Devils demolish Rangers 4-0 to take 3-2 lead

The New Jersey Devils trashed New York Rangers 4-0 to take a 3-2 lead in the first round of the playoffs on Thursday night.

GOOD VIBES ONLY.

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— New Jersey Devils (@NJDevils) April 28, 2023

Erik Haula scored two goals and added an assist, while Dawson Mercer also scored. Goaltender Akira Schmid made 23 saves.

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New Jersey are on a run of 3 consecutive wins after losing the opening 2 games and now lead by 3-2. It was also a first victory in the series by a home team.

Rangers didn’t score a single goal as they are now outscored by 9-2 in the last 3 games, after coming off 5-1 in front after the first two.

“We just weren’t good enough,” Rangers coach Gerard Gallant said. “Jersey played their best game of the series. You’ve got to give them credit.”

Game 6 will be held on Saturday night at Madison Square Garden.