Devils drop Boston,Clarkson breaks ankle

The New Jersey Devils managed a win on a trip to Boston with a 2-1 shootout W,but the price was a high one as David Clarkson is thought to have broken his ankle on a Zdeno Chara shot in the first period.
Zach Parise scored the only Devils goal in the game with a jam in behind Tuukka Rask in the second period (14),while Parise and Jamie Langenbrunner each beat Rask in the shootout.
The Devils host the Islanders today at 1.

Hell Raisers

1) As if the Devils didn't have enough issues,the loss of David Clarkson would be huge.
The Devils have only released that Clarkson's ankle "doesnt look good"but Fire and Ice has reported that the ankle is likely broken.
This isn't just another injury,this comes at a position that the Devils are going to have a tough time replacing unless a deal is made...

2) Zach Parise's shootout move was mind blowing,Tuukka Rask had no chance at all.
I cannot wait for the Olympics and that should be the true coming out party for Parise.
Those of us that get to watch him every night know the type of player that he is,but the the hockey world isn't giving him the recognition...YET.


3) Martin Brodeur was terrific in goal as was Tuukka Rask for the Bruins,but the defensive play was solid for both teams as well.
Few penalties and fewer dumb errors.
Brodeur set the NHL record for most minutes played when the third period began,but most importantly,Brodeur was "on",every time the Devils needed him,he stepped up in a big way.

4) Brian Rolston may be struggling on the stat sheet,but he is showing signs of a possible breakout.
Seven shots yesterday and only a nice play by Dennis Wideman stopped him from an excellent breakaway chance.
Hopefully,Rolston is starting a rebirth,with the Devils injuries,they will need the help....

5) Finally,big props to Andy Greene and Bryce Salvador,who are not only playing massive minutes,but doing well while doing it.
Salvador blocked multiple shots in yesterday's game,showing the hustle that I love to see!!

6) Not sure how good a player Andrew Peters is,but he might be the Devils best heavyweight bomber in a long time.
Peters hasn't fought a lot,but his demolition of Shawn Thornton shows why he doesn't have to!

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