Tomorrow, the Devils return to the Mellon Arena for the 2nd time in less than a week as the crew in black and red will try to snap a 2-game skid and avoid falling to .500 after starting the season 4-2. New Jersey’s 9 points are good enough to set them atop the Atlantic Division, but staying there will not be an easy task.

I can’t help but feel that Claude Julien’s decision to start backup Scott Clemmensen against Nashville contributed to Brodeur’s slump in Ottawa. Breaking a goaltender’s routine - especially someone like Marty’s - is borderline heresy. The Devils will need a big game from their netminder as well as all 4 lines. Especially in the second period.

It’s still the opening month of the season, but never forget: the points you miss in October, are the ones you miss the most come April.