Devils Vs Flyers - Game Review

It was certainly a remembrance day to remember down in the BBT in Sunday night! The Red Army saw the home debut of new NHL signing Paul Bissonnette, as well as the return of the guy everyone (on the opposition we assume ?)  loves to hate, Devin Didiomete. The Flyers were in town and the 4-0 was a score the Welsh side could be proud of!

With Max Birbraer still serving his ban, and selling 50/50 tickets round the rink, and Hill and Marsh both absent from the bench due to international duty and injury, it was clear to say that the Devils were missing some key players from their line up; it certainly didn't stop them though. Determined to prove their point and show that they were still a force to be reckoned with, they came out quickly. The Devils' own genius Luke Piggot put the Devils on the board with a fantastic one-timer, taking advantage of a Davies' rebound. The Devils quickly extended their lead, after Brit Ben Davies scored, taking advantage while Fife's Horne was in the box for tripping.

Chris Blight rounded off the period with the Devils third of the night, tipping the puck past Pitton after coach Gerard Adams took a shot from the point, giving the home side a 3-0 lead going into the second.

No goals for either side during the second but we did see plenty of penalties. The first of the five 2 minute minors went to our own Devin Didiomete - but what would a Cardiff game be without Deeds keeping his seat warm in the box, eh? Fife served a couple of minors, as well as Ben Davies, before Deeds rounded the period off with an interference minor that was carried through into the third. Cardiff started the third on the penalty kill, but were untroubled for most the disadvantage. The Red Army saw a couple more penalties, including Didiomete earning himself a double minor for roughing and x-checking, before Paul Bissonnette, who received a standing ovation from the Cardiff fans before the game started, added his third goal in as many games (which increase his points total to 5 in 3 games, after earning an assist earlier in the game), giving the Devils a four goal lead with his shorthanded wonder shot.

Despite all attempts Fife could not get back in the game, and those all-important league points were awarded to the Welsh side.

After playing just the one game this week, the Cardiff Devils travel up to Scotland to face the Dundee Stars on Saturday, before returning home to face Adam Keefe and his Belfast Giants on Sunday. Both are games that no one wants to miss so even if you can't get down to the games, follow along at Match Night Live on The Inferno. Let's go Devils!

Devils 4 - 0 Flyers Final