[NEXT DAY] PLAYOFFS ROUND 1 GAME 2: DEVILS AT CANES, TUESDAY APRIL 22, 2025

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2. As far as the reffing goes, seeing what went uncalled in other games last night made me feel a lot better, especially the uncalled slewfoot directly in sight of the ref against Minnesota. This playoff “let them play” crap is going to get someone permanently injured.

   Overall an improvement but we have to be the most unlucky team in the league this year.

3. Mrs. Fields we need you now, more than ever.

4. My expectations were low due to the injuries but it still sucks.

5. It was not the outcome that we wanted but they showed fight. I know no one wants to hear about moral victories but this is the team and roster at this point. It is flawed and after a while reality sets in. Yes I was hoping for a competitive series and there is still time for that, but I think most of us know that they weren’t going to make a big run this year. That doesn’t mean you can’t support and hope for the best and cheer the team on as opposed to the “I just watch to prove I’m right” fans, if you want to call them fans. Yes someone commented that they only watch to prove they are right about how bad this team is… I’m hoping Timo bounces back with a big performance in game 3. Nico scored game 1. Bratt scored game 2. Both score in game 3 plus Timo to quiet the haters. Devils win 3-1. This isn’t so much my prediction as my hope at this point as a fan.

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7. I’m depressed boys

8. Our Hughes brothers have the worst shoulder genetics in the NHL

9. That Timo miss is burned into my brain. Those types of plays feel like 50/50 chance of a goal and we got slapped with the bad 50 lol.

   If the boys play that way on home ice, I’m hopeful we can get a split at home. Even more hopefully win both.

10. I’m happy with the game.  After the first game all I wanted was a competitive game, and we got that for sure. Hopefully they keep up the effort, we get one or two guys back, and then who knows 

11. We didn’t lose because of the refereeing,we lost we can’t score!!

12. Our boys showed fight, I’m proud of them. I wanted a competitive game and we got that. I hope we don’t get swept, that’s all I ask for.

13. Even with an ahl d pair they really should’ve won this game

14. Shouldve and couldve won that one. Bring the same heat at home with our crowd and we break through.

15. Just don’t get swept

16. If the Devils can play the rest of the series closer to their Game 2 effort rather than Game 1, I’ll be happy. Still think they can win a game or two and give the Canes a run for their money though.

17. Officiating isn’t the reason the devils lost heck on the devils power plays canes had multiple odds man rushes and scored on one, devils couldn’t score meir missed an empty net as puck bounced and peace saved two goals

18. If we played them like that last night we can beat them at home. They’re ass on the road and there’s no reason we can’t bring the series to 2-2 at The Rock

19. I came into this series with the lowest expectations I’ve ever had going into a playoff series in my 37+ years watching the team. So I’d say it’s going about as I expected. Hoping for no sweep.

20. Next game is already must win territory. We lose that one and then the focus shifts to not getting swept. Already went down 2-0 in the series to start against the Lightning (2018), Rags (2023), Canes (2023) and now against the Canes here. I didn’t expect much with the injuries this time, but this trend is a little concerning. Injuries aside, Fitz has a lot of work to do with the depth on this team. A team like the Stars can be down Heiskanen + Robertson and still find a way to stay competitive against the Avs.

21. They played hard so I’m not gonna talk shit, but Carolina’s the better team.