is that date. THN published start and end dates for all 4 rounds a couple weeks ago.

[IceSaber]

Puck_it, Goalie, StormChaser...Think we can take 'em?

[IceSaber]

Puck_it, Goalie, StormChaser...Think we can take 'em?

[Mona]

I don't know what to say about Game #4... I just want to see us control the puck and knock them off of it at every opportunity. Play smart and swipe away anything that looks like it wants to go near Cam and his crease!! :D

Go Canes Go!!

[Mona]

I don't know what to say about Game #4... I just want to see us control the puck and knock them off of it at every opportunity. Play smart and swipe away anything that looks like it wants to go near Cam and his crease!! :D

Go Canes Go!!

[puck_it]

Puck_it, Goalie, StormChaser...Think we can take 'em?
totally

[puck_it]

Puck_it, Goalie, StormChaser...Think we can take 'em?
totally

[caneshockeychick]

Puck_it, Goalie, StormChaser...Think we can take 'em?
totally


So...how much would you be charging for that game? :beatup:

[caneshockeychick]

Puck_it, Goalie, StormChaser...Think we can take 'em?
totally


So...how much would you be charging for that game? :beatup:

[puck_it]

400% over whatever bufalo is charging

[puck_it]

400% over whatever bufalo is charging

[caneshockeychick]

^^^ I think I could do that...Really :laugh:

[caneshockeychick]

^^^ I think I could do that...Really :laugh:

[talkingcanes]

Here's to finishing things on Saturday.

The NHL guys were talking about the schedule yesterday, Monday, sometime recently and said that if all 4 series end really early, then they'd move the schedule up because the NHL wouldn't want to be out of the public eye for a week. Have no idea where they got that info or if it's just opinion, but it makes sense. There is a drop dead last possible date to the playoffs if every series in every round goes 7, but are the rest of the dates set in stone??

[talkingcanes]

Here's to finishing things on Saturday.

The NHL guys were talking about the schedule yesterday, Monday, sometime recently and said that if all 4 series end really early, then they'd move the schedule up because the NHL wouldn't want to be out of the public eye for a week. Have no idea where they got that info or if it's just opinion, but it makes sense. There is a drop dead last possible date to the playoffs if every series in every round goes 7, but are the rest of the dates set in stone??

[StormChaserBH]

Puck_it, Goalie, StormChaser...Think we can take 'em?

Wooo, wooooo, did someone call a rec team?? :D :D (Got my first hatter on Sunday, let me at 'em, let me aaaat 'emmmm :D )

I missed tonight's game, my team went to the stick-n-puck at RecZone.... gotta watch my recording now, but since I know how it ends, I'm liking watching SJ-EDM for right now. Might be a long night.

[StormChaserBH]

Puck_it, Goalie, StormChaser...Think we can take 'em?

Wooo, wooooo, did someone call a rec team?? :D :D (Got my first hatter on Sunday, let me at 'em, let me aaaat 'emmmm :D )

I missed tonight's game, my team went to the stick-n-puck at RecZone.... gotta watch my recording now, but since I know how it ends, I'm liking watching SJ-EDM for right now. Might be a long night.

[KRAZYCANE05]

HERE IS TO THE SWEEP :beer: I want more money to come back to me!

GO CANES!!!

[KRAZYCANE05]

HERE IS TO THE SWEEP :beer: I want more money to come back to me!

GO CANES!!!

[Turbulence]

Just imagine how wild the airport will be after a sweep...

[Turbulence]

Just imagine how wild the airport will be after a sweep...

[StormChaserBH]

Just imagine how wild the airport will be after a swxxp...

FTFY.... but win or lose on Saturday it should be fun.... and at a decent time of evening too, not 2 in the morning... might actually be able to bring my kids ('less my son is in the hospital, but that's another story)

[StormChaserBH]

Just imagine how wild the airport will be after a swxxp...

FTFY.... but win or lose on Saturday it should be fun.... and at a decent time of evening too, not 2 in the morning... might actually be able to bring my kids ('less my son is in the hospital, but that's another story)

[Guyute]

4th game is the hardest to win. not over yet. don't count your chickens before they're hatched. bird in the hand is worth 2 in the bush. more than one way to skin a cat.
oh, sorry.. got carried away there.

[Guyute]

4th game is the hardest to win. not over yet. don't count your chickens before they're hatched. bird in the hand is worth 2 in the bush. more than one way to skin a cat.
oh, sorry.. got carried away there.

[caniac369]

Guy, I can't say it!! Tonight I marvel, tomorrow I'll breath and Saturday is back to a clean sheet of ice.

Anyways, bedtime. And those drinks after an afternoon game can be interesting... just don't spend 4 hours in a hot tub with a fresh pedicure. :eek2:

[caniac369]

Guy, I can't say it!! Tonight I marvel, tomorrow I'll breath and Saturday is back to a clean sheet of ice.

Anyways, bedtime. And those drinks after an afternoon game can be interesting... just don't spend 4 hours in a hot tub with a fresh pedicure. :eek2:

[PennsylvaniaCanesFan]

I got my ticket for Saturday's game. I can't wait. My first Canes Playoff game. And I don't have to drive 6 hours to see it. Should be a hard faught game. Devil's do not want to be swept. Canes wanna end it quickly. Like I said, I CAN'T WAIT!!!

For any Devil's fans that are lurking, anything good food at the arena that is a must try?

[PennsylvaniaCanesFan]

I got my ticket for Saturday's game. I can't wait. My first Canes Playoff game. And I don't have to drive 6 hours to see it. Should be a hard faught game. Devil's do not want to be swept. Canes wanna end it quickly. Like I said, I CAN'T WAIT!!!

For any Devil's fans that are lurking, anything good food at the arena that is a must try?

[nccanes]

And as I woke up this morning, I thought about our lovable 2001 Canes - who took the Devils to Game 6 after being down 0-3 in games.

They still need 1 more - and it will be tough.

