Schneider stymies Stars in 1-0 win

Michael Ryder's second period goal from the slot (15) off a Travis Zajac pass was all the New Jersey Devils needed as the Devils received 26 saves from Cory Schneider and defeated the Dallas Stars 1-0 at the Rock.
The Devils complete the homestand Saturday vs Florida...

Hell Raisers

1) Full credit to Travis Zajac for his pass to Michael Ryder for the games only goal.
Ryder finished the play,which is a rarity on this team,but the pass by Zajac made the play easier...

2) Both goalies were very sharp in this one with Cory Schneider and Kari Lehtonen each posting strong performances.
Schneider was very good,but one could make an argument that Lehtonen might have been better.
The Dallas defensemen often left Lehtonen hung out and with one exception,he made all the saves.
In any event,it was a game that saw good goaltending more than bad scoring attempts.

3) Big part of this win? A four minute penalty kill off a Stephen Gionta double minor for high sticking.
The second period penalty was the last penalty of the game for either team and that kill was a huge difference.
Bryce Salvador and Anton Volchenkov both were strong on that PK.

4) I'm not a fan of the Salvador-Volchnkov pairing at full strength,I think they are too slow and will prove to be liabilities against speedier teams,but on the penalty kill,that duo works very well together.
On the PK,their ability to push and shove goes a long way-I like it.

5) Dallas uniforms have been talked about this year and usually I have not been a fan of newer uniforms.
However,I really like these as I like using more of a Kelly Green than the darker version that seems to be used more in sports currently.
They reminded me of the old green Hartford Whalers and that is a favorite jersey of mine...

6) Adam Larsson is ready to return to action and has been assigned to Albany.
As critical as I have been of Peter DeBoer's handling of Larsson,this is a smart move as it allows Larsson to get back into shape without being caught in the backup of defensemen.

7) Speaking of that,the Capitals attempted to slide Alexander Urbom back through waivers.
The Devils claimed Urbom and brought the Swedish defenseman back to the organization.
Urbom is still just 23,so the potential is still viable and at no cost,well worth the claim.
Urbom will join Larsson in Albany.....