I think one of the reasons a Devils-Flyers rivalry never really developed for fans is that they both play defensive hockey.

And when you say disciplined, you're talking about boring defensive hockey.

A "grinder" refers specifically to a style of defensive hockey which is within the rules of the game.

"Playoff time, there's always more concentration on defensive hockey," center Michael Nylander said.

I've decided, after learning the hard way, that if you don't play good defensive hockey in our division, you won't win.

Detroit came calling again for the 1984-85 season and Trader responded, played great defensive hockey and posting 10 points in 40 games.

"You can't play defensive hockey when you're down by one," said Vernon, who kept the Canadiens that way.

"We're playing tremendous defensive hockey right now, maybe even too defensive," Thomas said.

"This was an awesome display of simple defensive hockey," Flaherty said.

He came to a good team that plays a tough defensive hockey.