[nccanes]

And as I woke up this morning, I thought about our lovable 2001 Canes - who took the Devils to Game 6 after being down 0-3 in games.

They still need 1 more - and it will be tough.

[Mona]

For any Devil's fans that are lurking, anything good food at the arena that is a must try?

Since you are cheering for the Canes they may suggest something with a skull and crossbones on it. :laugh: Will you be wearing anything distinctive so we can pick you out of the crowd?? Congrats.

[Mona]

For any Devil's fans that are lurking, anything good food at the arena that is a must try?

Since you are cheering for the Canes they may suggest something with a skull and crossbones on it. :laugh: Will you be wearing anything distinctive so we can pick you out of the crowd?? Congrats.

[caveman]

There's a viking lady clearing her throat and spritzing with lemon juice in the anteroom. No singing yet, but her brass (bonanza) brassiere is out of its case and being polished.

If there's a team in these playoffs I'm scared of (other than Buffalo which makes me want to duck and cover the way they're playing) it's the Devils. You don't win 15 straight (or however many it was) by accident. Brodeur on a tear can win 4 playoff games in a row.

But let's put the nail in this coffin. Let's put the icing on this cake. Let's find all the cliche's and complete them. I don't care about brxxms so much as not giving the Devils a sniff at life in this series.

Put the hammer down, boys.

[caveman]

There's a viking lady clearing her throat and spritzing with lemon juice in the anteroom. No singing yet, but her brass (bonanza) brassiere is out of its case and being polished.

If there's a team in these playoffs I'm scared of (other than Buffalo which makes me want to duck and cover the way they're playing) it's the Devils. You don't win 15 straight (or however many it was) by accident. Brodeur on a tear can win 4 playoff games in a row.

But let's put the nail in this coffin. Let's put the icing on this cake. Let's find all the cliche's and complete them. I don't care about brxxms so much as not giving the Devils a sniff at life in this series.

Put the hammer down, boys.

[IceSaber]

bird in the hand is worth 3 in the bush
FTFY :D

[IceSaber]

bird in the hand is worth 3 in the bush
FTFY :D

[Guyute]

might be a little dense at this hour of the morning... I don't get the 3 instead of 2.

personally, I'd rather go with a bird in the bush (of any #) over one in the hand any day/time... but, I was just relaying the saying. :)

[Guyute]

might be a little dense at this hour of the morning... I don't get the 3 instead of 2.

personally, I'd rather go with a bird in the bush (of any #) over one in the hand any day/time... but, I was just relaying the saying. :)

[IceSaber]

3 games down...I was just being silly funny, changing the cliche' to match the number of games won...

[IceSaber]

3 games down...I was just being silly funny, changing the cliche' to match the number of games won...

[Guyute]

ahh. see, that's what happens when I don't have my Dew in the morning.

[Guyute]

ahh. see, that's what happens when I don't have my Dew in the morning.

[Canesluver]

I guess that's better than, "A hand in the bush, is better than 2 in the....."

oh, nevermind! :evil:

Back OT --

LET'S GO 'CANES!!! Wooooo!!! Woo! Woooooooooooooooo!!!

[corylav]

Go get 'em boys!

I'm hoping we wrap things up Saturday so I don't miss any home games ... a win Saturday (and a Sabres series win) would mean next game would be ... ??? Week from Sunday?

[caniac369]

OMG. I still can't... everyone here literally looks at me like I'm crazy when I explain that the reason for my horse voice is because of the games. They have no clue... :D

Come on boys- let's wrap this one up and send it into the river with a big red bow!!

:nanner: WHOO HOO!! GO CANES!! :nanner:

[sticker]

Well Cory we all hope you don't have to miss any home games. Just keep the beard going, it seems to be working.

As far as Game 4, as long as there is no letdown, and Brindy will not let that happen, I see no reason why we shouldn't wrap this up. The Canes have outplayed the Devils in every aspect of the game, including goaltending, and who thought we'd be saying that??? Let's go boys just one more win and we can all breathe a collective sigh of relief.

Let's go CANES!

[Staalgurl4ever]

According to what Forsland said in his blog he said this series is far from over.

[Mona]

According to what Forsland said in his blog he said this series is far from over.

Well we all know Jersey ain't going down without a fight. They are mad and frustrated and I don't know if that will be good for them...or us. I noticed on Monday that MB was really tired by midway in the third period. When the puck was in their zone, he was sucking air in big time. I say we clog up the lanes to the net and pound him.

[IceSaber]

Two days to heal.

The elder Ward is playing like a beast! The poor man is beat all to hell and keeps coming back for more. Hope they get lots of rest and undergo lots of healing on the day off. He's a rock back there and we need him on the pkill.

I'm so impressed with the way the defense has stepped up - I really felt they were leaving both goalies out to dry at the end of the season, but they're doing a great job. CWard's actually changed his style a little - he's a big rebound goalie and he's covering a lot more than he was in the regular season and kicking them further out on the rebounds.

Here's to the D for continuing to clear, here's to the power play for continuing to click, here's to the offense for continuing to produce, and here's to the Canes for continuing to win.

GO Canes - bring us home a 4th victory! Let's finish this series off with our first oppotunity!

[nccanes]

According to what Forsland said in his blog he said this series is far from over.

That was written before last night's game.

[Alicia]

According to what Forsland said in his blog he said this series is far from over.

That was written before last night's game.

And it still holds true...you can't count ANYBODY out at this point. But I don't see this series going too much further. :evil:

[Staalgurl4ever]

I hope someone can pound Colin White so he won't hammer Eric Staal.

[goalie33]

I hope someone can pound Colin White so he won't hammer Eric Staal.

Just another reason why the instigator rule is the dumbest thing in hockey since the static penalty shot.

[guinevere]

4th game is the hardest to win. not over yet. don't count your chickens before they're hatched. bird in the hand is worth 2 in the bush. more than one way to skin a cat.
oh, sorry.. got carried away there.

