Zach Parise’s disappearing act following Saturday’s 3-0 loss to the Rangers was a rare occurrence for the Devils captain.
But Parise was back on speaking terms with the media yesterday and addressed his decision not to talk following Game 3, a loss that saw the Devils fall behind two games to one in this Battle of the Hudson.
“I probably would have said something that I’d regret,” Parise said. “I was upset about how the game went. I just wanted to get out of there . . . I don’t think that’s a bad thing.”
Parise hasn’t been able to put his mark on the series so far. Ryan McDonagh broke up a breakaway opportunity in Game 1, and he has just one assist and is minus-4 in the first three games.
But the 27-year-old, who will be a free agent this summer, still likes his team’s chances over the remainder of the series.
“We didn’t give them anything, really,” Parise said. “I’d much rather be getting chances and not scoring than not getting chances ... we have to take advantage.”
Parise’s teammates are still behind him, as well.
“He’s a grown man,” said Ilya Kovalchuk. “That’s his decision. He’s a great captain, and he’s our leader . . . I’m pretty sure you guys know him as a great human being and great leader and sportsman.
“He chose to do that, and we support him 100 percent.”
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