Adam Henrique scored the first goal of the game in the second period (3) before a Tampa goal that tied the game at one.
Kovalchuk's shorthanded goal (3) allowed the Devils to lead at intermission 2-1 and would never trail.
New Jersey would salt the game away with five minutes to go as two five on three power plays resulted in goals from Andy Greene (2) and Patrik Elias (3)..
The win for the Devils was their third in a row before a weekend home and home set against the Pittsburgh Penguins....
Hell Raisers
1) Ilya Kovalchuk's goal showed that in some cases being too unselfish can almost be selfish.
Let me explain-Kovalchuk has almost been pass first on many chances that he should have fired on.
Kovalchuk is being paid as a sniper not a playmaker.
Let's hope that last night's goal gets him back on track...
2) Patrik Elias may have gotten a break on his knuckleball of a goal, but his two assists sure were nice,
Elias continues his smooth play that almost isn't noticed until you look at the end of the game.
It was the second game in a row that Elias finished with three points.
3) Andy Greene scored his goal on the power play and had a point for the fourth straight game.
Greene is seeing more power play time as a result of his..well results...
4) The player that I am concerned about of late is Travis Zajac,who smacked a wide open net from short range off the side in his best chance of the game.
5) The Devils played Stefan Matteau,so even though the team can return him to juniors at any time,he has now used one year toward his entry level contract...
I'm not sure if that was the best idea,but what's done is now done....
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