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No animosity, no problem for Peter DeBoer

Los Angeles Kings v New Jersey Devils - Game One

NEWARK, NJ - MAY 30: Peter DeBoer of the New Jersey Devils speaks to the media in a press conference after Game One of the 2012 NHL Stanley Cup Final against the Los Angeles Kings at the Prudential Center on May 30, 2012 in Newark, New Jersey. The Kings defeated the Devils 2-1 in the first overtime. (Photo by Paul Bereswill/Getty Images)

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One thing lacking from Game 1 was any kind of nastiness from either the Kings or the Devils. While we remember the Bruins and Canucks instantly getting under each other’s skin last season in the finals, that hasn’t happened yet this year.

Devils coach Peter DeBoer feels just fine about the series, so far, lacking any kind of heat as he told reporters this morning.

“I would doubt you’re going to see any fighting,” DeBoer said. “I think both teams’ discipline is at a premium. We’re both good five-on-five teams. I don’t think either of us wants to get into a specialty team game. You’re not going to see any of that stuff.”

“But that doesn’t mean it’s not a war at ice level for ice and puck battles and space.”

The teams weren’t lacking in physicality as there more than 70 hits doled out in Game 1 with the Devils in particular stepping up their game later on. With more hits comes upset feelings. There might not be any rough stuff at the moment, but it’s coming.