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Murphy ready for Devils visit
Belfast Giants Netminder Stephen Murphy says him and his teammates are not changing their normal weekly preparations for Saturday's clash with the Devils just because the game is doubling up as a Challenge Cup Semi Final game and the an Elite League game. Despite losing the first leg last Wednesday in Cardiff, Murphy believes the Giants are feeling good about their situation.
"Being down 2-1 after the first leg of the semi final is fine for us. We know this game is for league points as well, so it doesn't change our game plan. We don't have to change the way we prepare because we know we just have to win the game and see where the scoreline ends up. If we were down 2 or 3 goals going into the second leg, we would be more focused on the scoreboard and the time but this is just another big game we have to win and then we will see what happens."
Murphy faced 32 shots on goal against the Devils last week, while his counterpart in the Devils net, former Giant Stevie Lyle was the busier of the two goaltenders, facing 43 shots from the Giants. Murphy can't see it being as busy of a night for either netminder this Saturday.
"Cardiff is a much smaller ice surface, so it seems like anything from the blueline in is a good shot. It is a very tough building to play in and they play a brand of hockey that suits their home rink. Hopefully our skilled guys can use the bigger ice in Belfast to our advantage."
With this game counting towards the league and the Challenge Cup, there has been much debate on potential situations that could arise in the dying minutes of the game. If the Giants tie the game in regulation and win in overtime or a shootout, they do not advance to the Challenge Cup Final, but would still collect the vital 2 points in the league standings. So what does Murphy think would happen if they were tied going into the final minute of the game, would he be pulled for the extra attacker?
"I can't answer for us, I will leave that one up to the coach. I just hope it doesn't come to that."
The Stena Line Belfast Giants take on the Cardiff Devils on Saturday, February 4th at 7pm. Tickets are available from the Odyssey Box Office in person or by calling (028) 9073 9074.
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