Devils grab game two!

The New Jersey Devils rallied from a two to one deficit to defeat the New York Rangers 3-2 at Madison Square Garden and tie their Eastern Conference final series at a game apiece.
David Clarkson's deflection early in the third period eluded Henrik Lundqvist to lift the Devils to the lead.
The Devils had received the first goal of the game in the first period on a Ilya Kovalchuk power play blast before allowing the Rangers to score the next two goals of the game.
Ryan Carter deflected a Bryce Salvador shor past Lundquvist late in the second to tie the game and turn a period that was controlled by the Rangers into anyone's game at the end of two.
The stage was set for Clarkson's redirection of an Adam Henrique shot and the game winner.
Game three hits the Rock on Saturday afternoon at one o'clock....

Hell Raisers

1) I had to leave for work with about 15 minutes remaining in the third period,but I did see the Clarkson goal and listened to the remainder of the game via XM radio.
It did seem to me to be a tale of the Devils controlling the first period,the Rangers most of the second and the third seemed pretty even except for the Clarkson goal.

2) The Devils controlled the forecheck in this one and that made a huge difference.
The Devils set the stage in the first period with the effective forecheck and had the Rangers on their heels.
New Jersey needs to continue to be aggressive the forecheck and that could prove to be effective in keeping the Rangers away from their constant hitting the ice to block shots...

3) Good news-the Rangers scored both of their goals on the power play.
Bad news-see above.

4) Reading the above,I'll still take the stat.It is easier to stay out of the penalty box than it is to correct issues on even strength...

5) Bryce Salvador-9 points all season and 8 in the playoffs.
It is funny how that those types of things occur in the playoffs...

6) I have been less than thrilled with Mark Fayne in the past,but his play as of late has been terrific.
Mark Fayne might be the player that has improved his game most thus far in the post-season.

7) Just goes to show that name power only goes so far as the world's most overrated arena could not manage to open a penalty box door for eight minutes in the middle of the game.

8) Martin Brodeur was better than Henrik Lundqvist in the win.
Brodeur's second period save on Marian Gaborik was simply astounding.Unreal...

9) I wrote in the game one recap that the Devils had to find a way to keep the Rangers off their shot blocking game.
The blocks by the Rangers reduced by ten from 26 to 16.

10) Onto the Rock for a early afternoon start for game three,due to NBC showing the Preakness,so the game will start early.
Being that both teams will have two days off,the early start should not give either team an advantage,but it is an unusual start time and it is a interesting thing to pay attention to....

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