| Introduction |
|
Two games, two two-goal leads, two three to two losses. Can the
jinx of two come to an end tonight as the Pittsburgh Penguins conclude
their four-game road trip in New Jersey against the Devils? Read
on.
And remember to check out Mike Adams’
Grade ‘A’
Reviews tomorrow morning.
|
| The Matchup |
| Teams |
Pittsburgh Penguins vs. New Jersey Devils |
| Location |
Prudential Center: Newark, New Jersey |
| Time |
7:00 pm EST |
| Television |
Fox Sports Pittsburgh, Fox Sports New York (NJ) |
Post-Game
|
Grade ‘A’
Reviews
|
| Inside The Game |
It’s a divisional game. Not much more needs to be said about
this one. Four points are at stake instead of the normal two.
This is a big game for both teams, but especially the Penguins, who have
struggled to play for 60 minutes at a time. While the Devils may
be sitting at the bottom of the Atlantic Division, they are just one
point behind the Penguins and have the talent and the system to win a
defensive game on any given night.
|
| Prediction |
One thing is almost certain: this game should be a low-scoring
contest between a defensive team and a team struggling to find its
offensive identity. With the Penguins’ scoring depth troubles,
they could find it difficult to bury the puck against the Devils and
Martin Brodeur. If the Penguins goaltender — most likely
Marc-Andre Fleury for the second consecutive game — can keep the puck
out of the net, the Penguins could squeak away with a much-needed
victory.
With that being said, don’t expect a victory for the black and gold.
Look for a good defensive effort but a poor offensive effort by the
Penguins.
Final score: 2-1, Devils win.
|
| Team Stats |
| |
GP |
W |
L |
OT |
Pts |
GF |
GA |
PP% |
PK% |
Home/Road |
| Penguins |
13 |
6 |
6 |
1 |
13 |
38 |
41 |
24.6 |
85.5 |
3-3-0, R |
Devils
|
13
|
5
|
6
|
2
|
12
|
32
|
39
|
16.4
|
81.7
|
2-1-0, H
|
| Team Leaders |
| Stat |
# |
Penguins |
Stat |
# |
Devils |
| Goals |
7 |
Crosby |
Goals |
6 |
Madden/Pandolfo |
| Assists |
13 |
Crosby/Malkin |
Assists |
8 |
Parise |
| Points |
20 |
Crosby |
Points |
12 |
Parise |
| PIMs |
19 |
Malone |
PIMs |
41 |
Clarkson |
Wins
|
4
|
Fleury
|
Wins
|
4
|
Brodeur
|
| Note: Info up-to-date as of 9:30 am,
Monday, November 5, 2007. |
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Comments
DaBich
Nov 5, 01:34 PM
I’ll be watching…I’m a die-hard fan!
Let's Go Pens @ Myspace
Nov 5, 03:53 PM
Is any one else as tired of seeing the Devils as we are? “This isn’t your fathers Devils!” Who cares, it’s till Madden/Pandolfo jobbing the Pens top line as they have for the last 37 yrs, and Marty B stopping just about everything. It gets real boring, real fast, everytime. They seem to play them once a week, and a quick glance at the schedule shows us that you know who visits Mellon 1 week from tonight, oh, the Devils! Again!?!
Bottom line, we hate the Devils.
Groove
Nov 5, 06:25 PM
NO better time for a struggling team than right now for Jordan Staal to break out. The defense needs to play well tonight and be patient with what New Jersey will give us. It may not be as bleak as it seems.
Matt Bodenschatz
Nov 6, 10:51 AM
Lets Go Pens — looks like your analysis of the Devils was wrong for last night! What a game that must have been!
Anyway, I too hate playing divisional rivals eight times per season, but I believe that is to change next year.
Groove, Staal will break out sooner or later — I’m not worried though, as his defense is still spot on. As long as he is contributing in one way or another, he is fine, in my book.
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