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RMNB co-founder, editor, publisher, writer. Responsible for RMNB's serious journalism, scurrilous nonsense, quantitative analysis, and qualitative feelings.

Hurricanes maul Devils 6-1 to take 2-0 series lead

The Carolina Hurricanes womped the New Jersey Devils to take a 2-0 lead in their semifinal series. The Devils didn’t even put up a fight.

After a goalless first, Jesperi Kotkaniemi scored two in the second period – first a power-play while wide open, then a hard-working net-front goal. Jordan Staal outdanced poor Akira Schmid, then Martin Necas joined a swarm to make it 4-0 after two periods.

Miles Wood ended Frederick Andersen’s shutout early in the third period, thanks to some good forechecking by Nathan Bastian. Jordan Martinook stole an errant pass and carried it the length of the ice to make it 5-1, then Stefan Noesen took a saucer pass from Sebastian Aho to make it 6-1.

Canes win. They lead the series 2-0.

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Playoffs open thread (May 5, 2023)

Happy Friday, pals. We have just one game to watch tonight, but it’s going to be a good one. After getting humbled in Game 1, the Devils will be motivated to not suck in Game 2.

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Playoffs open thread (May 4, 2023)

Something about the second round is bringing out big goal totals. After Pavelski’s four-goal game on Tuesday, Leon Draisaitl matched him on Wednesday. And, of course, both of their teams lost.

Tonight we’ve got Toronto eager not to go down 0-2 and Seattle trying to shock the world. It’s all kicking off at 7 PM.

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Hurricanes wallop Devils 5-1 in first game of series

The Carolina Hurricanes throttled the New Jersey Devils in the first game of the second round. It was a thorough throttling. (Note: I’m covering the Devils this postseason. It’s no longer a bit. This is my calling)

It was all Hurricanes in the first. Brett Pesce kicked it off with a goal right after an offensive-zone faceoff win. Five minutes later, Seth Jarvis made it 2-0 on a breakaway.

The Canes kept pushing early in the second period with an easy one for Jesperi Kotkaniemi that we’ll talk about below. New Jersey showed signs of life as Nate Bastian got a lucky puck along the blue line and carried it in for an easy goal.

Ten minutes into the third period, Brady Skjei made it 4-1 with a one-timer from the faceoff dot. Jesper Fast got the empty-netter, and it was done.

Canes win 5-1. Canes lead the series 1-0.

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Playoffs open thread (May 3, 2023)

The first night of the second round was a blast: Joe Pavelski got four goals, the Kraken scored by committee, and Leafs fans had a bad time. I expect more of the same tonight. Devils-Canes should be a fun-and-fast series, and out west maybe we’re due for a Connor McDavid breakout?

It all starts at 7 PM.

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Playoffs open thread (May 2, 2023)

Just a few minutes late, here’s the open thread for the first night of the second round. You can almost hear the irritated bowels in Toronto.

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Playoff predictions, second round: Peter vs Ian vs Keith, a coin

The first round is over, and I’m not even going to brag about going six-for-eight in my predictions.  You’re not going to hear me tooting my own horn about getting every series right except for the historic Boston upset and the curse-ending Toronto win. If you’re looking for gloating about me besting Ian and a quarter with my raw intellect, you’ll have to look elsewhere. I’m too busy making more very good predictions for the second round.

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Devils destroy Rangers 4-0, advance to second round

The New Jersey Devils advanced to the second round of the playoffs with a decisive game-seven win over the New York Rangers on Monday night. It was never in doubt. [Note: I’ve been covering the Devils for the postseason. Looks like I’ll be doing it a bit longer.]

After a scoreless first period, Michael McLeod scored a shorthanded goal after Ondrej Palat did some excellent forechecking. Tomas Tatar made it 2-0 by taking a genius pass from John Marino. Erik Haula made it 3-0 with a quintessential New Jersey rush goal. Jesper Bratt got the empty-netter.

The Devils have eliminated the Rangers in seven games. The Devils advance to the second round.

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Playoffs open thread (May 1, 2023)

There is just one game today, which is International Workers’ Day, the real labor day. I hope you’re having a solid one 🌹, and I hope you’re ready for the final game of the first round of the playoffs: Game Seven of the New Jersey Devils vs the New York Rangers. Doesn’t get much bigger than the battle of the Hudson. (That’s the thing between New York and New Jersey, right?)

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Playoffs open thread (April 30, 2023)

It’s Game Seven Sunday! Four teams, two teams, one outcome: half of them eliminated. We could see the greatest rego-season team of our era get first-rounded, and we could see a team in its second year of existence bounce the reigning Cup champions.

I think this is the apex of this sport. If there was ever a night I’d try to get a normie into hockey, it’d be tonight.

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