The New York Rangers took a commanding 2-0 series lead over their rivals, the New Jersey Devils, in the first round of the NHL Playoffs. In both games, the Rangers dominated the Devils with a final score of 5-1. Chris Kreider was instrumental in both victories, scoring two power-play goals in the second period of game two to put the Rangers ahead. (Lohud)
With the series now shifting to New York, the Rangers have created a raucous atmosphere at Madison Square Garden that could put them in a favorable position to advance to the next round. The Devils may want to start paying attention to Kreider, who is the Rangers’ all-time leading postseason scorer. (USA Today)
In other news, the Rangers’ upcoming game against the Oakland Athletics is predicted to be a close matchup. Today’s free MLB betting picks and predictions give the slight edge to the Rangers. (RotoBaller)
Off the ice, the Texas Rangers made a surprising move by not including outfielder Michael Jankowski on their roster for the 2023 regular season. Fans can keep up to date with the team’s latest news and updates through the Texas Rangers 2023 Moves Tracker. (Sports Illustrated)
Overall, the New York Rangers have been the dominant team in the series against the New Jersey Devils, and with home-ice advantage in the next two games, it seems highly likely that they will advance to the next round.
