The Rangers and Devils are destined to reignite all the best parts of a true rivalry in this first-round playoff series.
It’s been some time since both clubs were considered legitimate postseason contenders: Their last playoff meeting came in the conference finals 11 years ago.
“This is a rivalry that hasn’t been crazy, I guess, since I’ve been here,” Rangers captain Jacob Trouba said. “It’s going to be my first taste of some good rivalry hockey with Jersey. It’ll be exciting for the fans, exciting for the players, and I think it’ll be a good matchup.” For the Devils, it will be about stepping out from the skyscraper-sized shadow that’s been cast from Manhattan.And the best part? If the Islanders upset the Hurricanes, the winner of Rangers-Devils will spend some time on Long Island for the second round.We give credit where credit is due here.
Vanecek ended up starting in 48 of the Devils’ 82 games, posting career bests in save percentage and goals-against average .
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