Isnt it :"there's more than one way to slice a cat? " :D

[Mona]

4th game is the hardest to win. not over yet. don't count your chickens before they're hatched. bird in the hand is worth 2 in the bush. more than one way to skin a cat.
oh, sorry.. got carried away there.

Isnt it :"there's more than one way to slice a cat? " :D

Tripp is that you?? :D

[caniac369]

Well we all know Jersey ain't going down without a fight. They are mad and frustrated and I don't know if that will be good for them...or us.

They have nothing to loose on Saturday, so if (WHEN) it gets to the point they realize they are done with, they could start kicking the crap out of our guys for the sole purpose to kick the crap out of us.

[CANESFREAKinDET]

Well we all know Jersey ain't going down without a fight. They are mad and frustrated and I don't know if that will be good for them...or us.

They have nothing to loose on Saturday, so if (WHEN) it gets to the point they realize they are done with, they could start kicking the crap out of our guys for the sole purpose to kick the crap out of us.

THAT's what I'm scared of. I hope that the reffing is extra tight on Saturday, if that's when this ends. :crazy: New Jersey plays dirty, and I don't want to see what will happen if they take it upon themselves to start taking our guys out because they're pissed, and giving up. I know our guys will be able to handle them, but it still freaks me out because they'll be desperate. Yeeps.

OH well, besides that, this should be a GREAT game. I'm rushing home to watch it and will be hoping to see the Canes close this out! They've done so well, and I'm so proud to show off my team up here!! Keep showing em, boys, and GO CANES!!!! :D :D

[CanesChic]

and Brindy will not let that happen

Crazy how we all rely on that. Faith is an amazing thing, and never stronger than when it's rightfully earned.

[caniac369]

they could start kicking the crap out of our guys for the sole purpose to kick the crap out of us.

New Jersey plays dirty, and I don't want to see what will happen if they take it upon themselves to start taking our guys out because they're pissed, and giving up.

Saturday I thought LaRose busted his knee when he flew into the goal post. Everytime one of them goes down like that I started having images of Cole. Then I remember Ward coming back after taking that puck Monday AND after getting wacked last night. Ugh, just drives me banannas...

[Canesluver]

Anytime any of our guys go down, I just start telling them to "Get up!"
Last night it was, "Get up, Ward... get up, Ward... c'mon, get up Ward..."
I'll just sit there chanting that over and over and over again.

'Course... I do realize that just 'cause they get up, doesn't always mean it's good news... sadly (i.e. Cole)

[parkwoodcaniac]

I'm not much on the Thug thing, but we should have Babchuk suited up, even just his size can be intimidating. They are going to throw everything at us, including the bench!

[caveman]

I want more money to come back to me!

Man, I just want them to WIN, don't care about the money part, don't care about the return flight I already booked crazy time on Sunday so I'd be back in time -- just win, get me a Global Pivotal Event series to attend.

[puck_it]

just win, get me a Global Pivotal Event series to attend.


HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHA

caveman wins

[SoCalcaniac]

Well we all know Jersey ain't going down without a fight. They are mad and frustrated and I don't know if that will be good for them...or us.

They have nothing to loose on Saturday, so if (WHEN) it gets to the point they realize they are done with, they could start kicking the crap out of our guys for the sole purpose to kick the crap out of us.

I'm not too worried there C369, their fans may be kooks- but I totally do not see Lamerello wanting his guys to go out taking runs at people- he's all about the pride and image of the Devils, that what it is, and I just don't see him wanting his guys out there thugging it up. JMO, but I can't see that happening. That said, keep your heads up guys- go get em and come on HOME!

[camward=playoffs]

this teams leadership is incredible,..does anyone else remember when las vegas picked the canes to have a 1/50th chance of winning it all. Certinatly makes me wish i was a gambling man. Anyway the devils have chucked everything they have at us to no avail. There entire team has been frustrated since game one and we've kept our cool. Stupid penatlies do not make champions, great leadership does and we have a dandy in brindy

[caniac369]

I want to see more baby bird mouth!! :D

[somethingwicked]

And those drinks after an afternoon game can be interesting... just don't spend 4 hours in a hot tub with a fresh pedicure. :eek2:

Well, my plans just changed for the weekend.

I mean, I'm still getting the pedi, but can't go near the hot tub then!

[icestorm253]

Well, my plans just changed for the weekend.

I mean, I'm still getting the pedi, but can't go near the hot tub then!


:laugh:

[caniac369]

And those drinks after an afternoon game can be interesting... just don't spend 4 hours in a hot tub with a fresh pedicure. :eek2:
Well, my plans just changed for the weekend.

I mean, I'm still getting the pedi, but can't go near the hot tub then!

You shut up... :p The pedicure was the least of my worries (fresca & melon??).

[Canesluver]

uhh----hmmmm

This is supposed to be the game thread. Can we get back OT, please?

[caveman]

Staal is too fast and too strong.

Aaron Ward is too much of a warrior. Puck to the face? No problem. Shoulder to the jaw away from the puck? No problem. Back on the ice.

Brindy won't settle for a let-down game to make this into any kind of a series. He wants this more than anybody on the ice.

This is the last game in Jersey for the season. There will be shots, there will be goals, there will be skating, there will be hits, there will be saves.

And there will be a line of handshakes after Game 4.

LET'S GO CANES!

[CANESFREAKinDET]

Well said, caveman...

(not to mention i loved the line of handshakes part) :D

[SouthernHockeyChick]

*goose bumps*

[NoVa Caniac]

Brindy won't settle for a let-down game to make this into any kind of a series. He wants this more than anybody on the ice.


I'm with you man. This season, especially if it ends with a Canes championship; but even if it doesn't, is Brind'Amour's year to prove that he is the man. It's his time to show all those jerks in Philly that we got the far better end of the Primeau trade. It's his time to show all the jerks that didn't give him a shot at the Hart trophy that you have to do a lot more than score 100+ points to be an MVP.

