Patrik Elias scored three goals (17,18,19) to lead the New Jersey Devils to a 4-2 win over the visiting Philadelphia Flyers.Nick Palmieri (8) added the other Devil goal.
The Devils are still playoff alive-for now and host Montreal tonight at seven.
Hell Raisers
1) I missed the first period due to a timer snafu on the Directv box.
Luckily for me,the lovely Cherie noticed that it hadn't switched and manually moved it,despite DTV's warning of moving off a game that it didn't switch to....
2) The Patrik Elias hat trick was his first in a few days short of five years (4/5/06) and the eighth of his career.Elias was fortunate on the third tally as the Brian Boucher save of a Brian Rolston shot rebounded off the skate of Elias and in the net.
3) Brian Rolston picked up assists on the three Elias goals.
Rolston's play has been strong in the second half and I wouldn't be opposed to seeing if he can continue the fine play next season,despite his large salary...
4) The Devils were strong in the second period and dominated play in one of their best periods of play all season.
Almost every one of their ten shots on Brian Boucher was a quality chance..
5) A nod to the pairing of Henrik Tallinder and Mark Fayne,who has been the Devils best defensive pair in recent days.
Fayne's play ranks as the top surprise of the year to me...
6) Johan Hedberg was sharp in earning the win after a lengthy absence.
Hedberg made some nice saves in the third period especially.
7) Zach Parise returns to action tonight against Le' Habs.
Hopefully Parise has not rushed his return...
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