Dainius Zubrus and Ilya Kovalchuk scored 2:52 apart early in the first, sending New Jersey on to a 4-1 win over the Montreal Canadiens on Sunday. Brodeur got his 615th career win despite leaving after the first period because of a bruised right leg. Brodeur stopped all 11 shots he faced before he was replaced
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Devils’ Ilya Kovalchuk now firmly a Jersey guy
Devils left winger Ilya Kovalchuk isn’t quite ready for a starring role on the hit TV reality show “Jersey Shore”’ along with Snooki and the gang, but he says life in New Jersey fits him and his family just fine. In fact, he recently bought several acres in Alpine and is planning to build a
Hall of Famer Brian Leetch Breaks Down The Devils 3-2 Victory Over The Rangers on MSG Network
Hall of Fame defencemen Brian Leetch and MSG Network’s Al Trautwig breakdown the Devil’s 3-2 win over the Rangers at Madison Square Garden.
Kovalchuk and Devils Surging, Leaving Slow Start Behind
On the final night of his first year as a Devil, the Big Shot helped them climb out of the NHL basement for the first time since Dec. 23, Jacques Lemaire’s first night back on the job. Kovalchuk opened the scoring 1:04 into play, giving the Devils the lead they never surrendered in last night’s
Kovy and Devils Take Down Rival Rangers at MSG
Zubrus set up Ilya Kovalchuk’s goal in the first period and scored along with Brian Rolston in the second to give the Devils a seemingly comfortable 3-0 lead. Ryan Callahan and Vinny Prospal, in his season debut after recovering from offseason knee surgery, got the Rangers close, but Brodeur hung on for the Devils (18-30-3),
Kovalchuk’s Point Streak Providing Huge Boost For Resurging Devils
It’s been a rough start to the season for Ilya Kovalchuk and the rest of the New Jersey Devils, in which their league-worst record is not something the franchise is used to. Don’t count these guys in red out yet though, as the hard-nosed club has won 7 of their last 10 games; a span in which
Hammer Time – Anton Volchenkov Lays Big Hit
Anton Volchenkov of the New Jersey Devils lays a big hit on Jan Mursak of the Detroit Red Wings at Joe Louis Arena on January 26, 2011 in Detroit, Michigan.
Kovy’s Defense Not Going Unnoticed
Devils coach Jacques Lemaire has talked repeatedly about left wing Ilya Kovalchuk’s desire to become a better player defensively. His teammates also are noticing. Kovalchuk had a goal and two assists Sunday for his first three-point game of the season, but forward Patrik Elias singled out Kovalchuk for his defensive play. “I think Kovy has
Freeze Frame – Devils Anssi Salmela deflects Panthers Evgeny Dadonov’s Shot
New Jersey Devils defensemen Anssi Salmela deflects Florida Panthers right wing Evgeny Dadonov’s shot during Sundays match between the two teams at the Prudential Center.
Kovalchuk Helps Streaking Devils Power Past Panthers
Ilya Kovalchuk had a goal and two assists, Jason Arnott scored twice and the resurgent New Jersey Devils extended their winning streak to four with a 5-2 victory over the Florida Panthers on Sunday. Brian Rolston and Patrik Elias also scored for the Devils, who have picked up points in seven straight games (6-0-1). Their