Post-Game Talk: Opening Day - Devils 5, Oilers 2 (@ Sweden)

[BalticDevil]

Great night out in Sweden. Devils had a solid game, dominated 5v5 most of the time. Take a solid 4 line team over McJesus everytime. Only negative thing is they have to be more disciplined.

But the epic fail of the evening was that beer was sold out in the whole arena in the 2nd intermission. What the hell?

 

[135ace]

Wood was a monster. At the start of last season I would have never expected him to develop so nicely. He was just running around so recklessly like a chicken with his head cut off, but damn has he looked good since he's been back. Zacha also looks like a shark on the prowl out there- if only he could finish, but some of his plays like that steal and then pass to Severson (which Damon whiffed on) were just beautiful.

 

[Nubmer6]

Wood was a monster. At the start of last season I would have never expected him to develop so nicely. He was just running around so recklessly like a chicken with his head cut off, but damn has he looked good since he's been back. Zacha also looks like a shark on the prowl out there- if only he could finish, but some of his plays like that steal and then pass to Severson (which Damon whiffed on) were just beautiful.

 

[JK3]

Someone dig up the Hall hype train gif.

I have the original. Might have to swap out Bratt temporarily.

 

[NorwegianDevil]

What a great experience!

Im used to 350-500 attendance, tonight they sold out (12k)

NJ Devil dancing around, being the only Devil-fan amongst plenty of Oilers fans, beer, pretty women in Devils-jerseys(hnggg) and all the goals!

I definitely have to visit Prudential Center sometime!

 

[BalticDevil]

Palms and Trav are the obvious stars of the game. I think Hall played well despite not getting a point. Wood was a beast and Johansson was on fire as well in his homecoming.

 

[Bleedred]

For the little bit of criticism that Palmieri takes for ''Not being a first liner'', take a look at who McDavid's right wing was today. Ty Rattie. A guy with 19 points in 50 NHL games and was waived by two teams last year.

 

[SabresSharks]

The Oilers identity seems to be whatever thoughts and whims Daryl Katz happens to discuss with his committee of Oilers legends in any given week.

The infallible Kevin Lowe and his 6 Cup rings.

 

[Billdo]

I don't think Hall solves their problem. They have the same problem they have had for a decade, they have no depth. Their drafting outside of the first round has been horrible, they haven't attracted many free agents, and their trading has been poor. This is a team sport, and they have never been able to fill out a lineup with quality NHL players despite drafting high in the first round year after year.

He'd sure help

 

[DerekDevils30]

Will Butcher made so many smart plays with the puck. A couple of times he made a smooth pass up the middle and the others he got himself away from pressure with quick turns. He's a good player folks

 

[Cheddabombs]

 

[bobilly45]

3rd in the Metro with a game in hand.

Games in hand will go up vs everyone as we dont play till late next week

 

[My3Sons]

Was expecting more from Nico

He played well. Had a nice sequence in the second where he got dumped in front of the Oil net but still got a shot off.

 

[severian]

For the little bit of criticism that Palmieri takes for ''Not being a first liner'', take a look at who McDavid's right wing was today. Ty Rattie. A guy with 19 points in 50 NHL games and was waived by two teams last year.

Top 10 in goals by a RW over the last 3 seasons. If that’s not a first liner, I’m not sure what is.

He has the exact same numbers as TJ Oshie in that span.

 

[JK3]

It's only one game but Mueller stepping up with Vatts and spelling Greene a bit (who was great tonight) is going to be huge for us but we shall see. Butcher was impressive too.

Severson drives me f***ing crazy in his own end most of the time but I can't really ding him on that goal, a very well executed play on a breakdown. He was really jumping tonight and was playing on the edge, if he can keep that up without too many gaffs he'll be really effective. Him with Greene intrigues me especially not as the top pair which could really help Andy, they did get the McDavid line on that goal though lol.

Can't say enough about Wood and Zajac, wow, that line was a pain in the ass. Wood digging out puck and feeding Zajac, whaaaaaat?

Not worried at about Hall or Nico (who did a lot of the heavy lifting tonight), Palms was on fire.

Speed speed speed I love it.

 

[My3Sons]

Like what? A 10 point game? Come on, guy.

Think how good Nico did to set the bar so high that a nice effectivr game with an assist is a meh game for him.

 

[RangerDoggo]

The Oilers' identity is "McDavid, Draisaitl, and a bunch of putzes." Those two managed to make Lucic look good FFS.

Their second period was just as bad statistically as it was with the eye test.

 

[Bleedred]

Games in hand will go up vs everyone as we dont play till late next week

Well, at least we still have more points than the Rags. That won't last for long though, enjoy it for the next 5 hours.

*Too lazy to upload my DD avatar*.

 

[njdevils1982]

why was there goal horn and music after the oilers scored?

it was a devils home game.

….great win though

 

[haak84]

top lines cancelled each other out. any line with mcdavid is going to be a top line in the league independent of supporting cast.

 

[DerekDevils30]

Also have to laugh at Lucic getting all hot and bothered by Severson throwing a legal check on him in the 2nd period. Guy is a POS.

Severson was great tonight as well. Made some real nifty plays on the breakout

 

[RSeen]

It will be nice to get Bratt back. Him and Mojo should be able to drive that 2nd line.

 

[AfroThunder396]

Nice to see four defensemen getting a point tonight.

 

[theoptimist]

Mueller stepped up. Hope he continues. Good skater and has great reach

 

[theoptimist]

...until Schneider comes back in a week or two, sure

I might be ready to move on from Schneider. But he’ll probably play for many reasons including his cap.