Devils' Parise Scores Empty Netter In Win Wednesday: Zach Parise picked up his seventh goal of the playoffs Wednesday night by scoring into an empty net to cap a 5-3 victory over the Rangers in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals. (Updated 05/24/2012)
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The Devils' captain also added an assist and now has seven goals and seven assists through 17 playoff games, including five points (3G, 2A) in his last two games. (Updated 05/24/2012).
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.
05/25/2012 14:44 Devils face challenge of closing out Rangers on home ice in Game 6
One of those sayings we hear a lot this time of year is that the toughest game of a playoff series to win is the last one. It seems to be one of the more accepted clich*s in hockey, especially playoff hockey.
05/24/2012 19:27 Rangers in similar 1994 situation, but won't guarantee Game 6
Eighteen years ago, Mark Messier set the stage for one of sports' most dramatic moments. On the eve of the New York Rangers' must-win Game 6 against the Devils in New Jersey in the 1994 Eastern Conference Finals, Messier guaranteed his team would force a deciding contest back at Madison Square Garden.
Should the Devils or Parise start the season slowly, expect rumors of the dynamic wingers departure to swirl around Newark, as Parise inked a one-year contract to avoid salary arbitration. The Devils have every intention of signing Parise to a long-term deal come January, so this saga should be entertaining. Regardless of contract issues, Parises presence will be a boon to the Devils, given that he posted 83 goals two seasons prior to playing in just 13 games last year due to a torn meniscus. Hes always one of the hardest workers on the ice and will be hungry to redeem himself. Power-play production and a strong plus-minus rating can be expected from Parise, who has averaged over four shots per game throughout the past two campaigns. He likely will fall from first-round status, but dont wait too long for his services in the fantasy realm. (Updated 10/4/11)