[IceSaber]

*goose bumps*
You know there have been more than a few times that I've been totally with you this year...I just got goose bumps, twice.

[CANESFREAKinDET]

*goose bumps*
You know there have been more than a few times that I've been totally with you this year...I just got goose bumps, twice.

Me three! Usually with one day off in between the games, I can tolerate not being able to sleep...now with two, double trouble for me! But soo worth it! :D

[ontheglass]

I'm with many of the thoughts here. I don't want to say the "S" word, so I won't, therefore, I am routing for Cam to break the record he now shares with Tiny Thompson.

We all know that the Devs will put up a fight and won't go down easy, but Game #4 is a mental thing. The Devils are in disbelief and self-doubt. They were blown out in Game #1, Game #2 and #3 they tried to thug it up and forced their style and lost. I expect Game #4 to be a lot of the same from the previous two games. NJ will score and the Canes may be down a goal or two, but the Canes' leadership, determination and confidence will prevail.

I just want a good game, well ref'd (if that's possible), a new record for Cam and of course... handshakes.

[PennsylvaniaCanesFan]

Is it Saturday yet?

[Mona]

Is it Saturday yet?

I agree.. I wish we were playing tonight. I hope "Mojo" stays right where he/she is..

and the shaking hands reference gave me butterflies.. :eek2:

[corylav]

Hadn't heard this:

Right winger Grant Marshall, who has skated on the checking line with Jay Pandolfo and John Madden, is questionable for Game 4 with an undisclosed injury.

[SouthernHockeyChick]

It's an elimination game. Hardest one to win. Here's the one Marty can steal. But I wonder if it's possible for his play to make up for whatever the gap is between the rest of the two teams. If it could, I feel like he would already have stolen one.

I think there will be a game 5, though. Just because things never work out in the way that's most convenient for my schedule....I don't expect them to start now!

[Staalgurl4ever]

I keep thinking the games today but it's not.

[nccanes]

Hadn't heard this:

Right winger Grant Marshall, who has skated on the checking line with Jay Pandolfo and John Madden, is questionable for Game 4 with an undisclosed injury.

Isn't Marshall the one that gave Cullen the stick to the....delicate area (as the N/O said)?

Karma's a *****. :evil:

[SoCalcaniac]

Hadn't heard this:

Right winger Grant Marshall, who has skated on the checking line with Jay Pandolfo and John Madden, is questionable for Game 4 with an undisclosed injury.

Isn't Marshall the one that gave Cullen the stick to the....delicate area (as the N/O said)?

Karma's a *****. :evil:

that would be him............. and I hate to hear he's injured :evil: :kiss:

[MN_Cane]

Maybe Marshall took one to his "delicate area"... When I saw that replay I thought "OUCH!!!!!" :eek2: Then that is just wrong..

[CajunCaniac]

We gotta close this out tomorrow... don't wanna give them any glimpse of life (like Ottawa got last night). Part of me wouldn't mind seeing a long series (just hoping for more healing time for big #26), but at this point I'd rather get on with Round 3.

To put it in terms that a NJ fan might better understand...

Hey Mawty, I got ya new skates over here. Dey made of concrete, and you can go try 'em out over on da Hudson River... :smoke:

[CanesChic]

I. Can't. Concentrate.

I keep getting stuck on handshakes...

Breathe. Breathe.....

[Mona]

In case you haven't seen this... won't let me save individual pics.. love the one of MB looking at the puck.. in the net.... :evil:

http://www.carolinahurricanes.com/images/flash_gallery_RD23/index_NJD3.html

Thought it might bring some good mojo for tomorrow! :spin:

[caniac369]

uhh----hmmmm

This is supposed to be the game thread. Can we get back OT, please?

Sorry. :angel:

I am proudly wearing (one of) my new Canes shirt today. The gal at the Starbucks asked which college team my shirt came from. :eek2:

I am all up in knots about this. A little over 24 more hours- can you stand it?? It has been good, though, that we've had this break, but I'm ready to wrap this up!!

:nanner: WHOO HOO!! GO CANES!! :nanner:

[HF]

In case you haven't seen this... won't let me save individual pics.. love the one of MB looking at the puck.. in the net.... :evil:

http://www.carolinahurricanes.com/images/flash_gallery_RD23/index_NJD3.html

Thought it might bring some good mojo for tomorrow! :spin:
Screen capture, paste into paint/photoshop/whateva, save.
:D

[Mona]

^^Thank you. :)

[HF]

I am proudly wearing (one of) my new Canes shirt today. The gal at the Starbucks asked which college team my shirt came from. :eek2:
We live in Portland, and for that matter, Oregon.
If it's not the Blazers, the Seahawks, or a Duck or Beaver, they don't know what it is. I wear my Winter Hawks letterman and people ask me what high school I go to. I'M 30. Alrighty then...

Edit: I hate the Blazers so much, I can't even bloody spell it right

[puck_it]

I. Can't. Concentrate.

I keep getting stuck on handshakes...

Breathe. Breathe.....

think of booty shakes instead

[Romney3921]

There will be a small entourage from Oswego at the game tonight (unforturnately, it does not include me). Although a win at home is always great, I hope they are able to win this one and move on to Round #3.

[Guyute]

wow, camping out in the lot the night before. Awesome! ;) :D

[caniac369]

I. Can't. Concentrate.

I keep getting stuck on handshakes...

Breathe. Breathe.....

think of booty shakes instead

Ok you too... :spin:

[Alicia]

Is it Saturday yet? :help:

[SouthernHockeyChick]

Is it Saturday yet? :help:

For real.

[caniac369]

"I'm a Believer" is on the radio!! WHOO HOO!!

Oh crap- now its "We will rock you"!! Yeah baby!!

[apolinar]

lets go canes
lets go CANES
lets GO CANES
LETS GO CANES!

[puck_it]

C'MON, C'MON, C'MON, LET'S GO CAM.

