2/27/06- 1-0, Devils

OK, so I'm a few days late but whatever. I'm slow, get used to it.


So Tuesday, the Devils beat the Penguins 1-0 (yeah, I know, no duh). Jamie Langenbrunner scored the only goal (PPG) at :33 into the 2nd with Scott Gomez and captain Patrik Elias picking up the assists. Martin Brodeur had 31 saves through out the game, getting his season-high 12th shut out (92nd career).


There was only one goal, but the game sure was exciting. Brodeur made some pretty amazing saves, most in the 3rd, and for the last 1:31, the Penguins had a 6 on 4 power play, with Erik Rasmussen in the penalty box for hooking (yeah, we sure get penalties at the best times) and the Pens having pulled G Marc-Andre Fleury. Brodeur remained strong and kept everything throw at him out of the net (cuz he's amazing like that).


The Devils were 1/5 on the power play, while the Pens were 0/6, including a 4 on 3, with Janssen, Gomez, and Thorburn in the box at 3:22 into the first, all for roughing.


The Devils play the Penguins twice more this season, on March 8th (away) and March 14th (home). Their next game is this Friday at home against the Toronto Maple Leafs. The action starts at 7:30.


Notes:
Devils finished up the month of February 10-3, with no shoot out or overtime loses. Yeah, we're awesome.

Jamie Langenbrunner's goal was his 21st of the season, and 10th PPG of the season, tying with Brian Gionta for most PPGs.

Zach Parise leads the team with 26 goals, while Scott Gomez leads with 40 assists. Patrik Elias has most points on the team (59).

Brian Gionta missed his 7th consectutive (yeah, I know, that's probably not spelled right) due to a groin injury. HOPEFULLY the Rochester Rocket will play on Friday.

Devils only made one trade this season, sending David Hale and a 2007 5th selection to Calgary for a 3rd round selection. Plus they sent Aaron Voros (Lowell, AHL) to Minnesota for a 2008 7th round pick.

My Take: This all works for me. Hale didn't do too much for the team and now there's room under the cap for Richard Matvichuk to return (which, hopefully will be very soon). This also leaves an open spot on defense for Lowell's Andy Greene. Greene is a very good player, with 5 goals and 16 assists down with Lowell.


Final thought: Gio tomorrow??