Running Hot When It’s Cold
We’re not even at the three-quarter pole of the season, and I’m getting more than seasonally affected by the Atlantic Division. The Devils squeezed out a nice win last night, showing up to play after giving up the first goal (usually not a good sign) and after allowing the tying goal in the third period. With the Flyers chronically slumping, the Penguins are choosing strategic games to lose, and a little bit of hope and faith, the Devils are indeed the Big Men on Mulberry Street. A point behind DaBurgh with a game in hand? Worth the $115 admission to the next game. A handful of points behind recently downed Ottawa? The price of a flight to Ontario on AirCanada (known in my household as “Air Can’t Aid Ya”). Smelling springtime hockey when long underwear is in style? Priceless feeling on a cold winter’s night.