[IceSaber]

Hey - that's my line... :sad:

[puck_it]

i had to steal it

[PennsylvaniaCanesFan]

Ok...it is officially Saturday. Jersey ready? Check. Hat ready? Check. Cash? Check. Ticket? Check. Ready to drive the two hours and sit in traffic. Uh...um...

I am so ready for this game.
:D

[HF]

14 hours til gametime...
Must sleeeeeep....
*crawls off*

[apolinar]

I can't sleep. I want to see the game already.

Pennsy canes fan, let out a big "woo" for me.

[CANESFREAKinDET]

I can't sleep either!! I can NEVER ever sleep on a game day, and, if's a win, I can't sleep the next night either...woe is me.. :eek2:

Could just be my own little superstition, though, a subconscious one that I don't really realize. If so, that's a really good thing for tonight, all! :beatup:

[wmangum35]

Well the Devils season will end in approximately 15 hrs....can't wait :sad:

[CanesChic]

It's officially game day here. I am heading to bed, and I am hoping a little "superstition" of mine happens when I fall asleep.

Always means a win.

:laugh:

C'mon, C'mon, C'mon....Let's Go..CAM!

[Romney3921]

Imagine my frustration when I tried to find the game on TV last night. I called fellow Canes freak, BridgeStreetRun, who told me the game was TODAY. I assumed since they went on Friday, the game was on Friday and never paid attention to other details.

I thought my brother (and company) would be cutting it close. Apparantly not. They're just getting an early jump on the tailgaiting. :spin:

I wish I knew where they were sitting, so I could try to spot them. (My best guess is ) I'll be looking for a couple of college-age guys in Cole jerseys and their fathers in Hurricane golf shirts.

[NoVa Caniac]

In case you haven't seen this... won't let me save individual pics.. love the one of MB looking at the puck.. in the net.... :evil:

http://www.carolinahurricanes.com/images/flash_gallery_RD23/index_NJD3.html

Thought it might bring some good mojo for tomorrow! :spin:


I like the one where the Canes have just scored and Stillman is standing in front of Brodeur with his arms in the air......the expressions on the fans faces are priceless! I hope some of them are the jerks posting on those Devs fans boards.

[Staalgurl4ever]

Can We do it? Can We sweep this series away?

[Night Train]

Somebody's got to won this game.

Might as well be us.

[CanesChic]

Yeah, I'm hoping that "beep beep" we have had to listen to all year meant "sw**p sw**p"......

It's 7:45 a.m. here. On a Saturday. I went out last night and woke up unable to sleep.

How many more hours??

Mod edit - Good God, don't SAY IT!

[IceSaber]

stomach in knots -- Check!
nausea - check!
Heart beating uncontrollably - check!

Looks like we're ready for gameday!

[SoCalcaniac]

stomach in knots -- Check!
nausea - check!
Heart beating uncontrollably - check!

Looks like we're ready for gameday!


You forgot- Unable to breathe.... - check! went to the gym and spent an hour on the cardio machine and was trying to figure out why I was feeling all knotted up, nauseated and my heart rate was higher than what I normally clock at- I realized I hadn't been 'breathing' since 40 minutes prior when I got on the machine. :crazy:

I know, don't say it, I'm all messed up. 3pm- where are you??

[CanesChic]

I came home "early" last night because inexplicably I "didn't feel well". I woke up this morning - couldn't make the coffee right, burned the muffins I was baking, and took some Motrin. My mom called and I told her "I was sooooo sick and everything ached and I had a fever and maybe a cold cause I was nauseous...", and she was like ..."yeah, yeah what time is gametime??"

:laugh:

[puck_it]

Heart beating uncontrollably - check!

oh im sorry. thats my fault

[IceSaber]

Stop flirting with me on gameday! I've got priorities!

[Guyute]

less than 2hrs. let the rituals begin. if it were a home game I'd be working on a pretty decent buzz by now. perhaps I should get started. :lol:

[Alicia]

Can't...stop...looking...at...the...clock... :crazy:

[CanesChic]

Are we almost there yet?

Although that Carlos Spencer guy in the All Blacks video is keeping me AWFULLY entertained.

[nccanes]

Okay - no nausea until now. After reading this thread and a few NJ articles (one about Zack Parise calling his Dad JP who was part of the '75 Isles that came back to win in 7 after being down 0-3).

I've joined the nervous club. Dammit. :mad: :beatup:

[HF]

One hour, six minutes...
Good luck message sent: check
Extra good luck picture sent: check
Fed and watered so I don't pass out: check
And I believe in karma :D

[Guyute]

butterflies, for sure.
tequila, the cure? :)

[CanesChic]

butterflies, for sure.
tequila, the cure? :)

I concur.

[SouthernHockeyChick]

I'm not so sure.




Nausea all around. Damn, I am really worried here. My in-laws aren't coming for graduation so if we have a game tomorrow I have to leave my dad here all alone. :-/ Anyone got an extra ticket for game 5?

C'mon guys. Finish it.

[guinevere]

I'm not worthy.
I demur. ;)

[SouthernHockeyChick]

Any word on who the refs are?

[Guyute]

haven't been able to find anything.

[Alicia]

Why am I so frickin' nervous? :crazy: :help:

[Wingman69]

Referees: Dave Jackson (8), Brad Watson (23)
Linesmen: Scott Driscoll (68), Jean Morin (97)
Standby Referee: Mike Hasenfratz (30)

[Guyute]

perhaps WE'RE absorbing all the nervous energy, allowing the guys to play silky smooth. sounds good, I'll go with it. :)

[Canesluver]

Yeah... as long as you're talking about OUR guys! :p

I am actually starving to death....AND.... nauseaus!!!! I'm hoping we'll score first, so that I can EAT something!!!! :lol:

[Guyute]

Referees: Dave Jackson (8), Brad Watson (23)
Linesmen: Scott Driscoll (68), Jean Morin (97)
Standby Referee: Mike Hasenfratz (30)

wow, that's certianly a crew we almost never see. hmmm...

