The New Jersey Devils actually scored during a shootout and did twice!It wasn't enough though as the Buffalo Sabres took the two points with a 3-2 win in the skills competition.
The Devils received their goals from Dainius Zubrus (11) and Tuomo Ruutu (7 Power Play).
The disappointing loss did pull the Devils even with Washington and did not allow them to lose ground to Columbus,who also lost in overtime.
The Devils will host Washington on Friday in what could be an old fashioned "wrasslin" Loser Leaves Town or in this case loser watches any chance for the postseason go bye-bye...
Hell Raisers
1) The Devils did use some unusual shooters in the shootout that went nine rounds long and got goals from Jacob Josefson and Jaromir Jagr in it.
I liked the fact that Peter DeBoer mixed it up with some shooters that you usually wouldn't see and got some unexpected results...
2) Hindsight is 20/20,but boy had Cory Schneider held onto the puck on the first Sabres attempt of the shootout,there never would have been nine rounds and the Devils would have earned that extra point.
Tough to blame on one play,but should have been made.
Sorry so short,but time has been short as well..
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