The Devils insisted their lack of postseason experience wasn’t going to be a factor in this series, but the more playoff-experienced team looked sharper, more confident and more organized.
So what if the Rangers entered this first-round playoff series against the Devils with a cumulative 852 games of playoff experience, well more than their less-seasoned, cross-Hudson rivals?
Rangers left wing Chris Kreider celebrates his second goal of the game with teammates during the third period.Want to catch a game? The Rangers schedule with links to buy tickets can be found here. The Rangers looked more sound and more comfortable in the big moment from the opening faceoff Tuesday night.Halfway into it they were leading 2-0 and had outshot the Devils 7-1.
Rangers defenders seemed to have their bodies in every passing lane, blocking shot after shot and tipping away pass after pass.“The playoff experience helps a lot, because you know what to expect,’’ Rangers winger Kaapo Kakko said before the game.USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Con
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