It is hard to believe that it has been almost eight full years since the New York Rangers and Devils clashed during the 2012 Eastern Conference Finals. Following Adam Henrique’s game-winning goal, coming just over one minute into the first overtime of the sixth and final game of the series, the Hudson River rivalry has gone into a downward spiral.
After a long lull in meaningful games between the bitter rivals since their stadium series match-up in 2014, many thought there would be a rejuvenation after the two teams were slated to pick atop the 2019 NHL draft.