Date with the Devils

So, it will be the Devils for round two. I don't know if there was a good news/bad news scenario, considering the way Lundqvist and the Rangers have played, so . . . it's acceptable news, I guess? "I am afraid of Martin Brodeur" is the extent of my analysis so far.

Well, that, and I know I don't want Murray to try reconfigured lines to "spread the offence." The offence is spread and the chemistry is set; let's go with that to start and see how it works.

Oh, there's also this little matter:

Sportsnet.ca -- Ottawa Senators goaltender Ray Emery left Monday's practice early, after blocking a shot from a teammate.

After practice, both Emery and head coach Bryan Murray downplayed the incident, although the netminder smashed his stick over the goalpost in frustration at one point during practice.

When addressing the media afterwards, Emery said he was not injured and plans to be in net for Game 1 against New Jersey.

Yeah, that's not funny. In fact, I might cry. Please, please, PLEASE let him be okay.

Okay, I'm off to remind myself how to breathe. Summation of thoughts from round one tomorrow, after the Canucks decide whether or not they want to rely on Luongo for goaltending and offence for the third straight game.