After dispensing of the Islanders 6 to 1, the Devils took a step back from the grind and went snowboarding in Davos Switzerland. Rested and refreshed they returned to the ice for a practice Thursday. They were getting ready for a show down with the Rangers Friday night in Jersey.
There was a new face at practice Thursday, a face that pumped everyone up. Scott Stevens injured a month ago was cleared to play and will suit up for the Ranger game. Stevens may have lost a step over the years and can't catch 22 year old snipers like he used to, but he is the Devils most physical defencemen, their biggest hitter and a fierce warrior that plays his best hockey when it matters most.
Last week Gomez returned and he lit up the Islanders with Elias as his trigger man. Now with with Stevens set to play , the Devils have to be feeling pretty good.