See photos of Rangers vs. Devils in first round of 2023 Stanley Cup playoffs

New Jersey Devils center Michael McLeod (20) reacts after scoring a goal past New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin during the second period of Game 7 of a Stanley Cup first-round playoff series Monday, May 1, 2023, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

New Jersey Devils left wing Tomas Tatar (90) reacts after scoring a goal against the New York Rangers during the second period of Game 7 of a Stanley Cup first-round playoff series Monday, May 1, 2023, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

May 1, 2023; Newark, New Jersey, USA; New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin (31) makes a save against the New Jersey Devils during the second period in Game 7 of the first round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

May 1, 2023; Newark, New Jersey, USA; New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin (31) makes a save on New Jersey Devils left wing Tomas Tatar (90) during the second period in Game 7 of the first round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports

May 1, 2023; Newark, New Jersey, USA; New Jersey Devils left wing Tomas Tatar (90) celebrates his goal against the New York Rangers during the second period in Game 7 of the first round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports

May 1, 2023; Newark, New Jersey, USA; New Jersey Devils center Nico Hischier (13) celebrates a goal by New Jersey Devils left wing Tomas Tatar (90) against the New York Rangers during the second period in Game 7 of the first round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports

May 1, 2023; Newark, New Jersey, USA; New Jersey Devils left wing Tomas Tatar (90) celebrates his goal against the New York Rangers during the second period in Game 7 of the first round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports

May 1, 2023; Newark, New Jersey, USA; New Jersey Devils left wing Tomas Tatar (90) celebrates his goal with teammates during the second period in Game 7 of the first round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the New York Rangers at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

May 1, 2023; Newark, New Jersey, USA; New Jersey Devils left wing Tomas Tatar (90) celebrates his goal against the New York Rangers during the second period in Game 7 of the first round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports

Apr 29, 2023; New York, New York, USA; New Jersey Devils center Curtis Lazar (42) celebrates his goal on the New York Rangers during the first period in Game 6 of the first round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Danny Wild-USA TODAY Sports

Apr 29, 2023; New York, New York, USA; New Jersey Devils center Curtis Lazar (42) celebrates his goal on the New York Rangers during the first period in Game 6 of the first round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Danny Wild-USA TODAY Sports

Apr 29, 2023; New York, New York, USA; New Jersey Devils center Curtis Lazar (42) celebrates his goal on the New York Rangers during the first period in Game 6 of the first round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Danny Wild-USA TODAY Sports

Apr 29, 2023; New York, New York, USA; New York Rangers goalie Igor Shesterkin (31) watches the replay of a goal against the New Jersey Devils in front of a No Quit in New York flag during the first period in game six of the first round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Danny Wild-USA TODAY Sports

Apr 29, 2023; New York, New York, USA; New York Rangers right wing Vladimir Tarasenko (91) scores a goal against the New York Rangers during the second period in Game 6 of the first round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Danny Wild-USA TODAY Sports

Apr 29, 2023; New York, New York, USA; New York Rangers center Barclay Goodrow (21, center) celebrates his goal against the New Jersey Devils during the third period in Game 6 of the first round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Danny Wild-USA TODAY Sports

Apr 29, 2023; New York, New York, USA; New Jersey Devils center Jack Hughes (86) passes the puck against the New York Rangers during the third period in Game 6 of the first round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Danny Wild-USA TODAY Sports

Apr 29, 2023; New York, New York, USA; New York Rangers defenseman Braden Schneider (4) celebrates his goal against the New Jersey Devils during the third period in Game 6 of the first round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Danny Wild-USA TODAY Sports

Apr 29, 2023; New York, New York, USA; New York Rangers left wing Chris Kreider (20) celebrates with teammates under a No Quit in New York flag after a 5-2 win against the New Jersey Devils in Game 6 of the first round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Danny Wild-USA TODAY Sports

New Jersey Devils' Dawson Mercer (91) celebrates with Erik Haula after scoring a goal against the New York Rangers during the second period of Game 5 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series Thursday, April 27, 2023, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

New Jersey Devils' Dawson Mercer (91) is congratulated for his goal against the New York Rangers during the second period of Game 5 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series Thursday, April 27, 2023, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

New Jersey Devils goaltender Akira Schmid (40) stops a shot by New York Rangers' Mika Zibanejad (93) during the second period of Game 5 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series Thursday, April 27, 2023, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

New Jersey Devils' Ondrej Palat (18) and New York Rangers' Adam Fox (23) and Ryan Lindgren (55) reach for the puck during the second period of Game 5 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series Thursday, April 27, 2023, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

New Jersey Devils' Ondrej Palat (18) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against the New York Rangers during the first period of Game 5 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series Thursday, April 27, 2023, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

New Jersey Devils' Ondrej Palat (18) skates past the New York Rangers' bench after scoring a goal during the first period of Game 5 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series Thursday, April 27, 2023, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

