Devils At The Crossroads: Brodeur Needs To Stay Healthy And Sharp

The problem with being a "surprise team" in the National Hockey League is that the surprise eventually wears off and the club still is expected to win.

That's precisely the Devils dilemma as The Rock's own team confronts the second half of the season, starting with a home match against Buffalo on Tuesday night.

Only a very precious few prognosticators would have forecast last October that New Jersey would be leading the Atlantic Division at this point in time.