In a series full of swings — one where things looked pretty dicey for the Devils after Game 2 — New Jersey eventually dominated the New York Rangers on home ice in Game 7 with a decisive 4-0 victory.
As much as Jacob Trouba’s thunderous hit thudded through the third period, possibly forcing Timo Meier to the sidelines, it was an incredible all-around performance by the Devils.
Early on, New Jersey looked very much like a team that missed the playoffs the previous four years and made it to the postseason only once since 2012-13.