New Jersey Devils goaltender Akira Schmid watches the puck during the first period of Game 5 of the team's NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series against the New York Rangers on Thursday, April 27, 2023, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin (31) dives for the puck shot by New Jersey Devils' Erik Haula (56) for a goal during the second period of Game 5 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series Thursday, April 27, 2023, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

New Jersey Devils' Erik Haula (56) celebrates after his goal against the New York Rangers during the second period of Game 5 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series Thursday, April 27, 2023, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Apr 24, 2023; New York, New York, USA; New Jersey Devils center Jack Hughes (86) celebrates his goal against the New York Rangers with left wing Erik Haula (56) during the first period in Game 4 of the first round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Apr 24, 2023; New York, New York, USA; New Jersey Devils goaltender Akira Schmid (40) makes a save against the New York Rangers during the first period in Game 4 of the first round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Apr 24, 2023; New York, New York, USA; New Jersey Devils center Jack Hughes (86) skates against the New York Rangers during the second period in Game 4 of the first round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Apr 24, 2023; New York, New York, USA; New Jersey Devils center Jack Hughes (86) skates with the puck against New York Rangers defenseman Adam Fox (23) during the second period in Game 4 of the first round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Apr 24, 2023; New York, New York, USA; New Jersey Devils head coach Lindy Ruff coaches against the New York Rangers during the second period in Game 4 of the first round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Apr 24, 2023; New York, New York, USA; New York Rangers defenseman Jacob Trouba (8) hits New Jersey Devils left wing Ondrej Palat (18) during the second period in Game 4 of the first round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Apr 24, 2023; New York, New York, USA; Fans celebrate after a goal against the New Jersey Devils by New York Rangers center Vincent Trocheck (not pictured) during the third period in Game 4 of the first round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Apr 24, 2023; New York, New York, USA; New Jersey Devils goaltender Akira Schmid (40) plays the puck against the New York Rangers during the third period in Game 4 of the first round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Apr 24, 2023; New York, New York, USA; New Jersey Devils center Nico Hischier (13) skates into New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin (31) during the third period in Game 4 of the first round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Apr 24, 2023; New York, New York, USA; New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin (31) reacts after a collision with New Jersey Devils center Nico Hischier (not pictured) during the third period in Game 4 of the first round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Apr 24, 2023; New York, New York, USA; New York Rangers head coach Gerard Gallant talks to his team during a time out during the third period against the New Jersey Devils in Game 4 of the first round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Apr 24, 2023; New York, New York, USA; New Jersey Devils goaltender Akira Schmid (40) celebrates with center Jack Hughes (86) and center Nico Hischier (13) after defeating the New York Rangers in Game 4 of the first round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin (31) makes a save against New Jersey Devils center Nico Hischier (13) during the third period in game four of the first round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden.

New York Rangers center Vincent Trocheck (16) celebrates his goal against the New Jersey Devils with left wing Chris Kreider (20) in front of Devils center Michael McLeod (20) and left wing Tomas Tatar (90) during the third period in game four of the first round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden.

New Jersey Devils' Jack Hughes (86) shoots the puck past New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin (31) for a goal during the first period of Game 4 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series Monday, April 24, 2023, in New York.

New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin (31) makes a save in front of New Jersey Devils left wing Erik Haula (56) and center Jack Hughes (86) during the second period in game four of the first round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden.

New Jersey Devils left wing Tomas Tatar (90) and New York Rangers defenseman Braden Schneider (4) fight for the puck during the second period in game four of the first round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden.

New Jersey Devils center Jack Hughes (86) controls the puck against New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin (31) and defenseman Adam Fox (23) during the second period in game four of the first round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden.

New York Rangers center Filip Chytil (72) is hit by New Jersey Devils defenseman John Marino (6) during the first period in game four of the first round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden.

New Jersey Devils goaltender Akira Schmid (40) makes a save in front of New York Rangers left wing Chris Kreider (20) during the first period in game four of the first round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden.

New Jersey Devils center Jack Hughes (86) celebrates his goal against the New York Rangers with left wing Erik Haula (56) during the first period in game four of the first round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden.

