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| Devils aim to get back on winning track versus Thrashers |
NHL Hockey |
10/16/2008 |
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| (MySportsbook) - The New Jersey Devils will try to rebound from their first loss of the 2008-09 campaign when they visit the Atlanta Thrashers this evening at Philips Arena. The Devils opened up the season with three straight contests against Atlantic Division rivals and, after posting wins over both the New York Islanders and Pittsburgh Penguins, were defeated by the New York Rangers on Monday. Aaron Voros notched a pair of goals and an assist to lead the Rangers to a 4-1 decision over the visiting Devils. J |
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| Flyers and Pens renew battle of Pennsylvania |
NHL Hockey |
10/14/2008 |
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| and San Jose, went 21-15-5 as the road club a year ago. After opening their season with two games in Stockholm versus Ottawa, the Penguins played the first of four straight home games on Saturday. However, they dropped a 2-1 overtime decision to the New Jersey Devils. Miroslav Satan lit the lamp for the Penguins, while Jordan Staal and Evgeni Malkin both assisted on the power-play marker. Sidney Crosby was held without a point after notching two assists in Sweden. Both Crosby and Malkin have enjoyed playing agai |
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| Voros scores twice as Rangers clip Devils on somber day |
NHL Hockey |
10/13/2008 |
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| New York, NY (MySportsbook) - Aaron Voros notched a pair of goals and an assist, as the New York Rangers downed the New Jersey Devils, 4-1, at Madison Square Garden, continuing their undefeated and torrid start to the season despite playing with heavy hearts. Earlier Monday, Rangers prospect Alexei Cherepanov died while playing for Avangard Omsk of Russia's Kontinental Hockey League. Cherepanov, a 19-year-old who was taken 17th overall in the 2007 draft, collapsed on the bench in the third period and attempts |
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| Sedin, Booth, Brodeur selected as NHL's Three Stars |
NHL Hockey |
10/13/2008 |
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| New York, NY (MySportsbook) - Vancouver Canucks forward Daniel Sedin, Florida Panthers left wing David Booth and New Jersey Devils goaltender Martin Brodeur have been named the NHL's 'Three Stars' for the week ending October 12. Sedin garnered first star honors as he led all scores over the week with two goals and three assists in the Canucks' two victories over the weekend. In Vancouver's home opener on October 9, Sedin recorded three assists in a 6-0 win over Calgary. On October 11, Sedin lit the lamp twice |
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| Rangers aim for 5-0 start vs. Devils |
NHL Hockey |
10/13/2008 |
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| (MySportsbook) - The New York Rangers will try to win their first five games to start a season for the first time since 1983, as they host the rival New Jersey Devils tonight at Madison Square Garden. New York kicks off its season series with the Devils after dominating the club a year ago. The Rangers went 7-0-1 versus New Jersey in 2007-08, winning all four games as the host. The Blueshirts have won eight of their last 13 versus the Devils and seven of the last nine as the host in the series. The Rangers, w |
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| Penguins take on Devils in Steel City |
NHL Hockey |
10/11/2008 |
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| (MySportsbook) - After opening their season in Sweden, the Pittsburgh Penguins finally return to the Steel City to play the New Jersey Devils tonight at Mellon Arena. Pittsburgh, the defending Eastern Conference champions, split their two-game set in Stockholm with Ottawa last week, winning the first game 4-3 in overtime on Saturday before dropping a 3-1 decision the following day. Marc-Andre Fleury was charged with all three goals on 27 shots while Alex Goligoski scored for the Penguins, who got a pair of go |
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| Brodeur sharp as Devils edge Isles in opener |
NHL Hockey |
10/10/2008 |
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| Newark, NJ (MySportsbook) - Patrik Elias scored the eventual game-winner and Martin Brodeur was his usual stingy self as the New Jersey Devils came away with a 2-1 victory over the New York Islanders in the season opener for both clubs. Brodeur saved all but one of the 26 shots he faced and set the NHL record for most consecutive season-opening starts with one team (14). Zach Parise tallied the other goal for New Jersey, which moved to 12-0-5 in season openers played at home. Joey MacDonald got the starting n |
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| Sharks release Friesen from tryout deal |
NHL Hockey |
10/09/2008 |
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| t this time, we are moving forward with our 23-man roster as announced yesterday. We wish Jeff nothing but the best in the future and he will always have a special place within the San Jose Sharks family." The 32-year-old Friesen also played for the New Jersey Devils, Washington Capitals and Calgary Flames. He won a Stanley Cup with New Jersey in 2003, scoring 10 goals in 24 playoff games that spring. In 893 NHL games, Friesen posted 218 goals with 298 assists for 516 points. His best season came with San Jose i |
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| Columbus releases D Matvichuk from tryout contract |
NHL Hockey |
10/06/2008 |
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| Columbus, OH (MySportsbook) - The Columbus Blue Jackets released defenseman Richard Matvichuk from his tryout contract on Monday. A 14-year veteran of the NHL, his last appearance in the NHL was as a member of the New Jersey Devils in the 2006-07 season. He was limited to the final game of the regular season due to back surgery, but did appear in nine playoff games. Matvichuk spent the bulk of his career with the Minnesota/Dallas franchise where he played 733 games and totaled 38 goals and 129 assists. In 63 |
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| 2008-09 New Jersey Devils Preview |
NHL Hockey |
09/23/2008 |
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| (MySportsbook) - In recent years the New Jersey Devils have gone from perennial Stanley Cup contender to a mere participant in the annual postseason. The Devils rode goaltender Martin Brodeur to an 11th straight playoff appearance in 2007-08, but were promptly ousted in the opening round by the hated New York Rangers. Sensing the downturn, Devils general manager Lou Lamoriello decided to bring back a few familiar faces via this summer's free-agent market. Firstly, Lamoriello signed centerman Brian Rolston to |
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