Rangers vs. Devils: Stanley Cup Playoffs first round preview

Update: 2023-04-16

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Arthur and Vally break down the first round playoff matchup between the Rangers and Devils and discuss what will be the main factor if the Rangers win the series, what will have gone wrong if the Rangers lose the series, what the Blueshirts’ power play will need to do to be successful, the X factor for each team, and more.

Plus, to close things out, Producer Chris joins the show and the guys make their predictions for the Battle of the Hudson, as well as the rest of the first round matchups around the league.

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