Dennis Bonvie
Registered User
Yesterday was the 20th anniversary of Ron Tugnutt's 70 save performance for the defenseless Nordiques in a 3-3 tie with Boston.
Ironically, yesterday Jacques Lemaire's Devils shutout Columbus 3-0, allowing 13 shots on goal. In their previous game on Friday night, the Devils lost 3-0 to the Caps and allowed 12 shots on goal.
So the Nordiques gave up nearly 3 times as many shots (73) in one game as Lemaire's Devils gave up in 2 games (25). And this is the no red line, no clutch & grab era. Devils also went 16 straight games recently without giving up a goal in the first period. And looking at the Devils current roster, you have to wonder what kind of magic Lemaire has behind that bench.
Ironically, yesterday Jacques Lemaire's Devils shutout Columbus 3-0, allowing 13 shots on goal. In their previous game on Friday night, the Devils lost 3-0 to the Caps and allowed 12 shots on goal.
So the Nordiques gave up nearly 3 times as many shots (73) in one game as Lemaire's Devils gave up in 2 games (25). And this is the no red line, no clutch & grab era. Devils also went 16 straight games recently without giving up a goal in the first period. And looking at the Devils current roster, you have to wonder what kind of magic Lemaire has behind that bench.