The New Jersey Devils host the Philadelphia Flyers, Wednesday April 14, as Devils goalie Martin Brodeur looks to add to his all-time playoff record. The Flyers lead 5-1 SU against their Atlantic Division rivals. NHL oddsmakers at BODOG.com have the Devils as -185 moneyline favs to beat the Flyers (+165) with the over/under listed at 5 goals . Be sure to get your 2010 NHL Playoffs: 2010 NHL Playoffs: Philadelphia Flyers vs New Jersey Devils Predictions in now at BODOG.com
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he Flyers have won five games against the Devils for the first time since 1988-89 and they’ll hope to knock’ em out of the playoffs. Forward Claude Giroux and defenseman Chris Pronger tied for the team-lead against New Jersey with 7 points apiece. The Flyers went 4-7-1 over their last 12 games but, as we all know, it's a brand new season. They’ll rely on their third ranked powerplay against the Devils 13th ranked penalty kill. The Flyers are without goalies Michael Leighton (high ankle sprain) and Ray Emery (bone graft surgery). This year's playoff series will feature a 10-year reunion of the goalies from the 2000 Conference Final , Martin Brodeur and Brian Boucher. Boucher is 9-18 with a 2.76 GAA; in 21 playoff games Boucher is 11-8 with a 2.77 GAA. Boucher said, "You don't get these opportunities a lot. It's been a long time since I've played in big-time games and to be back and doing it again in Philadelphia, I can't tell you how excited I am and how much it means to me."
The Devils and the Flyers will be meeting for the fourth time in a Stanley Cup Playoff series. New Jersey has won two of the previous three postseason matchups — the 1995 and 2000 Conference Finals en route to capturing the Stanley Cup both seasons. The Flyers finally earned some payback with a five-game series victory in the 2004 Eastern Conference Quarterfinals. In 27 games with the Devils, left wing Ilya Kovalchuk finished with 10 goals, 27 points and a plus-9 rating. He leads all players in this series with 41 goals and 85 points. Martin Brodeur is 45-25 this season with a 2.24 GAA; his all-time playoff record is 98-78 with a 1.98 GAA and 23 shutouts . The Devils won the William Jennings Trophy for allowing the fewest goals in the League (191) this season for the fifth time in their history, matching Montreal for the all-time lead. New Jersey captain Jamie Langenbrunner knows the importance of a productive power-play against the Flyers. The club finished 11th overall with the man advantage this season — hitting at an 18.7% efficiency. "Our power play will have to deliver because they'll take some penalties, that's their style," Langenbrunner said. "We have to stay disciplined and smart and take advantage of our opportunities."
Recent Trends to Consider:
- Flyers are 6-1 in the last 7 meetings.
- Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in New Jersey.
- Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings.
- Favorite is 22-7 in the last 29 meetings.
- Home team is 35-16-2 in the last 53 meetings.
- Flyers are 7-19-1 in the last 27 meetings in New Jersey.
Philadelphia Flyers vs New Jersey Devils
When: Wednesday April 14, 2010 7:30 PM ET
Line: BODOG.com
Pick: Flyers +165
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