It's not getting better

Sorry to paraphrase an old Cass Elliot song in the title,but that is how I feel after what looks to be another less than strong effort by the New Jersey Devils as the Devils lost a 5-2 game to the San Jose Sharks in California.
Devils goals to David Clarkson (1) and Andy Greene (1 Power Play).
New Jersey staggers to Southern California tomorrow night for the first of back to back games against the Ducks and Kings.

Hell Raisers

1) I missed the game and a concert that I had tickets to go in and work.I know,I know,what a model employee....
Anyway,I did listen to the game via XM and the Sharks network and their announcers were praising Marty Brodeur for several tremendous stops.
In their eyes,with one exception,this one couldn't go on the back of Brodeur.

2) Things do even out as the first Devil goal with the team down 3-0 came on a screwy dump-in that hit a corner board oddly by David Clarkson and skittered by Antero Nittimaki.
Later in the game,a Joe Thornton shot in a similar fashion got by Brodeur,so things do even out.

3) The Devils lost Matt Corrente to a broken hand after the game.Corrente fought Ryane Clowe in the second period,but did return in the third,so not sure if the fight was the cause of the injury.


4) The Devils recalled Tyler Eckford from Albany to take Corrente's place on the roster and the team recalled Alexander Vasyunov as well.Vasyunov made his NHL debut last week and was returned to the AHL Devils..

5) For an in depth review of the game,check our friends out at In Lou We Trust.
It always is helpful when you have seen the game for a true feel for things...

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