GDT: Flames @ Devils - 7:00 PM - MSG

[JK3]

THE DEVILS ARE ON A 6 GAME WIN STREAK!

DEVILS (9-3-0) vs. FLAMES (5-4-2)

Head-to-Head:
It was just three nights ago that the Devils were visiting the Flames in Calgary and now the two teams are on the East Coast to close out their season series in a matter of days.

In the first matchup, the Devils earned themselves two points after Fabian Zetterlund scored at 2:38 in overtime. The victory extended New Jersey's win streak to six games.

The Flames were on the end of an eight-game homestand, the Devils handing them their fourth consecutive loss before they went out on the road.

Devils team scope:
The Western Canadian road trip sweep was something of the ages for the Devils. Wins in Vancouver, Edmonton and Calgary set the stage for a first six-game winning streak from Mar. 27, 2012, to Apr. 7, 2012, and the ability to go for seven straight for the first time since between Feb. 6, 2011, and Feb. 19, 2011.

Jesper Bratt continues to lead the team in points with 17, despite his point streak being halted, and left off the board against the Flames.

Bratt, Nico Hischier, and Miles Wood are tied for the lead in goals with five each.

Vitek Vanecek will get the start against the Flames after the announcement on Monday that Mackenzie Blackwood has been diagnosed with a knee injury, which is a sprained MCL.

Flames team scope:
The Calgary Flames opened the season playing nine out of their opening ten games of the season at home in Calgary, their lone road game in that span was their second game of the year, a 4-3 win in Edmonton. On Monday night, they played just their second away game, visiting the Islanders to start a three-game road trip.

As was the scenario against the Devils, the Flames lost to the Islanders in overtime on Monday night, stretching their losing streak to five consecutive games.

By the Numbers:
The last time that the Devils won seven consecutive games in a single season was from Feb. 6, 2011, to Feb. 19, 2011.

After Saturday's win in Calgary, the Devils improved to 4-0-0 when trailing first in a game this season.

The Flames power play is 0-for-13 in their last five games.

Injury Updates:

Devils
Jonathan Bernier (Hip - IR)
Ondrej Palat (Groin surgery - IR)
Mackenzie Blackwood (Knee, sprained MCL)

Flames
Michael Stone (undisclosed - IR)
Chris Tanev (upper-body)
Oliver Kylington (personal - IR)

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[Poppy Whoa Sonnet]

Six game losing streak, Flames are gonna bring it even though it's the 2nd of a B2B for them. Should be a good test.

 

[Devils090]

Expecting a desperate Calgary team, they were flying last night until the Isles gut punched them with the two quick goals. First 10 minutes or so will be key.

 

[Cheddabombs]

Expecting the Flames to come out swinging after last night, gonna be a tough one. I believe though! Go team go

 

[Mr Bojanglez]

Win or Lose - just play hard and I'll be OK.

 

[Saugus]

Looking for another strong effort tonight. Hope we come out flying and overwhelm a tired Flames team quickly.

 

[Clam Jensen]

Let’s f***ing go boys. Weather the early storm and don’t let a team that’s down get back up.

 

[youryeah]

who's starting in goal for the flames tonight? markstrom played last night but vladar has been awful this season. flames haven't won a game in two weeks- maybe they go back to markstrom?

 

[FromChaos22]

Vladar

 

[Nocashstyle]

who's starting in goal for the flames tonight? markstrom played last night but vladar has been awful this season. flames haven't won a game in two weeks- maybe they go back to markstrom?

A (hopefully) tired Markstrom or Vlader…either way it’s probably good news for the Devils.

But yeah, Calgary is going to be very hungry.

 

[HischierSeDgewOrk]

Biggest game of the year.

 

[Capt Nico Poo]

Could the Devils pls stop winning? The ticket prices for home games have doubled since they went on the west canada trip!

Ill be at the Rock tonight. LGD!

 

[Richer's Ghost]

who's starting in goal for the flames tonight? markstrom played last night but vladar has been awful this season. flames haven't won a game in two weeks- maybe they go back to markstrom?

He hasn't been that good either though. I smell a pull in the works regardless.

LGD!

 

[Devils731]

I expect Calgary to come out aggressive and physical with the Devils having a bit of road trip hangover.

If Calgary doesn’t put up an early lead then I think the game tips Devils as time goes on.

 

[Eggtimer]

Like people are saying , Flames will be a very desperate team. They have a lot of guys struggling this year . Hopefully now is not the time some break out of their slumps .
We can skate them into the ground but the flames will be flying off the start. Hopefully we match their intensity and crush them while they are down !
Go Devils !!

 

[MartyOwns]

 

[Nubmer6]

Like people are saying , Flames will be a very desperate team. They have a lot of guys struggling this year . Hopefully now is not the time some break out of their slumps .
We can skate them into the ground but the flames will be flying off the start. Hopefully we match their intensity and crush them while they are down !
Go Devils !!

My main concern is that the first game back from a road trip is typically problematic. We have to overcome this AND a pissed off Calgary team.

 

[Devs3cups]

Flames are gonna be desperate but they’re off a back to back on the road while we’re 2-days rested. Play our game and we should win this, especially facing their backup.

With that said, good effort again and I’ll be satisfied, win or lose.

 

[BostonDevil]

Scared of the game tonight. Nobody in the Metro loses so every point counts.

Keep it rolling.

 

[glenwo2]

Scared of the game tonight. Nobody in the Metro loses so every point counts.

Keep it rolling.

I really hate the Isles so f'n much for not losing like they should.

Damn dinosaurs....

 

[Japam]

I expect a cocky Devils team to come out flat against an angry, desperate Calgary team. Prove me wrong, Devils.

 

[Devs3cups]

Team has won 6 straight and has one of the best records in the league and the only thing I’m seeing in here is doubt for this game. The guys deserve the benefit of the doubt right now and I don’t see any reason to doubt a good effort tonight.

Have a little faith people! LGD!

 

[BostonDevil]

I really hate the Isles so f'n much for not losing like they should.

Damn dinosaurs....

You know they’ll be in OT tonight too

 

[Eggtimer]

Flames are gonna be desperate but they’re off a back to back on the road while we’re 2-days rested. Play our game and we should win this, especially facing their backup.

With that said, good effort again and I’ll be satisfied, win or lose.

I wouldn’t say that Vladar is that much if a downgrade over Markstrom right now .Vladar is a big bugger and has the ability to steal a game . But then again , he can also let in a couple of softies …

 

[Better Call Sal]

Let’s f***ing Go Devils!!

Will be in section 104 tonight!