New Jersey Devils vs. New York Rangers: The Battle of the Hudson River

When Do the New Jersey Devils and the New York Rangers Play Next?

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Are the New Jersey Devils and the New York Rangers Rivals?

Yes, the New Jersey Devils and the New York Rangers are engaged in the NHL rivalry known as the “Battle of the Hudson River.” Aside from being regional rivals, both teams are members of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference. The Devils and Rangers have faced off seven times in the postseason, most recently in 2023. Overall, the Devils-Rangers’ playoff record stands nearly balanced at 21-20, in favor of New York.

Who Are the New Jersey Devils’ Biggest Rivals?

The New Jersey Devils’ biggest rivals are the New York Rangers and the Philadelphia Flyers. Although all teams belong to the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference, the rivalries are rooted more in their relative proximity to each other. The Devils-Rangers rivalry name “Battle of the Hudson River” comes from the river border between New Jersey and New York, while the Devils-Flyers’ “Battle of the Jersey Turnpike” names a New Jersey highway to separate northern Devils fans and Philly-adjacent Flyers fans.

Who are the New York Rangers’ Biggest Rivals?

The New York Rangers’ biggest rivals are the New Jersey Devils, the New York Islanders, the Philadelphia Flyers and the Pittsburgh Penguins in the Metropolitan Division of the Eastern Conference. As members of the NHL’s Original Six, the Rangers also hold a heated rivalry with the Boston Bruins.

New Jersey Devils vs. New York Rangers Series History

The Devils-Rangers rivalry began in 1982, when the former Colorado Rockies franchise moved to East Rutherford, New Jersey and gave the New York Rangers a new conference rival just over 10 miles away. Within a decade, Devils vs. Rangers became a heated face off in the postseason, as the teams’ first two meetings, in 1992 and 1994, ended in 4-3 series wins for New York. In the latter series, the Rangers went on to claim their fourth Stanley Cup.

Meanwhile, the Devils secured their first championship in the 1995 season, followed by Stanley Cup wins in 2000 and 2003 without another Devils vs. Rangers playoffs rematch. After the Devils moved to Newark, New Jersey’s Prudential Center in 2007, the first Devils-Rangers postseason series took place in 2008. The teams met again in the 2012 Eastern Conference Finals for what became known as “The Rematch” series, with the dates and win order matching several games from their 1994 faceoff. The Devils advanced to the Stanley Cup final after seven games, then ultimately fell to the Los Angeles Kings. Two seasons later, the Rangers shared a similar fate against the Kings in their most recent Stanley Cup appearance.

The “Battle of the Hudson River” has continued to wage on as the Devils and Rangers met in the first round of the 2023 playoffs. The following season in April 2024, the longtime feud led to an eight-ejection brawl at Madison Square Garden involving all ten players on the ice. Although the Devils-Rangers rivalry has historically resulted in several on-ice scraps, opposing fans have historically shown their team spirit with special cheers directed at the team and players.

Where Do the New York Rangers and New Jersey Devils Play?

The New Jersey Devils play at Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. After two decades in New Rutherford, New Jersey, the Devils moved in 2007. Nicknamed “The Rock” for the Rock of Gibraltar logo of its namesake sponsor Prudential Financial, the multipurpose venue holds 16,514 in a hockey figuration. Along with the Devils,  Prudential Center hosts the Seton Hall Pirates men’s basketball team.

The New York Rangers call Madison Square Garden home ice in New York City. Otherwise known as “The Garden,” “MSG” or “The World’s Most Famous Arena,” the Midtown Manhattan venue was built in 1968 and holds 18,006 fans for hockey. The fourth venue to bear its name, Madison Square Garden also hosts the NBA’s New York Knicks and the St. John’s Red Storm men’s basketball team.