Chris Kreider had 2 power-play goals in the 3 goals 2nd period, and the New York Rangers trash the New Jersey Devils 5-1 at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ, and lead 2-0 in this 1st round playoffs matchup.
I DON'T NEED TO BE FORGIVEN
YEAH YEAH YEAH YEAH pic.twitter.com/Cuk8jnIl5a— New York Rangers (@NYRangers) April 21, 2023
Patrick Kane scored a goal and had 2 assists, as the new signing Vladimir Tarasenko notched for 2nd straight match for the franchise from the Big Apple to beat New Jersey’s team again.
Kaapo Kakko also notched, Adam Fox had 2 assists tonight, and 6 assists in the series so far. Goaltender Igor Shesterkin made 21 saves.
Erik Haula notched the consolation goal for the Devils. Vitek Vanecek stopped 26 shots apart from the 5 goals allowed.
See you at our house Saturday? 🫶 pic.twitter.com/1fBB63omIJ
— New York Rangers (@NYRangers) April 21, 2023
The next 2 matches from the series will be in New York at Madison Square Garden on Friday and Sunday.