Adam Henrique skates with Brayden Schenn on his back |
It was a "Sunday Funday" for New Jersey. The ever so scrutinized Ilya Kovalchuk should have changed the minds of all Devils fans this year. Fans had focused on his $100,000,000 salary last year compared to his production, and he was even booed at times. It was really just a matter of time until he got his confidence back and began to be comfortable in his new hometown. Sunday, Kovalchuk was the story of the game, once again, with three points including a beautiful, no-look assist to Anton Volchenkov. His play is explosive, exciting, thrilling, and can change the game at any time.
The Flyers rested their red hot goalie, Ilya Bryzgalov, otherwise known as Mr. Universe from HBO's 24/7 series. Back-up Sergei Bobrovsky got the nod.
The game was the usual Devils-Flyers flow of hockey. Philadelphia has a history of being rough, in which has picked them up the nickname Broad Street Bullies. They out-hit the Devils 36-17 on the game. Although, the Devils had a total of 10 takeaways compared to the Flyers' lonely one takeaway.
Kovalchuk celebrates goal with Volchenkov |
Very Late in the first period, Braydon Coburn of Philly, took a slashing, minor penalty. The Devils' power-play has been hot lately, and chased Coburn out of the penalty box early with a goal from Patrik Elias. Assisted by David Clarkson and Ilya Kovalchuk, the Devils left the period with momentum and a 1-0 lead.
No goals were scored in the second, preparing the third period to be a dandy.
Claude Giroux celebrates goal |
In the end of the night, the two teams were tied with 85 points, standing in 5th in the Eastern Conference. Devils are getting hot!
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