Todd Cordell: Schneider sharp in return, leads Devils to win over Lightning

Vasilevskiy is so exposed, and devils are taking advantage of that

Todd what’s youre opinion on the spear by Hedman on Hischier? Suspension worthy? Or will he just be given a fine? IMO after what they suspended Doughty for they kind of have to do something about this

"Blake Coleman was a beast"

he has been all season, so still really perplexed as to why we traded for Grabbner? Same type of player

"Blake Coleman was a beast"

he has been all season, so still really perplexed as to why we traded for Grabbner? Same type of player
- Crushers68

Think Shero was hoping we Would get the Grabner from the Rangers who scores goals instead we got the grabner that was on the Isles a few seasons ago

I don't think Coleman and Grabner are even comparable. Both fast I guess?

Man, last night really made me realize how much I've missed playoff hockey the last 5-6 years. The passion the whole team showed last night was awesome. They were NOT losing that game. Determination was unmatched. Cory was amazing, as was Hall, and I loved everything Coleman did last night. He just wreaks havoc out there every shift. I love it. I also haven't heard the Rock that loud in a LOOONNNNNGGGGG time. Playoff hockey is back in Jersey baby! LET 'S GO DEVILS!!

Biggest thing from last night moving forward is Cory. Great to see him have such a strong game. Regardless of how this series goes from here, it would have been non-ideal to end the whole season with Cory not having a win since December.

Oh, yeah, and how about Boyle smiling while he's mushing Sergachev in the face last night? lmao. Awesome!

Todd what’s youre opinion on the spear by Hedman on Hischier? Suspension worthy? Or will he just be given a fine? IMO after what they suspended Doughty for they kind of have to do something about this
- Devils314

Hedman will get maybe a 5K fine

Mojo looked good with Maroon

Seems like the Devs finally realized they are in the playoffs last night.
Just hope we didn't blow our load and have something left for the rest of the series.
How the hell did Tampa not score when Cory was shaken up and couldn't get to his feet?!
And how about that Taylor Hall?! This kid is built for the playoffs.

I don't think Coleman and Grabner are even comparable. Both fast I guess?
- Devilspep87

Yes, both fast and kill penalties with a bit of a scoring touch (well, Coleman anyway)

Mojo looked good with Maroon
- Senor_Elias

Mojo's puck skills were a welcome sight! Nice having a 2nd liner who actually should be on the 2nd line.

Mojo's puck skills were a welcome sight! Nice having a 2nd liner who actually should be on the 2nd line.
- Crushers68

Having Mojo back in the lineup and Cory having a very strong game is exactly what the devils needed hopefully it’ll help them tie up the series tomorrow night

"Blake Coleman was a beast"

he has been all season, so still really perplexed as to why we traded for Grabbner? Same type of player
- Crushers68

Grabner will be back to scoring 30 goals when he’s signs with the rags

A great win but a rough night in a lot of ways.

Coleman was a beast but he almost got concussed and was took a beating.

Cory might call it a cramp but it's playoff hockey so who knows what kind of shape he's really in.

Glad to see the team answer the bell and rough up Tampa a bit. It's like they're adjusting to playoff hockey a bit.

Grabner will be back to scoring 30 goals when he’s signs with the rags
- shvingter88

How could he not playing with both JT and Kovy?

How could he not playing with both JT and Kovy?
- Queenie_5_hole

I think Kovi signs a dirt cheap contract with Tampa wins a cup and bolts back to Russia

I think Kovi signs a dirt cheap contract with Tampa wins a cup and bolts back to Russia
- Devils314

Not a chance.

Kovy doesn't give discounts.

Tampa is getting eliminated in the first round. No way he thinks they're winning the cup next year.

Not a chance.

Kovy doesn't give discounts.

Tampa is getting eliminated in the first round. No way he thinks they're winning the cup next year.
- Queenie_5_hole

He’s already said he wants to win a cup and that’s the only reason he is coming back if he cared about money he would stay in Russia if it’s not Tampa it’ll be another cup contender that he signs a discounted contract with 2 year deal at 3-4 million per

I think Kovi signs a dirt cheap contract with Tampa wins a cup and bolts back to Russia
- Devils314

If he's going that route he might as well sign with Pittsburgh and play with his buddy Malkin.

He’s already said he wants to win a cup and that’s the only reason he is coming back if he cared about money he would stay in Russia if it’s not Tampa it’ll be another cup contender that he signs a discounted contract with 2 year deal at 3-4 million per
- Devils314

He wants a cup. He wants cash. And he wants a nice city for his family.

He’s not coming for a cheap cup. Anyone that thinks any of these guys are not about cash first are delusional.

Has Marty ever gone through what Cory has? I feel like that mental game is what separates the legends from the great goalies.

Or maybe Cory has been playing through an injury?

One of the best moments last night was seeing hall literally jump up and down on his skates for the too many men on the ice penalty which led the the tying goal.....raw emotion