[SouthernHockeyChick]

Gee....anyone else got sound on their NBC broadcast?

Wait...here it is...finally.


Tonight at 7:30 looks like NBC17 is doing some kind of special on our "Quest for the Cxp." Everyone set your DVRs before you leave for the airport!!

[Alicia]

perhaps WE'RE absorbing all the nervous energy, allowing the guys to play silky smooth. sounds good, I'll go with it. :)

Taking one for the team, eh?

[Guyute]

thanks, will do. missed that bit while switching from sat to HD I guess.

[caneshockeychick]

Okay, I'm relaxed...been trying to do things this morn/afternoon to make me get rid of the nerves...Trying to put a 750 piece puzzle together (ocean scene)with my 7 yr old niece...had to actually have my sister tell me game was getting ready to come one...Whew!! I made it..

[SouthernHockeyChick]

Tonight at 7:30 looks like NBC17 is doing some kind of special on our "Quest for the Cxp." Everyone set your DVRs before you leave for the airport!!

Although that isn't showing up on our program guide. :-/

[caneshockeychick]

GAME ON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

LET'S GO CANES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[SouthernHockeyChick]

Whalers' jersies in the front row beside Brodeur!

[caneshockeychick]

And Broduer has already started his "conversations with the Ref" :laugh:

[caneshockeychick]

$%$%@#$^%&^&&

[SouthernHockeyChick]

Dammit, Nicki.

Sh*t. That is NOT good. I was just thinking the worst thing we could do is let them get the PP going.

[SouthernHockeyChick]

BUT THEY NEVER GET BOUNCES!!! Right?

[caneshockeychick]

I'm thinking the theme song for today could be "Let's get Physical" :beatup:

[Buck LeMieux]

On that faceoff leading to the goal...what was the ref doing in dropping that puck? He dropped that way off from "the zone"...Brindy was looking for it two feet over! Even the ref looks for the puck as if it's wayward! Nice job fella! Thanks.

I guess that was a bad luck goal eh Marty!

[SouthernHockeyChick]

Hey! They touched Cam! Where's our PP?


OK...here it is. ;)

Alrighty, lets not screw around here. Even it up and shut-up the crowd please.

[ONeillsNo1Fan]

What the hell? OUR PP...OOOOUUUUURRRR PP guys!

[ONeillsNo1Fan]

Awww...baby Staals. :spin:

[SouthernHockeyChick]

Guess that was a dive, huh? :roll:

May we get the PP going now, please?

[nccanes]

Why is this so painful.

I feel as nervous as I did during Game 3 in Montreal. It shouldn't be.

:eek2:

[caneshockeychick]

UH OH!!! :eek:

[SouthernHockeyChick]

Damn.

[Caniac]

DAMMIT

[ssangste]

see y'all at the rink tomorrow...

[Canesluver]

damn! C'mon, guys... pretend like it's Game 7!

[ONeillsNo1Fan]

:sick: :sick:

[nccanes]

Crap. Giving up a shorty? Damn.

[SouthernHockeyChick]

see y'all at the rink tomorrow...

Yeah, cause it's not like we've ever come back from two down.

[Alicia]

WTF guys??? :mad: :mad:

OK...SHC, do your call-out, I'll do mine.

Canes!! Score some freakin' goals already!!!

[Caniac]

We'll come back. They're throwing everything at us, because they have to, and just like the last two games they'll burn out after the first. They don't have the legs to keep this up.

[SouthernHockeyChick]

OK....

Hey you!! Brindy! Score a damn goal!!


(Is that it? It's been a while since I used it.)

(I picked Brindy cause he usually sparks the team)

[caneshockeychick]

see y'all at the rink tomorrow...

Yeah, cause it's not like we've ever come back from two down.

Yep...to quote SoCal "It Staal Good" (come on Staal and team!!!)

[goalie33]

:mad:

TAKETHEPASSTAKETHEPASSTAKETHEPASSTAKETHEPASSTAKETH EPASSTAKETHEPASSTAKETHEPASSTAKETHEPASSTAKETHEPASS
TAKETHEPASSTAKETHEPASSTAKETHEPASSTAKETHEPASSTAKETH EPASSTAKETHEPASSTAKETHEPASSTAKETHEPASSTAKETHEPASS
TAKETHEPASSTAKETHEPASSTAKETHEPASSTAKETHEPASSTAKETH EPASSTAKETHEPASSTAKETHEPASSTAKETHEPASSTAKETHEPASS
TAKETHEPASSTAKETHEPASSTAKETHEPASSTAKETHEPASSTAKETH EPASSTAKETHEPASSTAKETHEPASSTAKETHEPASSTAKETHEPASS
TAKETHEPASSTAKETHEPASSTAKETHEPASSTAKETHEPASSTAKETH EPASSTAKETHEPASSTAKETHEPASSTAKETHEPASSTAKETHEPASS
TAKETHEPASS

:mad:

[SouthernHockeyChick]

:mad:

TAKETHEPASSTAKETHEPASSTAKETHEPASSTAKETHEPASSTAKETH EPASSTAKETHEPASSTAKETHEPASSTAKETHEPASSTAKETHEPASS
TAKETHEPASSTAKETHEPASSTAKETHEPASSTAKETHEPASSTAKETH EPASSTAKETHEPASSTAKETHEPASSTAKETHEPASSTAKETHEPASS
TAKETHEPASSTAKETHEPASSTAKETHEPASSTAKETHEPASSTAKETH EPASSTAKETHEPASSTAKETHEPASSTAKETHEPASSTAKETHEPASS
TAKETHEPASSTAKETHEPASSTAKETHEPASSTAKETHEPASSTAKETH EPASSTAKETHEPASSTAKETHEPASSTAKETHEPASSTAKETHEPASS
TAKETHEPASSTAKETHEPASSTAKETHEPASSTAKETHEPASSTAKETH EPASSTAKETHEPASSTAKETHEPASSTAKETHEPASSTAKETHEPASS
TAKETHEPASS

:mad:

That's what I was thinking.

