For so long, Rangers-Devils dates were worth circling the calendar. That was true even through all those years when the Blueshirts were a drag and New Jersey’s team hoisted the Stanley Cup three times in nine seasons.
But not now. Not with the Devils circling the drain before the end of the season’s second month, even with marquee names dotting the roster. Of course, not one is living up to his billing and that would go most specifically for Taylor Hall and P.K. Subban.
It was 4-0 for the Rangers in Newark on Saturday afternoon, with the Blueshirts extending their point-streak to five games (4-0-1) while extending their longer run to a mighty impressive 10-4-2 over their past 16 matches.