GDT: 3/27/18 - Weathering the storm - Devils vs Hurricanes 7PM MSG

[Hischier and Hughes]

Im confused - hasn’t Johansson been practicing for a week or two? Or did he rejoin team practice the other day too?

Thatd be crazy if he played this game or next though

 

[Bleedred]

Im confused - hasn’t Johansson been practicing for a week or two? Or did he rejoin team practice the other day too?

Thatd be crazy if he played this game or next though

I think he's been skating a week or two.

He just started practicing yesterday.

 

[Burner Account]

Especially given Florida plays on the last day of the season, when Boston has zero to play for and will likely rest players. You have to assume that's 2 points for Florida.

Except Boston is competing for the Atlantic Division title.

 

[Cheddabombs]

Im confused - hasn’t Johansson been practicing for a week or two? Or did he rejoin team practice the other day too?

Thatd be crazy if he played this game or next though

He's been skating for a few weeks I think but yesterday was his first time with the team - though the practice was optional. He still hasn't been cleared to play so I think at best we may see him Saturday if all goes well.

Wood should be ready to go though.

 

[Blender]

LGD!!

I think I'll miss the start of this, but will catch the rest.

 

[BenedictGomez]

Just looked at teh maths, and the Devils would officially eliminate the Rangers tonight with a point.

That's always fun.

 

[NjDevsRR]

 

[NJDevs26]

Except Boston is competing for the Atlantic Division title.

As of now sure but the only way the last game means anything is if Boston needs a point or two the last game since Tampa and everyone else is done by then. If they’re behind at least two points and lose a tiebreaker or if they’re tied/ahead and win a tiebreaker then they’re locked in. In other words it takes the perfect combo of Boston doing well enough to have a shot but not too well where they clinch by then for the last game to matter for them.

 

[Burner Account]

As of now sure but the only way the last game means anything is if Boston needs a point or two the last game since Tampa and everyone else is done by then. If they’re behind at least two points and lose a tiebreaker or if they’re tied/ahead and win a tiebreaker then they’re locked in. In other words it takes the perfect combo of Boston doing well enough to have a shot but not too well where they clinch by then for the last game to matter for them.

So you mean unless someone clinches the division before game 82.

Well, yes.

 

[MartyOwns]

i think getting one point tonight officially eliminates the rangers. not that we needed any motivation, just saying

 

[Better Call Sal]

Embrace this mentality!

 

[FooteBahl]

As of now sure but the only way the last game means anything is if Boston needs a point or two the last game since Tampa and everyone else is done by then. If they’re behind at least two points and lose a tiebreaker or if they’re tied/ahead and win a tiebreaker then they’re locked in. In other words it takes the perfect combo of Boston doing well enough to have a shot but not too well where they clinch by then for the last game to matter for them.

Hopefully they (Boston) have something to play for in their first two against FLA and eliminate them early...making the last game meaningless anyway.

 

[njdevil26]

As per Twitter, Wood and Johansson on the ice for the morning skate. Maroon not out there.

Johansson won't be cleared to play for tonight's game.


Wood in, Maroon out as per Chris Ryan.

 

[Dialamo]

Give Johansson all the time he needs. We have no need to rush him.

We will win BIGLY!

 

[Cheddabombs]

Sucks that Big Rig is out but at least it's Wood that's coming in for him. I'd consider that an upgrade personally.

One of these days we'll have a fully healthy lineup. Right?

 

[DevilSaint]

Glad to see Wood back in the lineup~!

 

[OmNomNom]

reminder, supposedly we have a new record writer today

Abbey Mastracco (@AbbeyMastracco) | Twitter

 

[Nubmer6]

Looks like Mueller is *IN*

 

[OmNomNom]

imagine if we had a slightly more effective 4C. i can't believe grabner and gibbons are on the 4th line. that's INSANE (in a good way)

 

[njdevil26]

reminder, supposedly we have a new record writer today

Abbey Mastracco (@AbbeyMastracco) | Twitter

We do!

 

[Better Call Sal]

Looks like Mueller is *IN*

As well as Wood-Zacha-Palms reunion!

Maroon not in that group. I do like the idea of having a speed guy on every line.

 

[JimEIV]

I think we are going to need 5 of the next 7.

 

[Cheddabombs]

Like the lineup today. Zacha coming back, and playing like he has, is huge. We need that down the stretch. And I don't see how Mueller should come out of the lineup again unless he has a real stinker. He's just objectively better than Lovejoy, and that takes into account his intangibles.

 

[MartyOwns]

good timing, anyway. i think having maroon and wood in the lineup is a bit redundant, especially against a team like carolina.

 

[New Jersey]

yo we good