The Rangers head over to Newark today to take on the Devils in a game that will determine who gets the #4 seed. Boston's loss today cemented the Rangers-Devils first round matchup. If the Rangers win in regulation today, they get home ice in the first round. Giving the Devils a point gives them home ice since they have the tiebreaker (# of wins).How important is today's game? It depends. The Rangers have a pretty good fan section in New Jersey to support them. However, starting a playoff series in your own building provides a good adrenaline rush and excitement. Honestly, I think the Rangers can win the series if they start it in the Rock or the Garden.
Expect more boring hockey tomorrow and over the next couple weeks. The Rangers and Devils both play low offense, smothering defense hockey, so we could see a lot of 2-1's and 3-2's. Keep some energy drinks at the ready, or if the Rangers are losing, some booze.
It's that time of year again...seems like just yesterday I was watching them come back to beat Florida 5-2 on opening night. Hopefully I'll get to see most of this game. I'll be out of town again until a little after the 3pm start time. Let's beat the Devils in 60 minutes and make them come to the Garden for Game 1.
Let's Go Rangers!
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