Initial bragging rights go to the New York Rangers.
New York defeated the rival New Jersey Devils 5-1 in Tuesday's Game 1 of their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series at Prudential Center. Vladimir Tarasenko, Ryan Lindgren, Filip Chytil and Chris Kreider—who scored twice and became the Rangers' all-time leader in playoff goals—scored, but goaltender Igor Shesterkin stole the show.
Shesterkin saved every shot he faced except for a late penalty shot from Jack Hughes.
He also earned plenty of praise on social media:
Art Stapleton @art_stapletonPlayoff Igor has arrived in Newark.
B/R Open Ice @BR_OpenIceThis angle of the Shesterkin pass ud83dude31 <a href="https://t.