As we continue to wait for the start of the 2012 Eastern Conference Finals between the Devils and...someone, I decided to take my ten favorite Devils moments from their six previous Conference Finals appearances and put together the 18th edition of the DGA Top 10 Video Special.
#10 - "Have another doughnut"
The Devils were in the midst of their first ever playoff appearance in the spring of 1988. After barely making the playoffs on the regular season's final day, the Devils won two rounds and found themselves in the Conference Finals against the Boston Bruins. Game 3 didn't go so well for the Devils, but this is still one of the most memorable moments in franchise history, courtesy of Jim Schoenfeld.
#9 - "We're the DEVILS!!!"
This moment didn't occur on the ice, but it's a famous moment nonetheless. During the 1994 Conference Finals, Seinfeld featured Elaine's boyfriend David Puddy decked out in Devils gear, and he properly ticked off his Ranger fan friends.
#8 - Claude Lemieux's 43728th goal of the series
Well, I exaggerated a bit, but Claude Lemieux had arguably the best single playoff season of any Devil in history. With the Devils and Flyers tied in the series and Game 5 late in the third period, Lemieux beat Ron Hextall five-hole. A Devil beat a Flyers goalie five-hole...I guess some things never change.
#10 - "Have another doughnut"
The Devils were in the midst of their first ever playoff appearance in the spring of 1988. After barely making the playoffs on the regular season's final day, the Devils won two rounds and found themselves in the Conference Finals against the Boston Bruins. Game 3 didn't go so well for the Devils, but this is still one of the most memorable moments in franchise history, courtesy of Jim Schoenfeld.
#9 - "We're the DEVILS!!!"
This moment didn't occur on the ice, but it's a famous moment nonetheless. During the 1994 Conference Finals, Seinfeld featured Elaine's boyfriend David Puddy decked out in Devils gear, and he properly ticked off his Ranger fan friends.
#8 - Claude Lemieux's 43728th goal of the series
Well, I exaggerated a bit, but Claude Lemieux had arguably the best single playoff season of any Devil in history. With the Devils and Flyers tied in the series and Game 5 late in the third period, Lemieux beat Ron Hextall five-hole. A Devil beat a Flyers goalie five-hole...I guess some things never change.
