The Time: 8:00 PM EDT
The Broadcast: TV - NBC, CBC, RDS; Radio - 660 AM WFAN
The Series: The New Jersey Devils (0) vs. the Los Angeles Kings (1)
The Previews: Tom wrote the preview for today's game, please check it out if you haven't done so already. For the opposition's point of view, please visit Jewels from the Crown.
The Pre-Game Video: Here's the awesome pre-game video the Devils have been using before playoff games at the Rock. Watch it before tonight's game for the full effect.
The Song for Tonight: The Devils really need to play better than they did in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals. They need to make their mark on the series tonight. To quote legendary thrash band Death Angel, they need to "Leave Scars."
Gameday Info: If you wanted lineup changes, then you're going to be disappointed. Tom Gulitti reported at Fire & Ice after this morning's optional skate that Peter DeBoer said there will be no changes to the lineup. DeBoer didn't rule out Henrik Tallinder appearing later in the series; in fact, he'll travel with the team to LA. But he won't play tonight.
The Reminder: I know everyone's going to be a bit on edge for this series - myself included. Feelings and emotions will be running high. Still, remember that I and the other users commenting aren't the ones playing this game. There's no need to get salty among ourselves or against any trolls from other places. Seriously, don't feed any trolls and don't troll Jewels From the Crown. Punishment there can/will be brought over here. To quote Bill S. Preston, Esq., be excellent to each other.
It would also be kind of you all if you can cease with .GIFs and large images in this Gamethread. That will help keep this post going smoothly for everyone, either on a computer or a mobile device. Thanks.
Please use the comments in this post to discuss tonight's game before, during, and after it happens until the recap is up. Please remember the rules at all times. Namely: keep your comments clean, keep them on topic, and keep them legal (For example: nothing is allowed about illegal streams - no links, no discussion, no requests). I will provide very occasional commentary here and on Twitter with @InLouWeTrust depending on connection and the state of the game. Go Devils!