Looks like that's how it'll go later...which I'm fine with. But blend the lines all you want...if they don't solve the way the Devils are standing up their zone entries AND if they don't find way to upset the picnic Schmidt has been having in net, then they might as well get an early jump on tee times for next week.

Will be interesting to see if any adjustments made to their PP...hopefully Zibs is back in Ovechkin's spot- which possibly puts Kane or Panarin to PP2. They have to set up the PP so they have 1 timer options from both sides...we'll see.

As bad as NYR looked the past 2 games, I'm expecting a solid effort tonight. They picked their head off the mat a few times this year when it looked as though they were about to take a deep dive. And with that said, can see the Devils with a challenge trying to close out the series. If NYR do go down without a fight, I'd expect a few changes in the coaching.

Personally it wouldn't be good if they lost and got sent packing at their home building. I'm wishing for a better effort. But I'm hoping on anything. Tonight will tell.