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The final playoff spot in Eastern Conference could come down to Devils vs. Rangers

Fansided | August 1, 2025

Related Topics: Metropolitan Division, Eastern Conference

Last season, the Metropolitan Division only had three playoff spots, with the Atlantic Division taking both Wild Card spots. With teams in the Atlantic Division putting together decent offseasons, the Devils path to the Stanley Cup Playoffs might go through their Hudson River Rival.

New Jersey Devils left wing Jesper Bratt (63) scores a goal on New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin (31). Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-Imagn Images
New Jersey Devils left wing Jesper Bratt (63) scores a goal on New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin (31). Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-Imagn Images | Ed Mulholland-Imagn Images

The New Jersey Devils are coming off a ho-hum season in 2024-25. They did make the Stanley Cup Playoffs, which was an important goal, but they were pretty easily beaten by the Carolina Hurricanes in five games.

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