Ottawa Likes Penalties, Can't Hold a Lead

Three Stars:
1. Zack Parise (1 goal, 1 assists)
2. Milan Michalek (1 goal, 0 assist)
3. David Clarkson (1 goal, 1 assist)


Final Score:
New Jersey Devils: 3
Ottawa Senators: 2

Goalie Stats
martin Brodeur: SV: 19 SV%: .905 GA: 2
Pascal Leclaire: SV: 22 SV%: .880 GA: 3

Recap Notes:
-Ottawa blew this game for themselves, they started up 2-0.
-Both Rutuu and Neil got game misconduct penalties...jerks.
-Every one of the Devils' goals were power play goals
-Ottawa may be one of the least disciplined teams in the current NHL
-Brodeur let in his softest goal of the season
-Otawa went 0-2 on powerplay.
-Spezza didn't have a point, but he was the best player on the ice.

Preview: Devils vs Senators

Ottawa Senators Record: 7-4-2 (2nd in the Northeast)

New Jersey Devils Record: 10-4-0 (3rd in the Atlantic)

Senators Record vs. Devils Since 2005: 5-6-2-3

Senators Likely Goalie: Pascal LeClaire

Devils Likely Goalie: Martin Brodeur

Senators Top Scorer: Daniel Alfredsson (6 goals, 17 points)

Devils Top Scorer: Zach Parise (6 goals, 15 points)

Injury Report: The Senators will be without Anton Volchekov (elbow).

New Jersey will be without Jay Pandolfo (dislocated shoulder), Rob Niedermayer (upper body), Paul Martin (fracture forearm) and Johnny Oduya (lower body)

Preview Notes: The Devils have more injuries than the Bruins have goals in their past 3 games... but technically that could only be 2 goals. Much like last year, injuries seem to mean nothing to the Devils as they are carrying on without two of their top defenseman.

Ottawa's Chris Neil looks to take cheap shots intimidate the Devils' forwards, as he is second in the league in douche-baggery hits.

Ottawa's power play seemed slightly improved last game and they will need to keep that momentum to top the Devils.

Also, LeClaire is busy gushing about how Brodeur is his hero, so hopefully he pays attention to the puck instead of staring longingly into Brodeur's eyes all night.

Thomas Can't Close Legs, Bruins Lose

Three Stars:
1. Dainius Zubrus (1 goal, 57 traps)
2. Patrice Bergeron (1 goal, no concussions)
3. Yann Danis (31 saves, .969 GAA)

Final Score:
New Jersey Traps Devils: 2
Boston Cubs Bruins: 1

Goalie Stats
Yann Danis: SV: 31 SV%: .969 GA: 1
Tim "Gaping 5-hole" Thomas: SV: 29 SV%: .935 GA: 2

Recap Notes:
- The Boston Bruins couldn't score on Yann Danis.
- At least the B's finally played a full 60 minutes
- Need someone to finish in front of the net
- Much like a slut at a frat party, Tim Thomas couldn't close his legs
- Zdeno Chara will break your stick with a slap shot, even if he's not naked.
- Zdeno Chara's naked photo haunts my dreams
- The Trap makes this wonderful game boring.
- The Bruins couldn't score on Yann Danis.
- Patrice Bergeron has been the Bruins best player this season. Concussion now inevitable
- Jack Edwards may be the worst announcer in the league
- Thomas did play great... just some bad bounces. And a bad 5-hole.
- Bruins back in action tomorrow against the Oilers
- THE BRUINS COULDN'T SCORE ON YANN DANIS?!?!?!!?!?!?!

Miller Machine Dominates The Devils

Three Stars:
1. Ryan Miller (31 saves, only allowed 1 goal)
2. Tim Kennedy (1 goal)
3. Zach Parise (1 assist, 7 shots on goal)

Final Score:
Buffalo Sabres: 4
New Jersey Devils: 1

Goalie Stats
Ryan Miller: SV: 31 SV%: .969 GA: 1
Martin Brodeur: SV: 23 SV%: .852 GA: 4

Recap Notes: The Buffalo Sabres stayed unbeaten on the road as one of my fantasy goalies completely schooled the other.

Ryan Miller outdueled Brodeur (this is becoming a common occurence this season), stopping 31 of 32 shots. Clarke MacArthur scored 81 seconds in and it was allllllll down hill after that for the Devils. How'd that trap work out for you this game?

Buffalo's next game is Friday when they welcome the Toronto Marlies Maple Leafs.

Preview: Devils vs. Bruins

Verses: New Jersey Devils

Boston's Record: 5-4-1

New Jersey's Record: 6-4-0

Boston's vs. New Jersey Since 2005: 5-6-5

Boston's Likely Goalie: T. Thomas (4-3 GAA: 2.97)

New Jersey's Likely Goalie: M. Brodeur (6-3, GAA: 2.42)

Boston's Top Scorer: Marc Savard(IR) (4)

New Jersey's Top Scorer: Z. Parise (6)

Injury Report: Nothing new for Bruins for are still without Mark Savard and Milan Lucic for several more weeks.

New Jesery's got Patrik Elias is out with groin problems. Paul Martin and Jay Pandolfo are both out for over another month. Mike Mottau is still DTD with a sore hip.

Preview Notes: Please oh please New Jersey, have a start like you did last night. The Bs don't have a stellar record against New Jerseys, so a strong start is going to be crucial. In fact, have a whole game like you did last night. I'm also taking a total shot in the dark as to who's the starter goalie as at this point it doesn't seem like NJ knows either. Luckily for NJ, Boston tends to not enjoy playing at home very much. Also, if their loss-win-loss streak continues, then the Bruins are screwed.

UPDATE: The Devils will be starting Yann Danis in net tonight, it will be his first start of the season.

Preview: Sabres vs Devils

Verses: New Jersey Devils

Sabres Record: 6-1-1

Devils Record: 6-3-0

Sabres Record vs. Devils Since 2005: 6-7-0-3

Buffalo's Likely Goalie: Ryan Miller (6-0, GAA 1.69)

New Jersey Likely Goalie: Martin Brodeur (6-3, GAA 2.42)

Buffalo's Top Scorer: C. MacArthur (4)

New Jersey's Top Scorer: Z. Parise (6)

Injury Report: Buffalo will be without Andrej Sekera who is on the IR nursing his ribs. Toni Lydman is DTD with groin problems, it unclear whether or not he'll be playing.

New Jersey's injury situation is much more bleak, most notibly Patrik Elias is out with groin problems. Paul Martin and Jay Pandolfo are both out until December. Mike Mottau is DTD with a sore hip.

Preview Notes: This should be an excellent game and I highly recommend watching it if you can. Teams are evenly matched, however NJ lost their ice time leader Martin to a broken arm last Saturday, it'll be interesting to see how that affects things. Brodeur didn't start out as sharp as expected, but has definitely picked up his play. Miller on the other hand has been fantastic pretty much all season thus far.