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Eastern Conference Finals

The New Jersey Devils are presented with the Prince of Wales Trophy by NHL Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly after winning Game Six of the Eastern Conference Final during the 2012 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs against the New York Rangers. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Schwei: Devils Sights Set On Franchise’s 4th Stanley Cup In 5 Tries

The New Jersey Devils are in the Stanley Cup Finals for the fifth time in team history, and they will attempt to capture their fourth championship as their series with the Los Angeles Kings begins on Wednesday night at Prudential Center.

2012/05/29

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NBA Eastern Conference Finals Matchup And Prediction

The Celtics handled the Heat rather easily during the regular season going 3-1. The Heat won in the second game of the season while the Celtics took the latter three, but with one of those was a meaningless contest at the end of the season when playoff seeding had already been set.

2012/05/28

Henrik Lundqvist of the New York Rangers looks on after losing. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Silverman: Rangers Never Found Their Playoff Legs

Unfortunately for the Rangers and their legion of fans, the Rangers peaked in the regular season. That’s a classic formula for heartbreak.

WFAN–2012/05/26

Martin Brodeur and head coach Peter DeBoer of the New Jersey Devils celebrate after defeating the New York Rangers by a score of 3-2 to win Game Six of the Eastern Conference Finals during the 2012 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Prudential Center on May 25, 2012 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Brodeur’s Last Hurrah?

The 2012 Stanley Cup Finals might be the final hurrah in Martin Brodeur’s glorious career.

WFAN–2012/05/26

Henrik Lundqvist of the New York Rangers looks on after losing. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Rangers’ Cup Dream Goes Up In Flames

A season of destiny has come crashing down for the Rangers who expected to reach the finals.

WFAN–2012/05/26

Zach Parise of the New Jersey Devils is presented with the Prince of Wales Trophy by NHL Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly after in Game Six of the Eastern Conference Finals. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Hartnett: Devils Are Back Where They Belong

A new generation of Devils have lived up to the organization’s proud standard by reaching their first Stanley Cup Finals since 2003.

WFAN–2012/05/26

Henrik Lundqvist of the New York Rangers defends his net against the New Jersey Devils during the 2012 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Prudential Center. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Hartnett: Expect Lundqvist To Stand Tall In Game 6

Henrik Lundqvist, the man that Rangers fans call ‘King Henrik,’ is faced with the task of not only keeping goals out of his net, but not allowing the tremendous pressure placed upon him to seep into his consciousness.

WFAN–2012/05/25

New York center Mark Messier takes a break during the Rangers practice before a Stanley Cup final game versus the Vancouver Canucks in Vancouver. (credit: Glenn Cratty/ALLSPORT)

Silverman: Nothing Guaranteed For Rangers

When the Rangers take the ice Friday night in Newark, they will find themselves in the same position that the 1994 Stanley Cup champions were when they faced the Devils in the Eastern Conference Finals.

2012/05/24

Stephen Gionta and Ryan Carter celebrate the New Jersey Devils' third period goal in Game Five of the Eastern Conference Final against the New York Rangers during the 2012 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Hartnett: Stephen Gionta Has Devils Fans Experiencing Déjà Vu

The unforeseen success of the Devils’ fourth line has given New Jersey newfound energy — and belief — as they look to close out the Eastern Conference finals.

WFAN–2012/05/24

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Devils, 1 Win Away, Out To End ’94 Talk Once And For All

The comparisons to 1994 were apparent before this series even started — now it’s reaching a crescendo. All that’s missing is a guarantee from the Rangers captain.

2012/05/24

Ryan Carter

Garden Goes Silent As Devils Stun Rangers In Game 5

Ryan Carter snapped a tie with 4:24 left, and the New Jersey Devils posted a 5-3 victory over the New York Rangers after blowing a three-goal lead in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference finals on Wednesday night.

WFAN–2012/05/23

Chris Kreider (credit: Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Silverman: The Rangers’ Goal Is Goals

There can be no more loose play, missed opportunities or slow starts. The New Jersey Devils are simply too good to let the Rangers get away with that kind of play any longer.

2012/05/23

(credit: Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Parise, Devils Rally Behind Suddenly-Fiery Coach DeBoer

The Devils stayed remarkably cool against the chippy Flyers in their last series. But head coach Peter DeBoer broke his team’s stoic demeanor on Monday.

2012/05/23

Travis Zajac of the New Jersey Devils celebrates his first period goal with Dainius Zubrus, Zach Parise and Andy Greene in Game Four of the Eastern Conference Final against the New York Rangers at the Prudential Center. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Hartnett: DeBoer’s New Lines Have Devils Beaming With Confidence

Peter DeBoer shook up the Devils’ forward lines and his players responded by dominating Game 4 and evening the Eastern Conference Finals.

WFAN–2012/05/22

Travis Zajac #19 of the New Jersey Devils celebrates his first period goal with Dainius Zubrus #8, Zach Parise #9 Mark Fayne #29 and Andy Greene #6 of the New Jersey Devils in Game Four of the Eastern Conference Final against the New York Rangers during the 2012 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Prudential Center on May 21, 2012 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Silverman: Give The Devils Their Due

The Senators and Capitals knew the Rangers were the better team when they played. The Devils don’t have to make any such admissionr. They know they are as good or better than the Rangers because of the way this series has played out.

2012/05/22

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