NEWARK, NJ – Successful teams have a background in struggling to go deep in the playoffs before actually achieving something of value. Since their last Stanley Cup victory in 2003, New Jersey had won just two playoff series, had … Continue reading
Author Archives: Dennis M. Morrell
New Jersey took major step in game five
NEWARK, NJ – Every contending team reaches a stage leading up to the post-season when something begins to click, the players are challenged to demand more from each other and then one ends up achieving something special. It was around … Continue reading
Devils seize momentum, Rangers determined to win
NEW YORK, NY – Eighteen years ago to the day, Mark Messier, captain and inspirational leader of the New York Rangers made a guarantee before Game Six that the Rangers would beat the Devils. The New York Daily News published … Continue reading
Parise, Devils finally score to knot series
NEWARK, NJ – After the New Jersey Devils were thrashed 3-0 by the New York Rangers in Game Three, Zack Parise was not around to address the media. When pressed the next day as to why, the normally talkative Parise … Continue reading
Devils seek to make Rangers see red
NEWARK, NJ – After two grueling series with the Panthers and Flyers lasting twelve games, the New Jersey Devils landed in the Eastern Conference Finals with a little momentum along with a few extra days of rest. The Rangers, on … Continue reading
New York Defense and a Rookie Demonizing New Jersey
NEWARK, NJ – When the 2011-12 season began, the Rangers were chosen to have far less success than traditional Eastern Conference favorites Washington and Pittsburgh. On any given year, though, New York competes enough to be exciting and in … Continue reading