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The Rangers-Devils rivalry is a geographic and competitive ice hockey rivalry in the National Hockey League between the New York Rangers and the New Jersey Devils. The tension is largely driven by the close proximity of the two franchises, separated only by the Hudson River, and their shared placement in the league's Metropolitan Division. The rivalry peaked in intensity during the 1994 Eastern Conference Finals, which featured a memorable double-overtime game won by the Rangers. It remains a premier matchup for hockey fans in the New York metropolitan area.
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Which teams are involved in the Rangers-Devils rivalry?
The rivalry is between the New York Rangers and the New Jersey Devils. The teams are separated by the Hudson River and play in the NHL's Metropolitan Division.
What was the result of the 1994 Rangers-Devils playoff series?
The Rangers defeated the Devils 4-3 in the 1994 Eastern Conference Finals. New York then went on to win the Stanley Cup that spring.
Which arenas host the Rangers-Devils rivalry?
The Rangers play at Madison Square Garden in Manhattan, while the Devils play at Prudential Center in Newark. The short trip between the two arenas helps make this an unusually direct NHL rivalry.
What happened when the Rangers and Devils met in the 1997 playoffs?
The Rangers won the 1997 Eastern Conference Semifinals 4-1. That series followed the clubs' memorable seven-game conference-final battle three years earlier.
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