The Time: 7:30 PM EST
The Broadcast: TV - NBC Sports; Radio - 660 AM WFAN (101.9 FM)
The Matchup: The New Jersey Devils vs the Tampa Bay Lightning
The Game Previews: John wrote a preview and it's available right here. For the opposition's point of view, check out Raw Charge.
The Song for Tonight:
Gameday Info: No changes on the Devils side from what John discussed this morning. The team will ice the exact same lineup that played in Boston on Saturday night. Looking for a big game from Martin Brodeur and the defense tonight. Namely, Andy Greene and Mark Fayne, who will probably be trying to stop Steven Stamkos and Martin St. Louis. Moar Eric Gelinas pleeze. Anton Volchenkov will have to chip in on the power play as well. Up front, I thought Adam Henrique had his best game of the season on Saturday, and he needs to play with the same fire today. Damien Brunner finally was motoring around again on Saturday night like the Brunner we saw the first few games of the year. Jaromir Jagr needs to continue Jagr'ing.
For the Lightning, Ben Bishop will be in net. The mammoth goaltender has been very good so far this season and big part of the team's early season success. No indication yet as to the lines or defense pairings for Tampa.
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John will provide commentary perhaps here and definitely through @InLouWeTrust throughout the game. I'll be watching from my perch up in 212, and I'll probably pop in on here or twitter, Rock internet connection willing.
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WHAT DOES THAT SPELLLLL ? DEVILS !!!!!!!!!!
WHAT DOES THAT SPELLLLLLLLL ? DEVILLLLLLSSSSSS!!!!!!!
LETS- GO-DEV-ILS !!!!!!