NEWARK, N.J. -- The last time the New York Rangers played in New Jersey, they established a 2-0 series lead and had many wondering if the upstart Devils weren't ready for the Stanley Cup playoffs spotlight.
But after Thursday night's Game 5 at Prudential Center, the Devils had a 4-0 win and a 3-2 series lead after their third straight victory, pushing their shell-shocked archrivals to the brink of elimination.
"A few too many times we've been in this situation," Rangers winger Chris Kreider said. "So win one hockey game at home.