The Post’s Mark Cannizzaro breaks down Game 1 of the 2023 Hudson River Rivalry playoff series by discussing what the Rangers did right in their 5-1 win over the Devils and how N.J. can bounce back in Thursday’s Game 2.
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16 Comments
I get that the Devils are young but that was sickening to watch. Rangers should probably win this series and are definitely more of a win-now team but hopefully Jersey makes it at least semi-interesting. A sweep where they are completely embarrassed could be a major setback in building a team that can truly contend.
Rangers looked great. Tarasenko was a helluva pickup!
Lets go Rangers
As a Ranger fan, I thought Jack Hughes was the best player on both sides last night. Not sure the Rangers really knocked him off anything. The kid can take over a game and may be the next closest thing to McDavid as far as skill carrying the puck. That said, the rest of the team wasn't overly impressive and if they think Hughes will carry them, they'll be out golfing in a few days. Vanicek will need to play on another level, because Igor has basically decided that pucks aren't getting past him. They got bullied last night.
This guy is a devil homer lol. We killed them last night.
Somebody made a great point before the game, and that's that the devils dont' have another gear. They've been playing at full gear for the season, hence their success, and I doubt they have another level of speed, because it that wasn't their issue in game one. The Rangers played a structured defensive game to slow them down. They could skate 100mph in transition, but if they don't get many odd man rushes, it doesn't matter.
Hard lesson on Tuesday, big test on Thursday. Lets Go Devils!
Devils played liked Passive Angels last night. Unacceptable
It was such an amazingly wonderful game!!! At that IGOR taunting….hahahaha!!!! Igor loves the attention, it made him even better! Thanks!
If the devils can’t get big saves from their goalies their fucked
IGOR IS GOD
The devils power play was put to sleep by the Rangers PK. Terrible analysis by this guy.
I’m not sure I understand the praise for Igor tonight. The Devils never really gave him anything that he didn’t CLEARLY see coming. During the regular season, the Devils had no problem whizzing pucks by Igor, so there’s that.
The only way the Rangers win the Cup is if Igor wins the Conn Smythe.
LOLOLOL experienced. I love all these chad ranger fans that forgot Rangers were the YOUNGEST AND LEAST experienced team in the playoffs last year and battled back from being down 3-1 to one of the most playoff experienced teams in the league. Absolutely love this false sense of security they think they have after 1 game.
The Devils only know how to play one way all year, and now they have to play another style in the playoff. And I don't know if they can play another style; it showed last night.
The Rangers played a different game and excelled. I guess, that is playoff hockey that they learned last year.
And, please someone introduce Hughes to the ice or board?