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The Devils-Rangers rivalry is a National Hockey League rivalry between the New Jersey Devils and New York Rangers, two teams separated by roughly ten miles. It is best known for the 1994 Eastern Conference Finals, when Rangers winger Stéphane Matteau scored a series-winning goal in double overtime of Game 7 at Madison Square Garden. The Rangers went on to win the Stanley Cup that postseason for the first time since 1940. The two clubs have met in multiple subsequent playoff series.
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Why is the Devils-Rangers rivalry often called the Hudson River Rivalry?
The rivalry is named for the geographic proximity of the two teams, as Madison Square Garden in Manhattan and the Prudential Center in Newark sit on opposite sides of the Hudson River. This physical closeness has fostered intense, localized fanbases that frequently clash at games.
What made the 1994 Eastern Conference Finals so historically significant?
The 1994 Eastern Conference Finals is one of the most famous playoff series in NHL history, featuring a legendary Game 6 guarantee and hat trick by New York's Mark Messier. The Rangers ultimately won the series in a thrilling double-overtime Game 7.
How many times have the Devils and Rangers met in the NHL playoffs?
As of the mid-2020s, the two franchises have faced each other in the playoffs six times. The series wins have historically bounced back and forth, with both teams securing multiple Game 7 victories over the decades.
Who scored the iconic Stanley Cup-clinching goal for the Devils against the Rangers?
The Devils actually eliminated the Rangers on their way to their own Stanley Cup victories, most notably in the 2006 and 2024 playoffs. However, the defining moment of the rivalry remains Stephane Matteau's 1994 double-overtime goal that sent the Rangers to the Stanley Cup Final.
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