New York Rangers right wing Vladimir Tarasenko (91) clears the puck behind New Jersey Devils left wing Jesper Bratt during the first period of Game 3 of the team's NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series Saturday, April 22, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

New York Rangers left wing Chris Kreider (20) scores a goal past New Jersey Devils goaltender Akira Schmid in the second period of Game 3 of the team's NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series Saturday, April 22, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

New Jersey Devils goaltender Akira Schmid makes a save in front of New York Rangers center Tyler Motte (14) during the first period of Game 3 of the team's NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series Saturday, April 22, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

New Jersey Devils center Jack Hughes reacts after scoring a goal against the New York Rangers in the second period of Game 3 of the team's NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series Saturday, April 22, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin makes a save against the New Jersey Devils in the second period of Game 3 of the team's NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series Saturday, April 22, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin hits New Jersey Devils right wing Timo Meier in the second period of Game 3 of the team's NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series Saturday, April 22, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

New York Rangers defenseman Braden Schneider (4) checks New Jersey Devils left wing Erik Haula in the third period of Game 3 of the team's NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series Saturday, April 22, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Apr 22, 2023; New York, New York, USA; New Jersey Devils left wing Ondrej Palat (18) and New York Rangers defenseman Adam Fox (23) battle for control of the puck in Game 3 of the first round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports

Apr 22, 2023; New York, New York, USA; New Jersey Devils right wing Timo Meier (96) and New York Rangers center Mika Zibanejad (93) get into an altercation in the first period in Game 3 of the first round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports

Apr 22, 2023; New York, New York, USA; New York Rangers left wing Chris Kreider (20) celebrates with his teammates after scoring a goal against the New Jersey Devils in Game 3 of the first round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports

Apr 22, 2023; New York, New York, USA; New York Rangers center Mika Zibanejad (93) controls the puck in Game 3 of the first round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the New Jersey Devils at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports

Apr 22, 2023; New York, New York, USA; New Jersey Devils center Jack Hughes (86) celebrates with his teammates after scoring a goal against the New York Rangers in Game 3 of the first round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports

Apr 20, 2023; Newark, New Jersey, USA; New York Rangers left wing Alexis Lafrenière (13) hits New Jersey Devils center Yegor Sharangovich (17) during the first period in game two of the first round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports

Apr 20, 2023; Newark, New Jersey, USA; New Jersey Devils left wing Erik Haula (56) celebrates his goal against the New York Rangers during the first period in game two of the first round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports

Apr 20, 2023; Newark, New Jersey, USA; New Jersey Devils left wing Erik Haula (56) celebrates his goal against the New York Rangers during the first period in game two of the first round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports

Apr 20, 2023; Newark, New Jersey, USA; New York Rangers right wing Vladimir Tarasenko (91) celebrates his goal against the New Jersey Devils during the second period in game two of the first round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports

Apr 20, 2023; Newark, New Jersey, USA; New Jersey Devils left wing Erik Haula (56) celebrates his goal with defenseman Damon Severson (28) during the first period in game two of the first round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the New York Rangers at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

Apr 20, 2023; Newark, New Jersey, USA; New Jersey Devils fans celebrate after a goal by left wing Erik Haula (not pictured) during the first period in game two of the first round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the New York Rangers at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

Apr 20, 2023; Newark, New Jersey, USA; New Jersey Devils left wing Erik Haula (56) celebrates his goal with teammates during the first period in game two of the first round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the New York Rangers at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

Apr 20, 2023; Newark, New Jersey, USA; New York Rangers left wing Chris Kreider (20) celebrates his goal against the New Jersey Devils during the second period in game two of the first round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports

Apr 20, 2023; Newark, New Jersey, USA; New York Rangers left wing Chris Kreider (20) celebrates his goal with teammates during the second period in game two of the first round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the New Jersey Devils at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

Apr 20, 2023; Newark, New Jersey, USA; New Jersey Devils defenseman Kevin Bahl (88) hits New York Rangers left wing Alexis Lafrenière (13) during the third period in game two of the first round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports

Apr 20, 2023; Newark, New Jersey, USA; New York Rangers right wing Kaapo Kakko (24) celebrates his goal against the New Jersey Devils during the third period in game two of the first round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports

Apr 20, 2023; Newark, New Jersey, USA; New Jersey Devils center Michael McLeod (20) and New York Rangers defenseman Braden Schneider (4) fight during the third period in game two of the first round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports

Apr 20, 2023; Newark, New Jersey, USA; New Jersey Devils center Michael McLeod (20) and New York Rangers defenseman Braden Schneider (4) fight during the third period in game two of the first round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports

Apr 20, 2023; Newark, New Jersey, USA; New York Rangers center Mika Zibanejad (93) and left wing Artemi Panarin (10) and defenseman Adam Fox (23) celebrate a goal by left wing Chris Kreider (not pictured) past New Jersey Devils goaltender Vitek Vanecek (41) during the second period in game two of the first round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

Apr 20, 2023; Newark, New Jersey, USA; New York Rangers left wing Chris Kreider (20) celebrates his goal during the second period in game two of the first round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the New Jersey Devils at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

Apr 20, 2023; Newark, New Jersey, USA; New York Rangers left wing Chris Kreider (20) looks up after scoring a goal past New Jersey Devils goaltender Vitek Vanecek (41) during the second period in game two of the first round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

