3/8 OTT 2 NJD 1

Obviously a disappointing loss for the Devils tonight as they fall to the Senators 2-1. Perhaps a more dangerous game than the Devils anticipated against a young Ottawa team that has been playing well as of late. The biggest missed opportunity tonight was no doubt the failure to convert on a 5 on 3 power play that lasted for over a minute. More disappointing than the failure to score was their inability to create quality opportunities. When presented with a 5 on 3 chance you should ideally be looking for a back door pass or another high quality opportunity like a screen or deflection. The Devils were content to settle for low quality perimeter shots.

In both goals that Ottawa scored the Devils were lackadaisical in their own zone. They lost track of players attacking the net and allowed Ottawa to capitalize on their best chances. The Devils motto since becoming a factor in the playoff hunt has been "One Game At A Time", it's even plastered across their official website. Tonight they had a chance to pass the idle Atlanta Thrashers in the standings, but instead allowed themselves to overlook a team that very well may be more talented than their record indicates.

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