Ryan Clowe -- New Jersey’s big free agent acquisition this offseason -- made his presence felt in his first game with the Devils by engaging in a good tilt with Pittsburgh’s Tanner Glass late in the opening period of Thursday’s game:
Frustrations were high for the Devils as Pittsburgh dominated proceedings. Goals from Chuck Kobasew and Sidney Crosby gave the Pens a 2-0 lead just 12 minutes into the game, and Pittsburgh out-shot New Jersey 12-6 in the first frame.