New Jersey Devils (M2) vs New York Rangers (M3) | Series Tied 3-3

[Machinehead]

I think that's the issue for NYR. You put Fox on Jack and then that Tatar-Nico-Mercer line opens up which has arguably been our most consistent line in the second half. Timo might eventually settle on that line come playoffs. They might legit put Meier on line 3 to start the playoffs which is f***ing absurd.

I'll have to take my chances. Every opponent in the East is good.

You don't beat yourself by not playing your best.

 

[FloridasDevil]

Reserved

Deferred

 

[SeanMoneyHands]

Experience is overrated and Kane sucks 5 on 5. Devils need to stay out of the box.

The deeper teams go in the playoffs, the more valuable experience is. Hence why we almost always see a non-experienced team get beat handedly in the cup finals by a team that was just recently in the finals.

 

[Oneiro]

I honestly don't understand why Devils and Isles fans don't hate each other more than we do. Just because we both hate the Rangers doesn't mean we shouldn't hate each other.

For all of Lou's mistakes in the later days, it will always be hard to root against the principles of why he was great. Plus, Isles fans have been through a lot they didn't ask for.

 

[MasterofGrond]

The deeper teams go in the playoffs, the more valuable experience is. Hence why we almost never see a non-experienced team get beat handedly in the cup finals by a team that was just recently in the finals.

Thank god this is the first round then

 

[ZachaFlockaFlame]

I'll have to take my chances. Every opponent in the East is good.

You don't beat yourself by not playing your best.

Fair enough. For what it's worth, Miller when he was playing at his best this season could probably be effective with Jack but the last month and a half he's been a shell of himself. Story of that guy's career.

 

[SeanAveryTheGreatOne]

I don't feel like he's really been that great since the trade. What are his numbers with the Rangers?

I think it'll go 7 games. I'm undecided on who wins at the moment

He's injured and a non-factor IMO. I don't know why he was playing to close out the regular season.

 

[DerekDevils30]

Haula will be a big X factor for the Devils. He’s been red hot down the stretch after not being able to buy a goal.

 

[ZachaFlockaFlame]

The deeper teams go in the playoffs, the more valuable experience is. Hence why we almost always see a non-experienced team get beat handedly in the cup finals by a team that was just recently in the finals.

That series could be the Bruins v Devils in the ECF, Devils could have a carbon copy run/season this year like our first round opponent had last year.

 

[SladeWilson23]

Well anyways my stomach is sick already.

 

[ZachaFlockaFlame]

Haula will be a big X factor for the Devils. He’s been red hot down the stretch after not being able to buy a goal.

THE STRAW!

 

[BTP]

Rangers in 5 or 6. Devils were a lotto team last year. They have some learning to do in the playoffs before they start seeing success.

 

[Machinehead]

Fair enough. For what it's worth, Miller when he was playing at his best this season could probably be effective with Jack but the last month and a half he's been a shell of himself. Story of that guy's career.

He and Trouba just aren't a good pair together. Never were.

Miller is an athletic marvel and Trouba throws massive hits so they can basically be as bad as they want and pass the eye test.

 

[JRull86]

This is going to be a war of a series, can't wait.

 

[TrufleShufle]

Wanted Devils in 5, misclicked, your welcome, Rags.

 

[ZachaFlockaFlame]

He and Trouba just aren't a good pair together. Never were.

Miller is an athletic marvel and Trouba throws massive hits so they can basically be as bad as they want and pass the eye test.

Which is why I don't get why Rangers fans say their defense is better than NJ's but hey to each their own lol

 

[SeanMoneyHands]

That series could be the Bruins v Devils in the ECF, Devils could have a carbon copy run/season this year like our first round opponent had last year.

I want to see the Devils flourish in the playoffs but nobody has seen this Devils core in the playoffs yet. They will be nervous in game 1, they need to get their nerves in check because this Rangers team is hungry and their run from last year I'm sure is still in their players memory. If NJ beat the Rangers then a Boston vs NJ matchup would be great to see.

 

[MikeFolignosHelmet]

Rags in 7. The travel will be brutal for both teams

 

[Taluss]

Not the matchup I wanted ffs

 

[ZachaFlockaFlame]

I want to see the Devils flourish in the playoffs but nobody has seen this Devils core in the playoffs yet. They will be nervous in game 1, they need to get their nerves in check because this Rangers team is hungry and their run from last year I'm sure is still in their players memory. If NJ beat the Rangers then a Boston vs NJ matchup would be great to see.

This entire thing could've been said about the Rangers v Pens series last year, lol. Just find it funny that the Rangers fans in here are taking us more seriously than the netural observers but it's nothing new for NJD.

 

[Emperoreddy]

How the refs call this series will be key. Tightly called series favors the Rangers. Refs swallow the whistles and that favors the Devils

 

[mandiblesofdoom]

Which is why I don't get why Rangers fans say their defense is better than NJ's but hey to each their own lol

A lot of fans believe what the man on the TV says. Our Machinehead here is an exception.

 

[DialUp]

My emotions say the Rangers have no chance and the Devils will score about 7 or 8 a period even on prime Hasek. But reality is it shouldn't be lopsided.

 

[Machinehead]

Which is why I don't get why Rangers fans say their defense is better than NJ's but hey to each their own lol

Literally just because Fox is Jesus on skates and I can kind of see that.

The other five vs the Devils #2-#6 isn't close.

 

[Xirik]

Rangers in 5 or 6. Devils were a lotto team last year. They have some learning to do in the playoffs before they start seeing success.

Don't really get the whole "Learning to do" comment people make.

The Devils have been the best comeback team this season, They don't easily give up so it isn't like they are a mentally soft young team.