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Game 1 recap: Isles lose to Devils, 2-1

Tim Sestito of the New Jersey Devils plays

Photo credit: Jim McIsaac

With a little time to reflect and review, here are some thoughts on the Isles’ 2-1 loss to the Devils in Saturday’s opener: -- I still say there was more to like than dislike last night. The first period was brutal, but the Isles dictated most of the play in the second and third periods. The Devils are the Devils, as they seemingly always will be -- consistent, relatively passive and able to pounce...

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