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<TABLE width=627><TBODY><TR><TD width=500>[SIZE=+1]New Jersey Devils[/SIZE]
Team Page | Roster | Stats
Regular Season Record: 49-24-9, 106 pts
Head-to-Head Record: 3-1
Last Stanley Cup Win: 2003
Last Stanley Cup Final Appearance: 2003
Last Postseason Appearance: 2006
Players with Stanley Cup Rings: Patrik Elias (2), Scott Gomez (2), Brian Gionta, Sergei Brylin (3), Jamie Langenbrunner (2), Jim Dowd, Jay Pandolfo (2), John Madden (2), Brian Rafalski (2), Colin White (2), Brad Lukowich, Martin Brodeur (3)
Team Analysis: The Devils - as expected - played tight defensive hockey in the opening round, as four of their six games against the Tampa Bay Lightning were decided by one goal. Brodeur's performance in the first three games raised questions about his vulnerability, but the future Hall of Famer rebounded from squandering a two-goal lead in the second period of Game 4, which New Jersey won in overtime, then stopped 31 shots for his 22nd career playoff shutout in Game 5. Brodeur's 93rd postseason win in Game 6 moved him ahead of Grant Fuhr and into second place on the career playoff list behind Patrick Roy's 151. Up front, the offense has been solid with Zach Parise leading all playoff scorers with six goals. The foursome of Jamie Langenbrunner, Patrik Elias, Scott Gomez and Brian Gionta has also been effective, especially on the power play. Defenceman Brian Rafalski is also a big part of the power play, with two goals and five assists in six games. Defensively, shutdown specialists John Madden and Jay Pandolfo have also been workhorses up front, logging in more than 20 minutes of ice-time in four of their first six games. Paul Martin, Brad Lukowich and Johnny Oduya keep the team's commitment to solid play in the back end, while rookie Andy Greene led all Devils blueliners in plus-minus (+4).
</TD></TR><TR><TD>[SIZE=+1]Ottawa Senators[/SIZE]
Team Page | Roster | Stats
Regular Season Record: 48-25-9, 105 pts
Head-to-Head Record: 1-2-1
Last Stanley Cup Win: -
Last Stanley Cup Final Appearance: -
Last Postseason Appearance: 2006
Players with Stanley Cup Rings: Martin Gerber
Team Analysis: With the exception of the third period of Game 2 of their first round series, the Senators never really faced any adversity from the Pittsburgh Penguins. Bryan Murray's squad dominated the first five games with a solid effort from to bottom. Anyone left wondering whether the Senators should have acquired some leadership in Gary Roberts should take a longer look at captain Daniel Alfredsson, who led by example with three goals and six points. Dany Heatley and Jason Spezza also tallied it up on the scoreboard, fueling a lethal power play that scored once in every four opportunities. But the offense was a lot more than their top trio. In each game, the Senators were able to roll our all four lines and sprad out their scoring effectively. Defensively, the team also got a great two-way game from players like Dean McAmmond, Peter Schaefer and Chris Kelly. On the blueline, the tandem of Chris Phillips and Anton Volchenkov were arguably the best in the playoffs - effectively shutting down the league's best player in Sidney Crosby. Unlike past playoff campaigns, goaltending doesn't seem to be a sensitive issue in the nation's capital. Ray Emery has been as cool and confident as a seasoned veteran.
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Team Page | Roster | Stats
Regular Season Record: 49-24-9, 106 pts
Head-to-Head Record: 3-1
Last Stanley Cup Win: 2003
Last Stanley Cup Final Appearance: 2003
Last Postseason Appearance: 2006
Players with Stanley Cup Rings: Patrik Elias (2), Scott Gomez (2), Brian Gionta, Sergei Brylin (3), Jamie Langenbrunner (2), Jim Dowd, Jay Pandolfo (2), John Madden (2), Brian Rafalski (2), Colin White (2), Brad Lukowich, Martin Brodeur (3)
Team Analysis: The Devils - as expected - played tight defensive hockey in the opening round, as four of their six games against the Tampa Bay Lightning were decided by one goal. Brodeur's performance in the first three games raised questions about his vulnerability, but the future Hall of Famer rebounded from squandering a two-goal lead in the second period of Game 4, which New Jersey won in overtime, then stopped 31 shots for his 22nd career playoff shutout in Game 5. Brodeur's 93rd postseason win in Game 6 moved him ahead of Grant Fuhr and into second place on the career playoff list behind Patrick Roy's 151. Up front, the offense has been solid with Zach Parise leading all playoff scorers with six goals. The foursome of Jamie Langenbrunner, Patrik Elias, Scott Gomez and Brian Gionta has also been effective, especially on the power play. Defenceman Brian Rafalski is also a big part of the power play, with two goals and five assists in six games. Defensively, shutdown specialists John Madden and Jay Pandolfo have also been workhorses up front, logging in more than 20 minutes of ice-time in four of their first six games. Paul Martin, Brad Lukowich and Johnny Oduya keep the team's commitment to solid play in the back end, while rookie Andy Greene led all Devils blueliners in plus-minus (+4).
</TD></TR><TR><TD>[SIZE=+1]Ottawa Senators[/SIZE]
Team Page | Roster | Stats
Regular Season Record: 48-25-9, 105 pts
Head-to-Head Record: 1-2-1
Last Stanley Cup Win: -
Last Stanley Cup Final Appearance: -
Last Postseason Appearance: 2006
Players with Stanley Cup Rings: Martin Gerber
Team Analysis: With the exception of the third period of Game 2 of their first round series, the Senators never really faced any adversity from the Pittsburgh Penguins. Bryan Murray's squad dominated the first five games with a solid effort from to bottom. Anyone left wondering whether the Senators should have acquired some leadership in Gary Roberts should take a longer look at captain Daniel Alfredsson, who led by example with three goals and six points. Dany Heatley and Jason Spezza also tallied it up on the scoreboard, fueling a lethal power play that scored once in every four opportunities. But the offense was a lot more than their top trio. In each game, the Senators were able to roll our all four lines and sprad out their scoring effectively. Defensively, the team also got a great two-way game from players like Dean McAmmond, Peter Schaefer and Chris Kelly. On the blueline, the tandem of Chris Phillips and Anton Volchenkov were arguably the best in the playoffs - effectively shutting down the league's best player in Sidney Crosby. Unlike past playoff campaigns, goaltending doesn't seem to be a sensitive issue in the nation's capital. Ray Emery has been as cool and confident as a seasoned veteran.
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