Ilya Kovalchuk scored his fifth winning goal in the last 11 games and the New Jersey Devils continued their amazing playoff push with a 2-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Wednesday night. Martin Brodeur had 15 saves and Henrik Tallinder also scored as the Devils won for the 18th time in 22 games
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Hardest shot on the Devils? Kovalchuk credits teammate and technology
Kovalchuk has amassed 684 career points, but as the decidedly Undead Devils seek their 17th victory in 20 games at Tampa Bay tonight, this is the first time he’s notched points in 11 straight games. He’s the Big Shot, yet Kovalchuk says his isn’t the Devils’ hardest shot. He nominates wild wing Brian Rolston for
Anton Volchenkov Notches Game Winning Assist In 1-0 Thriller Win Over Rangers
Kovalchuk broke a scoreless tie at the 8:18 mark of the second period. The Rangers were set up in the New Jersey zone, but New York defenseman Marc Staal failed to keep the puck in at the right point. A speedy Kovalchuk gathered the puck at center ice and went in on a breakaway. Lundqvist,
Ilya Kovalchuk nets winner as Johan Hedberg, red-hot Devils blank Rangers
The surging Devils still have a long way to go to really enter the Eastern Conference playoff race, but Ilya Kovalchuk and a lockdown defensive system have made believers all over. Kovalchuk scored for the fourth straight game and Johan Hedberg made 15 saves to give the streaking Devils a 1-0 victory over the New
Ex-Thrashers teammates Kovalchuk and Hedberg fueling Devils run
At a time when the New Jersey Devils were reeling and just seeking an identity, longtime teammates Ilya Kovalchuk and Johan Hedberg stepped to the forefront to help provide some hope after a tumultuous start to the season. Of course, a coaching change played a big part in that equation as well. Remember when the
Kovalchuk Scores 20th As Devils Win 5th In Row
Kovalchuk skated out to the point, reversed direction, went back down to the left circle, hit the brakes to lose defenseman Joe Corvo and then let loose a shot that beat Cam Ward to the glove side. The goal allowed the Devils to take another step in their unlikely playoff push with a 3-2 victory
Ilya Kovalchuk to appear on NHL Live!
New Jersey Devils forward Ilya Kovalchuk will be among the guests on NHL Live! on Tuesday, scheduled from noon-2 p.m. on NHL Network and NHL.com and broadcast on XM Radio. Kovalchuk, who is in the first season of a 15-year deal with New Jersey, has 19 goals and 19 assists in 55 games. His team
Top 10 Ilya Kovalchuk moments as a NJ Devil by Down Goes Avery (1-5)
5. Breaking away against former team – On the final day of 2010, finally, Ilya and the Devils had a reason to celebrate: they won a game. This was the highlight of that game, and finally, for all the right reasons. 4. First win of the year – This is the first of three overtime
Top 10 Ilya Kovalchuk moments as a NJ Devil By Down Goes Avery (6-10)
10. Devils trade for Ilya Kovalchuk – The Devils aren’t known for grabbing superstars, especially in mid-season trades, but for whatever reason, Lou Lamoriello felt adding Kovalchuk would be what the Devils needed. Well, it didn’t work right away, and despite Gary Bettman trying everything he could to prevent the signing, Ilya signed with the
Lemaire brings Devils, Kovalchuk back to respectability
Remember when the New Jersey Devils were easily the worst team in the league? I do. Well, the times they are a…er, have changed. Winners of their past four and on an 8-1-1 run, the Devs are the hottest team in the NHL. Of course, the playoffs are almost assuredly out of reach; it took