New Jersey Devils
The Devils started the series with two losses. 0:2 – in the series, 2:10 – difference between lost and lost goals. But then at the “beginning” they replaced the main, not very successful start of the playoffs, goalkeeper Vanechka, with his successor, 22-year-old Schmid, and … 3 victories in a row and only 2 goals conceded.
New York Rangers
The Rangers, on the other hand, got off to a great start. The New Yorkers’ star attack had a good finish, and their opponents at times looked confused by such extravagance. But in the future everything changed. The attack bogged down, he lost confidence in the actions of the players.
Forecast
At the gates of the devil’s “wall” stood Akira Schmid, at the gates of the Rangers, as always reliable Igor Shesterkin. This fact suggests that we are unlikely to see a large number of goals scored in the upcoming match. And the price of error increases with each game in the series. Teams will certainly be looking for the keys to victory in attack, but above all they will try to act diligently in defense.