Devils win opener in Philly 6-4!

The New Jersey Devils are known for their defensive style and after being the lowest scoring team in the league,the last thing that you would expect was a scoreboard busting battle,but that is exactly what you were given as the Devils won their opener in Philadelphia 6-4 over the Flyers.
Devils goals to Mike Cammalleri (1 and 2 Empty Net),Patrik Elias,Adam Henrique,Michael Ryder and Dainius Zubrus (1).
Cory Schneider finished with 34 saves at the end of the evening.
The Devils continue their season starting road swing Saturday night in Miami against the Panthers..

Hell Raisers

1) Cannot help but be a little concerned about the Devils losing a 3-0 lead by allowing three goals in a row in the second period and allowing another tying goal just fifteen seconds after retaking the lead at 4-3.
If that is the type of letdown that will happen often,this could be a stomach churning season...

2) Very nice debut for Mike Cammalleri with two goals and an impressive seven shots on goal
Cammalleri's first goal was a smooth move as he deflected Jaromir Jagr's shot past Steve Mason.
Cannot be displeased with the play of Cammalleri.

3) Wish I could say I was as pleased with some of the penalties as some of them were just plain stupid.
Patrik Elias and Ryane Clowe committed two very dumb penalties in the second period and both led to Flyer power play goals.
I'm hoping that is just opening night jitters.....

4) Marek Zidlicky was high and low.
His assist on the Patrik Elias goal was the type of play that makes you smile and yet some of his play with the glacial Bryce Salvador made you shudder.
To the end,Zidlicky is just going to be one of those players..

5) Cory Schneider ranged from bad (some of the allowed goals were less than tough) to very good,.
Schneider made some strong saves as well,so his night evened out and he likely was a little better than four goals allowed..

6) Still wondering why Damon Severson is playing and not Adam Larsson,but I'm used to Larsson being jacked around by the team.
Not sure why this goes on,but maybe I'll figure it out someday,,,,

7) The Devils are hoping by rolling out three above average lines,the team will be able to increase the goal production.
Against the Flyers,they seemed to be working that out!