The rats won't be available for purchase at the arena, but the Panthers are no doubt hoping that the Devils are ducking flying rodents all night long as Florida makes its return to the playoffs a rather dramatic affair, with a game seven showdown with the New Jersey Devils.
To arrange for the flying rodent parade, the Panthers will have to do something that opposing teams have struggled with for many years, put pucks behind one of the NHL's legendary goaltenders, Martin Brodeur, a goaltender who thrives for moments such as this, where everything is on the line in a one game showdown.
The Devils battled back to regain their momentum in this playoff round, taking away a close out opportunity from the Panthers on Tuesday with an OT victory to force the showdown tonight.
Allowing the Devils off the hook may come back to haunt the Panthers, who at times have had this series in hand, only to crack open the door which the Devils more than gladly barged through.
The hockey at times hasn't been pretty, offensive prowess at times something alien to both squads, still, in a series which probably hasn't received as much attention as some of the other more high profile series, both teams are making for the kind of drama the NHL thrives on, the game seven finale.
A cautionary note for the Devils, disregard the local papers (and hide them from the Panthers) which are looking ahead to Round two, even before Round one is complete, offering up the tantalizing prospect of second round with the Flyers or Capitals, such is the kind of thing that finds it's way onto an opposing teams bulletin board.
In the end, a Game Seven showdown boils down to one theme.
One team wins, one team loses, one advances, the other will contemplate its plans for the next year, all that remains is to drop the puck and find out which team is which by the end of the night.
Game Seven -- New Jersey 3 at Florida 2 (2 OT)
THE DEVILS win the series 4 games to 3
Previews and Reviews
Post Game
Newark Star Ledger-- Devils: No time to rest after Adam Henrique scores winner in 2nd OT
Newark Star Ledger-- Devils defeat Florida Panthers 3-2 in double overtime of Game 7...
Newark Star Ledger-- Devils know they won't have it easy in next round against Flyers
Newark Star Ledger-- Devils vs. Philadelphia Flyers: A look ahead
NY Post-- Devils defeat Panthers in 2OT to win Game 7
NY Daily News-- NJ Devils' Adam Henrique scores winner in 3-2 double overtime ...
Miami Herald-- Florida Panthers' season ends in dramatic fashion to NJ Devils
Miami Herald-- Panthers so close to tasting Game 7 glory
Miami Herald-- Henrique stars for Devils in a 2OT thriller, 3-2
Miami Herald-- Recap: Florida vs. New Jersey
Miami Herald-- And We're Done: Devils wrap up Florida Panthers with 3-2 thriller in 2OT
National Post-- Devils in seventh heaven after OT win over Panthers
Globe and Mail-- Devils move on after edging Panthers in double OT
Pre Game
Newark Star Ledger-- Devils would face Philadelphia Flyers or Washington Capitals next
Newark Star Ledger-- Devils' Peter Harrold makes smooth transition from AHL to NHL playoffs
Newark Star Ledger-- Which Game 7 is your favourite of all time?
Newark Star Ledger-- Devils' Martin Brodeur set to play in his 10th career Game 7
Newark Star Ledger-- Fourth line continues to come up big
NY Post-- Zajac & Co. confident for Game 7
NY Post-- Devils goalie Brodeur realizes Game 7 could be his last
NY Daily News-- NJ Devils' Martin Brodeur is the greatest goaltender New York area has ever ...
NY Daily News-- NJ Devils draw 8:30 PM start time against Panthers
Miami Herald-- Florida Panthers ready for BankAtlantic Center's first Game 7
Miami Herald-- #FlaPanthers ready for Game 7 v #njDevils in the Glades
Miami Herald-- Panthers Game 7, NFL Draft, Heat among big events in South Florida Thursday
Globe and Mail-- Theodore gets call in net for Florida Panthers
Globe and Mail-- Martin Brodeur's last stand?
National Post-- Panthers poised to feed off their fans
Previous Items in this series
Game Six
Game Five
Game Four
Game Three
Game Two
Game One
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