The Hudson River Rivalry is set to ink its next chapter into the history books tonight. After going five days without a game following Sunday’s dramatic comeback victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets, the Rangers are finally set to return to action in Newark tonight. The Prudential Center is the site for a rematch of first round action of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs with the Devils.
New York’s 2022-23 campaign ended on the very sheet of ice it will be skating on tonight. That series, one that saw the Blueshirts turn a 2-0 series lead into a 3-2 deficit before forcing and eventually losing a Game 7, is likely to be at the top of plenty of players and fans alike as these local rivals clash for the first time since last spring.