Apr 20, 2023; Newark, New Jersey, USA; New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin (31) celebrates the New York Rangers win over the New Jersey Devils in game two of the first round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports

Apr 20, 2023; Newark, New Jersey, USA; New York Rangers defenseman Adam Fox (23) ties up with New Jersey Devils defenseman Kevin Bahl (88) during the third period in game two of the first round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

Apr 20, 2023; Newark, New Jersey, USA; New Jersey Devils goaltender Vitek Vanecek (41) holds a teammates gloves during the third period in game two of the first round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the New York Rangers at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

Apr 20, 2023; Newark, New Jersey, USA; New York Rangers right wing Patrick Kane (88) celebrates his goal with teammates during the third period in game two of the first round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the New Jersey Devils at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

Apr 20, 2023; Newark, New Jersey, USA; New York Rangers left wing Jimmy Vesey (26) scores a goal past New Jersey Devils goaltender Vitek Vanecek (41) during the third period in game two of the first round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

Apr 20, 2023; Newark, New Jersey, USA; New York Rangers left wing Jimmy Vesey (26) celebrates his goal with teammates during the third period in game two of the first round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the New Jersey Devils at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

Apr 20, 2023; Newark, New Jersey, USA; New York Rangers center Filip Chytil (72) reaches for the puck during the third period in game two of the first round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the New Jersey Devils at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

Apr 20, 2023; Newark, New Jersey, USA; New York Rangers center Mika Zibanejad (93) celebrates with teammates after game two of the first round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the New Jersey Devils at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

Apr 18, 2023; Newark, New Jersey, USA; Fans gather outside at the NJ Devils fan fest prior to game one of the first round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports

Apr 18, 2023; Newark, New Jersey, USA; Fans party at the NJ Devils fan fest prior to game one of the first round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports

Apr 18, 2023; Newark, New Jersey, USA; A general view of the ice before game one of the first round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs between the New Jersey Devils and the New York Rangers at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

Apr 18, 2023; Newark, New Jersey, USA; New Jersey Devils defenseman Ryan Graves (33) and New York Rangers left wing Chris Kreider (20) push and shove during the first period in game one of the first round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports

Apr 18, 2023; Newark, New Jersey, USA; New Jersey Devils center Jack Hughes (86) takes the ice against the New York Rangers before the first period in game one of the first round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports

Apr 18, 2023; Newark, New Jersey, USA; New York Rangers right wing Vladimir Tarasenko (not shown) scores a goal on New Jersey Devils goaltender Vitek Vanecek (41) during the first period in game one of the first round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports

Apr 18, 2023; Newark, New Jersey, USA; New York Rangers right wing Vladimir Tarasenko (91) celebrates his goal against the New Jersey Devils during the first period in game one of the first round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports

Apr 18, 2023; Newark, New Jersey, USA; New York Rangers left wing Chris Kreider (20) celebrates his goal against the New Jersey Devils during the first period in game one of the first round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports

Apr 18, 2023; Newark, New Jersey, USA; New York Rangers left wing Chris Kreider (20) battles with New Jersey Devils left wing Miles Wood (44) and defenseman Ryan Graves (33) during the first period in game one of the first round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

Apr 18, 2023; Newark, New Jersey, USA; New Jersey Devils center Jack Hughes (86) checks New York Rangers defenseman Jacob Trouba (8) during the first period in game one of the first round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

Apr 18, 2023; Newark, New Jersey, USA; New Jersey Devils center Dawson Mercer (91) celebrates his goal during the first period in game one of the first round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the New Jersey Devils at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

Apr 18, 2023; Newark, New Jersey, USA; A New York Rangers fans celebrates a goal during the first period in game one of the first round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the New Jersey Devils at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

Apr 18, 2023; Newark, New Jersey, USA; New York Rangers defenseman Jacob Trouba (8) reaches for the puck against New Jersey Devils center Jack Hughes (86) and left wing Jesper Bratt (63) during the first period in game one of the first round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

Apr 18, 2023; Newark, New Jersey, USA; New York Rangers left wing Chris Kreider (20) celebrates his goal with center Mika Zibanejad (93) and defenseman Adam Fox (23) during the first period in game one of the first round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the New Jersey Devils at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

Apr 18, 2023; Newark, New Jersey, USA; New Jersey Devils goaltender Vitek Vanecek (41) makes a glove save during the second period in game one of the first round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the New York Rangers at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

Apr 18, 2023; Newark, New Jersey, USA; New York Rangers defenseman Braden Schneider (4) battles for the puck against New Jersey Devils center Dawson Mercer (91) during the second period in game one of the first round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

Apr 18, 2023; Newark, New Jersey, USA; New Jersey Devils center Jack Hughes (86) plays the puck against New York Rangers defenseman Braden Schneider (4) an dcenter Mika Zibanejad (93) during the second period in game one of the first round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports