Devils' Ponikarovsky Pots OT Winner In Game 3: Alexei Ponikarovsky scored his first goal of the playoffs Thursday, putting his own rebound past the Flyers' Ilya Bryzgalov to send New Jersey to the win and a 2-1 series lead. He also assisted on Ilya Kovalchuk's first-period tally. (Updated 05/03/2012)
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Fantasy Analysis
Alexei Ponikarovsky is perhaps the unlikeliest of heroes, as he'd recorded just two assists and 10 shots on goal in the first nine games of the playoffs. He certainly clicked with his countryman Kovalchuk in this game, and could see more time opposite him in Game 4. (Updated 05/03/2012).
05/25/2012 23:04 Devils top Rangers in overtime to advance to Stanley Cup Final
Adam Henrique scored off a wild scramble in front at 1:03 into overtime and the New Jersey Devils defeated the New York Rangers 3-2 to advance to their first Stanley Cup finals since 2003.
05/16/2012 22:51 Devils aggressive in Game 2 at MSG, even series with Rangers
David Clarkson's deflected goal 2:31 into the third period snapped a tie and lifted the New Jersey Devils to a 3-2 victory against the New York Rangers that evened the Eastern Conference finals at one game apiece on Wednesday.
Ponikarovsky is the biggest of the new additions to Carolina, literally and figuratively. The 6-foot-4 power winger signed a new one-year deal worth $1.5 million this offseason and could see time with either captain Eric Staal or Calder Trophy winner Jeff Skinner. Look for Ponikarovsky to rebound from his disappointing 15-point effort last season and return to the neighborhood of 35-55 points.
(Updated 10/4/11)
