Longley says some of Peter DeBoer's (2nd L) success in New Jersey can be attributed in part to some of the nice long runs he had through the OHL playoffs. (REUTERS)

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As much as a team that put up 102 regular-season points can be a surprise, the New Jersey Devils have turned some heads during the playoffs.
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May 6 ... Simmons: All but over for Philly

Apr 30 ... The van Riemsdyk trade that wasn't

Apr 29 ... Briere awakens sleepy Flyers

Apr 29 ... Semin back in Hunter's doghouse

Apr 24 ... Flyers could get Meszaros back

Apr 22 ... Giroux makes statement for Flyers

Apr 20 ... Bryzgalov not as sharp as Fleury

Apr 20 ... Flyers will start Bryzgalov

Apr 19 ... Flyers still searching for saviour in goal

Apr 17 ... Jagr takes shot at Crosby

Apr 17 ... Crosby has 'no regrets' about Game 3

Apr 16 ... Flyers, fans lovin' that playoff passion

Apr 15 ... Sid 'public enemy No. 1' in Philly

Apr 13 ... Flyers won't change a thing

Apr 12 ... NHL unhappy with 'missed' offside call

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