Monthly Archives: April 2023

A day of reckoning in Newark as Devils come off second straight home embarrassment

Posted on April 21, 2023 by hasan4978

Amazing how a couple of games can change your perspective on things…to think, I felt before the series that the nightmare scenario would be losing in 6 or 7 games. Against the Rangers, any loss would feel catastrophic but after … Continue reading →

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First Round: Showtime as Kane, Kreider lead Rangers to 5-1 win to take Game Two over frustrated Devils, lead series 2-0

Posted on April 21, 2023 by Derek

It was Showtime at The Prudential Center in Newark. On Thursday night, Patrick Kane reminded people why he was acquired. The 34-year old American star had an impact in the Rangers’ 5-1 win over the Devils to take Game Two … Continue reading →

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Devils make lineup changes for Game Two

Posted on April 20, 2023 by Derek

Tonight, it’s Game Two of the Battle of Hudson at The Prudential Center in Newark. Unlike Tuesday, the start time is 7:30 EST. The Rangers lead the best of seven first round series, one game to none. They thoroughly outplayed … Continue reading →

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Rangers take Game One with a strong effort to bedevil Devils 5-1, lead series 1-0

Posted on April 19, 2023 by Derek

Tonight, the Rangers taught the Devils a playoff lesson. Ready from the beginning of this seventh installment of the Battle of Hudson, they skated, scored, checked diligently, and got better goaltending to take Game One over the Devils, 5-1 before … Continue reading →

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Devils not ready for prime time in Game 1

Posted on April 18, 2023 by hasan4978

I said before this series that Derek would likely handle most of the nuts and bolts analysis while I chime in here and there with my own thoughts, but really there wasn’t a whole lot to analyze about Game 1 … Continue reading →

Posted in Devils | Tagged Akira Schmid, Cam Ward, Igor Shesterkin, Martin Gerber, Ryan Lindgren, Vitek Vanecek, Vladimir Tarasenko | 1 Comment

Great rivalry enters a new chapter

Posted on April 18, 2023 by Derek

Whatever side you’re on, there’s nothing better than when both the Rangers and Devils are good at the same time. Finally, that’s the case as we enter night two of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs. There have been times during … Continue reading →

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First Round Series Preview: Rangers and Devils ready for Battle of Hudson, classic rivalry returns to postseason

Posted on April 17, 2023 by Derek

The dream match-up is finally here. Indeed, when they drop the puck for Game One on Tuesday in Newark, it’ll be the Rangers and Devils doing battle in an exciting first round series. For the first time in eleven years, … Continue reading →

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Stanley Cup Playoffs: First Round Picks and Beyond

Posted on April 17, 2023 by Derek

Tonight, it finally gets rolling. After a long 82-game schedule, the best time of year is finally here. The Stanley Cup Playoffs begin with four games on Monday. The first round gets going later. It’ll start off with the defensive … Continue reading →

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Playoff schedules are finally out…Isles start Monday, Rangers-Devils on Tuesday

Posted on April 14, 2023 by hasan4978

At first glance, doesn’t seem like anything out of the ordinary for the East series at least, including no back-to-backs. If I’m surprised at anything it’s that they chose to have Rangers-Devils on the same night as Lightning-Leafs, clearly the … Continue reading →

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Zibanejad deservingly wins Rangers Team MVP

Posted on April 14, 2023 by Derek

Over a year ago, Mika Zibanejad signed a contract extension that would pay him $8.5 million through 2030. At the time, he could’ve waited until the Rangers played a full 21-22 season. One in which he set career highs in … Continue reading →

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Monthly Archives: April 2023

A day of reckoning in Newark as Devils come off second straight home embarrassment

First Round: Showtime as Kane, Kreider lead Rangers to 5-1 win to take Game Two over frustrated Devils, lead series 2-0

Devils make lineup changes for Game Two

Rangers take Game One with a strong effort to bedevil Devils 5-1, lead series 1-0

Devils not ready for prime time in Game 1

Great rivalry enters a new chapter

First Round Series Preview: Rangers and Devils ready for Battle of Hudson, classic rivalry returns to postseason

Stanley Cup Playoffs: First Round Picks and Beyond

Playoff schedules are finally out…Isles start Monday, Rangers-Devils on Tuesday

Zibanejad deservingly wins Rangers Team MVP

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