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NEWARK, N.J. - With less than half the season to go, the New Jersey Devils are in danger of missing the playoffs for the third straight year and for the fourth time in five.Coming out of the all-star break, the teams chances dont look good. New Jersey (17-22-8) is in 14th place in the Eastern Conference, 15 points out of a wildcard spot with 35 games to play. It has to jump over six teams in less than three months.There are positives. The Devils will play 21 of 35 games at the Prudential Center, starting Wednesday night against the Toronto Maple Leafs. The team (5-5-1) also seems to be playing better since general manger and president Lou Lamoriello, and assistant coaches Adam Oates and Scott Stevens took over for the fired Pete DeBoer in late December.Weve got to build off what we did before the break, said goaltender Cory Schneider, who has a .920 save percentage. I think it comes down to consistency, night in, night out. ... We have played against good teams and beat good teams, and we have also shown if we dont come ready to play teams will make us look really bad.The Devils record (17-22-8) is not good although the team has had several injuries. Captain Bryce Salvador, forwards Mike Cammalleri (a team-high 15 goals), Patrik Elias and Martin Havlat all missed at least 10 games.Centre Adam Henrique, who has a team-high 26 points, said the only thing the Devils can do now is focus on the next game and not the big picture.If you look at it and say Geez, thats a big mountain to climb I think its a little worse that way, he said. We had a good trip before the break and the guys are back, fresh and excited. We just have to chip away at it slowly.Defenceman Andy Greene said the changes instituted by the new triumvirate are working. While he would not point out a specific change, he said the players are just trying to be smarter on the ice, not get caught out of position late in shifts and play more cohesive hockey as five-man units.We have to string some wins together and get ourselves into the conversation, Greene said. There is a pride factor and you have to play for the guy next to you.Veteran Scott Gomez, who didnt get a contract coming out of training camp but has since signed and played 23 games, likes this team. He thinks they play hard every night.You can look at the points and say how thats it, Gomez said. Im telling you, well make it interesting. The winning attitude is definitely in here.Lamoriello said the all-star break might have come at the wrong time for the Devils, who won two of three games on the West Coast.We cant worry about anybody other than ourselves, Lamoriello said. Kyle McGowin Nationals Jersey . -- Josh MacDonalds second goal of the game kept his team alive as the Peterborough Petes edged the host Kingston Frontencas 6-5 in overtime on Friday in Ontario Hockey League playoff action. Jonny Venters Jersey .C. -- LeBron James called comments on an audio recording of a man identified as Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling "appalling" and said hes not sure if he would suit up for the remainder of the NBA playoffs if he played for the Clippers. https://www.cheapnationals.com/1507r-car...-nationals.html. Crawford hit his slam off Pirates starter Edinson Volquez to give San Francisco a four run lead in the fourth and they never looked back. Brandon Belt had three runs batted in as well. Bumgarner pitched all nine innings and allowed just four hits. Koda Glover Jersey . Austin does not believe the game-time temperature is going to be an advantage for either side heading into the Grey Cup. "We dont think about (the cold)," said Austin. "Im not even sure how you would determine an advantage. Javy Guerra Nationals Jersey . Gordon reportedly failed another drug test and is facing a one-year ban. Gordon led the NFL in yards receiving last season despite being suspended two games for violating the leagues substance-abuse policy.VANCOUVER - The B.C. Lions signed receiver Courtney Taylor and defensive tackle Eric Taylor to contract extensions Friday. Both players are under contract to the CFL club through next season. "Courtney and Eric are significant contributors on the field and respected leaders in the dressing room," Wally Buono, the Lions GM and vice-president of football operations, said in a statement. Courtney Taylor enters his third CFL sseason after registering 61 catches for 774 yards and five TDs last year.dddddddddddd Eric Taylor begins his fourth season with the Lions and had 35 tackles and five sacks in 2013. "Courtney and Eric are integral to the overall success of our club," Lions head coach Mike Benevides said. "Their talent and leadership are of vital importance and Im thrilled to have them sign extensions with the club." ' ' '