Rangers Try For 2-0 Series Lead Against Devils
For the third straight series, the New York Rangers are basking in the glow of a 1-0 lead earned in the confines of "The World's Most Famous Arena."
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For the third straight series, the New York Rangers are basking in the glow of a 1-0 lead earned in the confines of "The World's Most Famous Arena."
Fans who root for the Jets and Islanders won't admit it, but the big games this year certainly have to give them a moment of pause, a time to reflect and ask themselves: What did I do to deserve this?
Perhaps it was an innocent comment. But Devils goalie Martin Brodeur planted the head-hunting seed after Game 1.
In an effort to maintain home-ice advantage, the Devils launched a campaign to keep tickets to the Rock out of the hands of Rangers fans.
Henrik Lundqvist is finally ready to step out of Martin Brodeur's shadow, and can do so by defeating the Devils on the path to the Stanley Cup Finals.
If the Devils are going to have any chance against the Rangers, they need to do more than find a way to beat Henrik Lundqvist.
After 14 games and two nail-biting playoff series wins, the New York Rangers insist they have plenty left to make a run at the Stanley Cup. If any proof was needed, Henrik Lundqvist provided it with a shutout victory over the well-rested New Jersey Devils on Monday.
The goaltending matchup between the ageless wonder, Martin Brodeur and the King, Henrik Lundqvist will easily be one of the most talked about storylines throughout the Eastern Conference Finals.
Sure, the boroughs are abuzz with hockey fever. But New Jersey goalie Martin Brodeur is more concerned with the scene across the Hudson.
The Devils are back in the conference finals, and for the second time in club history their opponent for the Prince of Wales Trophy (and more importantly a trip to the Stanley Cup Finals) will be the rival Rangers.
Monday night marks the beginning of the Eastern Conference finals - Boomer's Blueshirts will welcome the New Jersey Devils to town to get things started.
The 'Hudson River Rivalry' resumes on Monday as the Rangers and Devils will begin Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals.
Bryce Salvador is finding his scoring touch as the Devils prepare to face the Rangers in the Eastern Conference Finals.
The Devils played the waiting game but are now ready to face the Rangers in the Eastern Conference Finals.
The Rangers might be getting most of the press in New York, but the team across the Hudson is already in and preparing for the next round.