[puck_it]

so im thinking the ice is pretty terrible up there... just from the weird bouncing (when NJ dumped the puck in on the PK and it almsot went in) and the fact taht it looked like Cam couldnt cut over on that shortie. looks like he tried but bit the ice too much, a sign of soft ice.

just an observation

[goalie33]

It almost looked like he got back too fast.

*shrug* It's done now.

[Alicia]

OK....

Hey you!! Brindy! Score a damn goal!!


(Is that it? It's been a while since I used it.)

(I picked Brindy cause he usually sparks the team)

Brindy'll work...and that's ^good enough for me.

And Caniac I agree, they don't have the endurance to keep this pace up.

[caneshockeychick]

NO MORE PENALTIES CANES!!!! COME ON!!!

ok, calming down now...let's just play our game..be cool, calm and collected. Play smart

[apolinar]

Come on refs, open your eyes.. They're sticking legs in on ward keeping him from moving.

[caneshockeychick]

Ok...now I'm getting sick :sick: :hurl:

[SouthernHockeyChick]

No bounces, huh?

The ice does look like crap.

We were standing around on that PK. Bad.

[Caniac]

Okay, here's where they start sucking wind and can't skate anymore.

Let's make the most of the second.

[Alicia]

Son..of..a..B*TCH!!! :mad: :mad: Somebody better speak up in that lockerroom!

[apolinar]

Do you all see the "away from the puck" hits too, or is it just cause it's on tv?

I'm happy we came out of that with only 3 down. It really should have been more had it not been for ward. If they score again time to give him a break.

[raleighcanesfan]

We knew this would happen. They're getting all the calls...let's hear them crying now. Give em one. I want them to win on my birthday tomorrow anyway.

Tailgating on my birthday. Woooo!

[puck_it]

we need to get fricken devils out from infornt of the damn net

[ontheglass]

I'm not concerned, I should be, but the Devils will fade again we will own the 3rd. Our "D" just can't move the puck and they have been in our zone too much so far. We just need to get some quality shots on net in the 2nd and 1 or 2 will get by the "best goalie ever."

[apolinar]

Devils Goal off aaron Ward's Skate "Brilliant play" per davidson.

Canes goal off devils defenseman's skate in game 1 "Lucky bounce" :mad: :mad:

[pharmkat]

I'm concerned, but SHC is comforting me. :p

[goalie33]

Marty has compensated for the low shots, he's going paddle down for almost every shot.

[ontheglass]

They got all the bounces in the 1st. (Maybe they will stop their *****in.) The Canes were flat, especially the D. We have bounces coming our way.

[apolinar]

Janssen is serving the role of agitator well. Time to take him physically everytime he's out there. Need to get back our swagger.

[SouthernHockeyChick]

Do you all see the "away from the puck" hits too, or is it just cause it's on tv?



I see them. Interesting refs we have here.

[caneshockeychick]

Yes, our Canes need to wake up, get their skates on good and take the 2nd and 3rd periods and own them!!!

[CanesChic]

Well, we might be down 3-0 goalwise, but they are down 3-0 gamewise...we got this. A little wakeup call never hurt anyone.

[SouthernHockeyChick]

Yep, this is the Devils team I'd expected we'd be playing games 1-3. We knew they were good. We just have to be better.

C'mon guys!! Whatever it takes!!

[nccanes]

So I guess you can't call a hook when there's only 1 second left?

Oh well. C'mon guys - get 2 in the 2nd.

At the very least, start dictating play.

[apolinar]

Wow, davidson agrees it's interference. Did it take a whole period and replay for you to finally see that, so-called hockey expert?

[wmangum35]

Well, we might be down 3-0 goalwise, but they are down 3-0 gamewise...we got this. A little wakeup call never hurt anyone.
Yes I remember in '03 the Devils got destroyed by Boston in game 4 and came back to win the series in 5. This is very similar but hopefully the outcome will be different in game 5 :beatup:

[IceSaber]

MOJO pictures
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c289/IceSaber/devils/devils_12_13_05007.jpg
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c289/IceSaber/devils/devils041106game068dl.jpg
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c289/IceSaber/devils/devils041106game063.jpg
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c289/IceSaber/devils/devils041106game061.jpg
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c289/IceSaber/devils/devils041106game015gametyerpre.jpg
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c289/IceSaber/devils/devils041106game003.jpg

[SouthernHockeyChick]

Wow, davidson agrees it's interference. Did it take a whole period and replay for you to finally see that, so-called hockey expert?

A Canes fan probably e-mailed him.

[nccanes]

Thank GOD JD finally mentioned the fact that puck was 50 miles away from KAdams. Not that it changes things, but I was sick of them talking about Jannsen's GD hit w/o acknowledging it was late.

After they'd shown it about 10 times I yelled "BUT WHERE WAS THE PUCK ASSH*LE?".

[LuvDaCanes]

Devils Goal off aaron Ward's Skate "Brilliant play" per davidson.

Canes goal off devils defenseman's skate in game 1 "Lucky bounce" :mad: :mad:

I was thinking the same thing. Two out of the three goals bounce of are guys. I wonder if we'll see the word lucky in the game story. :mad:

On the last play of the period, we fire it in and Cullen is flying in on the right and is hooked with maybe a second left. He went right to the ref..

Oh my lord, Davidson just said what we all knew. The hit on :mad: K adams was interference!

[Canesluver]

Give em one. I want them to win on my birthday tomorrow anyway.

Noooo!! Don't give up on 'em! I'm sure THEY haven't given up.

LET'S GO 'CANES!!! Make the 2nd Period YOURS! NO OREOS!!

[Buck LeMieux]

Marty has compensated for the low shots, he's going paddle down for almost every shot.

