Devils take Canucks 4-2

The New Jersey Devils used some strong play in the first 30 minutes of the game to build a lead and then hold on down the stretch to gain a 4-2 decision over the Vancouver Canucks at the Rock in Newark.
Mike Cammalleri scored twice (19 Power play and 20 shorthanded/empty net) and Adam Larsson had his first ever three assist night to lead New Jersey to victory.
The Devils also received goals from Patrik Elias (10) and Jordin Tootoo (5) in the win.
New Jersey will host Carolina tonight at the Rock,if the weather allows the Hurricanes to get there.
With a major snow in the forecast,my work night could be on-time,early or not at all.
If not at all,there will be no coverage....

Hell Raisers

1) Adam Larsson with three assists?
Yes and that shows the potential of his in the offensive game,but the best was his laser-like pass to Jordin Tootoo on his semi-breakaway goal.
Young defensemen take time to ripen,but the time and patience used is more often than not very well spent.

2) Steve Bernier didn't finish the evening with any points,but he did contribute to two of them by getting out in front of the net and screening off Eddie Lack.
It's the little things that add up...

3) First win over Vancouver since 2009-10 and although back then,the teams didn't play twice a year (or even once in some cases),breaking losing streaks always come in handy...

4) The two Mike Cammalleri goal gave the Devils a 20 goal scorer this season and it didn't look likely that was going to happen early in the year.
Cammalleri may not be worth his contract when the back end rolls around,but he's been well worth it this season....

5) Marek Zidlicky almost caused a penalty shot,when he caught the puck and tossed it over the crossbar.
Had he batted it,it would have been legal,but by closing his hand around the puck and throwing it,it caused a penalty and at the official discretion could have caused a penalty shot.
Instead,the Canucks had a power play,pulled Eddie Lack along with it and the result was Mike Cammalleri's empty net goal.
The result could have been much different with a potentially game tying penalty shot....

6) Cory Schneider allowed one bad goal and had one that was not his fault totally.
Schneider was not at his best in this game,but for all the games that he was great and not picked up by the teammates-Schneider deserved one to be picked up!
Keith Kinkaid will start against Carolina.....