Devils vs Penguins Gameday 75. We're going streaking!

Coming into the fourth match up with Playoff or hopeful playoff contenders, the Penguins are 2-1 so far after shootout wins in Detroit and Philly's arenas. Chris Kunitz is playing absolutely lights out hockey, tallying an assist in last nights win over the Cryers, he extended his point streak to 5 games, he also had the shootout game winning goal. Last time these two teams met the Devils won in extra time tying the series 2-2 for the year.

New Jersey must win out essentially to get anywhere near playoff contention, the Penguins on the other hand with a win tonight and a Hurricanes loss in regulation will clinch a playoff birth for the Penguins and take some of the stress off them. Jersey is fully intent on raining on this parade, after the injury to Dustin Jeffrey last night (Right knee) there is a question mark as to how effective the first line will be now. Mike Comrie will be filling in for Jeffrey, Comrie hasn't played since November due to a hip injury that required surgery. Analysts thought the world of Comrie in the preseason but in his stint in the regular season before injury wasn't impressive. It will be interesting to see how he does with Neal and Kovalev as his wingmen considering they've not played with him, all three are new Penguins as of this year.

Neal and Kovalev had several opportunities last night that were turned aside so it is good to see that the shots are there but they aren't getting behind the net. Tyler "Crosby" Kennedy is still doing a good Sid the Kid impression and has scored a career high 18 goals this season, with him and Kunitz providing the offensive charge, the acquisitions need to step up their game and help this hot duo. No practice this morning officially, Sid and Testtube practiced at 9am, Devils skated around 11am, then there was an option Pens skate.

Lines will look something like this:

James Neal - Mike Comrie - Alex Kovalev
Chris Kunitz - Jordan Staal - Tyler Kennedy
Pascal Dupuis - Maxime Talbot - Chris Conner
Mike Rupp - Craig Adams - Arron Asham

Zbynek Michalek - Paul Martin
Kris Letang - Ben Lovejoy
Deryk Engelland - Matt Niskanen

Between the pipes for the penguins? Marc Andre Fleury.
Brad Thiessen will not be in net tonight, Fleury has been given the nod.Fleury has a 3 game shutout streak on March 25th dating back to 2007, they did not play on march 25th in 2010. Here's hoping the Flower will keep that streak alive as well.

It's time to show these teams who's boss and who doesn't need superstars to succeed. 2 more points needed here Pens, lets shut the Devils and the Canes down in the same night!

Do it!