I picked up on that too. Particularly clear on Justin's 10 footer mid period - Brodeur played it low the whole way.

[IceSaber]

2 of those goals were clear bounces/deflections off of other players...

[caneshockeychick]

Gerbs coming in...hmmm...I guess

[Alicia]

Thank GOD JD finally mentioned the fact that puck was 50 miles away from KAdams. Not that it changes things, but I was sick of them talking about Jannsen's GD hit w/o acknowledging it was late.

After they'd shown it about 10 times I yelled "BUT WHERE WAS THE PUCK ASSH*LE?".

Right on! Damn, and we're not the "professionals".

Come on, Gerber!

[SouthernHockeyChick]

Not good.



Are they pulling Cam....... :sad:

LET'S GO GERBER!!! Show up what you got, baby!!

And thank you Cam, for what you've done!

[Buck LeMieux]

Thank GOD JD finally mentioned the fact that puck was 50 miles away from KAdams. Not that it changes things, but I was sick of them talking about Jannsen's GD hit w/o acknowledging it was late.

After they'd shown it about 10 times I yelled "BUT WHERE WAS THE PUCK ASSH*LE?".

Agree 1000%. The refs are taking the gas and not making any unfavorable calls on NJ - what a crock.

[Shell]

I didn't think the goals against Cam were soft.

[caneshockeychick]

I don't think the goals were soft either...Our D needs to step up...the Canes need to start playing "Take the puck away" from the devils...We need to play in front of Brodeur

[SouthernHockeyChick]

I didn't think the goals against Cam were soft.

Did someone say they were? I don't think so, either.

I guess the thought was we just needed a change.

[nccanes]

Well, we've got to play in 27 hours, so why not let Cam rest up (while the rest of the squad remembers how to pass/play).

Here's Gerber's chance to gain some pride back AND those guys in front of him have a reason to play harder - just as they did in Rnd1/Game2 when Cam came in.

[Buck LeMieux]

That's okay. Let's see if the National Wrestling Association is allowed to continue in Raleigh on Sunday.

I bet our crowd will not let that happen...will we.

[apolinar]

I hope that bench minor was laviolette calling the refs a #$@#$*()&(*#@$ like I am.

Now get a fighting major.

[CanesChic]

I think you let Cam play through - wasn't his fault. Jeez. First time I really don't agree - it's not worth pulling him out.

[nccanes]

posting mostly so we can move to the next page and not have to scroll side to side. :D I'm on my laptop and it's a pain.:D

[Alicia]

The stupid-a*s penalties need to stop...don't tell me they've already lost their focus.

[Buck LeMieux]

Good. The announcers now want to see "physical pain" inflicted...let's go and whoop some a$$ on them and see how that works.

It sickens me how those "homers" are rooting so hard and now see this type of game as "inevitable."

Now Marty "is getting it done." Really now....

[SouthernHockeyChick]

I think you let Cam play through - wasn't his fault. Jeez. First time I really don't agree - it's not worth pulling him out.

If it's not his fault then the team is letting him get shelled. Anyone remember Roy's exit in Montreal? No one wants to stand there and get shelled.

It's 4-0 in this game, not even half-way through. But they still have to win 3 more after this. We're in a good position. I agree with the decision....rest him for tomorrow.

Make that 5-0.

[caneshockeychick]

I think pulling Cam was a wake up call for our guys...Cam has stood up for them thru thick and thin...Now, if they can play in front of Gerbs...all will be right in the Canes world...

Is anyone else sick of seeing the devils control this game?

[apolinar]

Ok. Goal is to get rid of the goose egg now.

[goalie33]

Pulling Cam is a good move. It's just not his night (nor the team's).

He'll start tomorrow.

[caneshockeychick]

^^yep, just one goal guys...come on...it can be done!!!

[Alicia]

OK, I figured it out...the swamp gases have gotten to them.

[nccanes]

I hate hearing the praise about the Devils, but face it - it's all freakin' true. They've done exactly what they needed to, they've gotten the good bounces, but they've worked for them.

The truth hurts. Bad.

[apolinar]

I don't know why, but I have this "miracle at molson" confidence in me for some reason. I don't know why. i just feel it.

[CanesChic]

I just don't want to see Brodeur get the shutout after all his crap this week.

[Buck LeMieux]

Who is this Pierre LaDouche? Devils can swing momentum "big time" he says. Can they shut him up?

"It looks good for the Devils" says John "Kissing Butts good in NYC/NJ" Davidson. Really now... that's one out of 4...even you can do that math big man...or can you?

[goalie33]

Eh, they're both right.

[talkingcanes]

while I would prefer the Canes make a game of it, I don't think it's a totally bad thing to have a game like this. a bit of adversity in this round will be helpful for the next round. Buffalo is learning the same lesson and I think Buffalo and our Canes will be going at it in the next round so this could be helpful for us.

I don't think pulling Cam makes a statement of any kind except it's not his day and we have another goalie in which we have faith. Gerber needs some work. this game is most probably out of reach. good for PL to use it for some good. this team does not like the taste of losing and will not want more of the same tomorrow. it's not all bad IMO.

[Buck LeMieux]

See you at a LOUD rink in Raleigh NC tomorrow. Outey

[apolinar]

YESSS! Thank you Adams. The friggin puck was closer on that one.

[SouthernHockeyChick]

I hate hearing the praise about the Devils, but face it - it's all freakin' true. They've done exactly what they needed to, they've gotten the good bounces, but they've worked for them.

The truth hurts. Bad.

Exactly. And we worked for the bounces we got. The praise would have been true about us after the first 3 games....but it never came. We were just "lucky."

I think that's what has people's panties in a wad.



Oh...but we get called for that hit. :roll:

[caneshockeychick]

Oh yeah...call the Canes for it but not the Devils...yeah, that's fair...

[SweetStormRising]

The puck was closer to the play in the penalty against Adams than it was in the non call agains Janssen :mad: