Getty Images Scott Clemmensen made some mistakes, but he was probably the best goaltender on the ice tonight. However, that wasn’t enough as the New Jersey Devils earned a 3-2 overtime victory over the Florida Panthers. Unlike the Western Conference, where only one series even went to six games, three of the four Eastern Conference series will feature a Game 7.
- Here’s a bizarre fact, this is the first time in this series that neither team took a 3-0 lead.
- The Panthers were certainly economical with their shots on goal through 40 minutes. They were outshot 29-10 through two periods, but still went into the third tied 2-2.
- Brian Campbell has been remarkably good when it comes to staying out of the sin bin, but with his team already down a man, he accidentally committed a delay of game penalty. Fortunately for Campbell, the Devils were anemic in that power-play attempt.
- There’s going to be lots of talk about how long the Florida Panthers have waited to win a playoff series, but if the Devils survive Game 7, then it’ll be their first series win since 2007.
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- scottfmullin - Apr 24, 2012 at 10:47 PM
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Panthers need more shots, puck possession. Devils employed a trap pretty much all game, which is lame.
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- barkar942 - Apr 24, 2012 at 11:22 PM
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That is all the Devils know how to do. If they don’t trap, Marty can look like an average goalie!
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- mj2sexay - Apr 25, 2012 at 3:25 AM
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Lol. Sounds like someones grapes are sour.
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- rugtiestheroom - Apr 25, 2012 at 11:08 AM
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are you aware nobody has used the trap since the NHL eliminated the two-line pass? or are you just a bitter ranger or flyer fan who stares with awe at our 3 cups?
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- barkar942 - Apr 24, 2012 at 11:21 PM
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Wow- once again this post has been up for 50 minutes, and only one comment! Do the fans of the Devils and the Panthers even know about PHT.com?
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- scottfmullin - Apr 24, 2012 at 11:51 PM
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Only Flyer fans read, apparently
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- howardforvezina - Apr 24, 2012 at 11:36 PM
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COME ON WIN, PANTHERS! (Wings fan)
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- checkforecheck - Apr 24, 2012 at 11:40 PM
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Hmm…those top comments seem like they’re right out of 2002. Keep thinking its all a trap, its funny when you look like a moron.
(Not even like playing a trap would be a bad thing, it wins. But jump into the current decade and get a clue.)
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- chill1184 - Apr 24, 2012 at 11:51 PM
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Your asking a troll to think critically, clearly you realize that thats a pointless exercise.
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- scottfmullin - Apr 24, 2012 at 11:53 PM
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I’m a troll for saying the Panthers needed more shots? What is your definition of a troll?
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- checkforecheck - Apr 25, 2012 at 12:26 AM
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I’ve learned my lesson, that’s for sure.
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- checkforecheck - Apr 25, 2012 at 12:35 AM
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@scottfmullin
We were talking about the trap stuff, which is false. The Devils don’t have the personnel for it, and haven’t for years. In fact, not many teams do anymore. A speedy forward can break a trap fairly easily nowadays. Its just assumed they still run it, which makes people think they either don’t understand it, or aren’t watching the game. They actually run a more aggressive D than previous years, hence the run of shorthanded goals this season.
All that doesn’t come as a team fan, just as understanding plays in hockey. Yes, the panthers needed more shots. Should have stuck with that.
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- carpediaz - Apr 25, 2012 at 1:11 AM
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Panthers fan here. Clem makes me nervous for the simple fact we lost to them 4-0 and you can tell he’s jittery. He played well throughout the 3rd period, we were playing well, I never would have thought it’d end like that. I’m excited for game 7 being that it’s at home. We want it bad. I believe in our team. I’m elated yet bummed.
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- carpediaz - Apr 25, 2012 at 1:18 AM
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I can’t help but think Theo would have won it.. this loss is gonna haunt me. I hope we avenge it.
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- joshuakorr - Apr 25, 2012 at 1:44 AM
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I like how there are more panthers fans than devils fans commenting! Go panthers!
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- mercyflush - Apr 25, 2012 at 6:38 AM
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I don’t think there are more Devils and Panthers fans commenting because I don’t think there are more Devils and Panthers fans out there.
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- martysbetter - Apr 25, 2012 at 9:40 AM
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There’s only one computer with internet access in New Jersey, so we all have to share, its run by a mouse on a wheel, sometimes it gets tired and needs a rest – just wanted to clear up the lack of comments.
