Eastern Conference Finals

Rangers Yield Home-Ice Advantage, Again Fail To Build 2-0 Lead

The Rangers don’t like being all even after two games, but they sure are used to it.

2012/05/17

Rangers Try For 2-0 Series Lead Against Devils

For the third straight series, the New York Rangers are basking in the glow of a 1-0 lead earned in the confines of “The World’s Most Famous Arena.”

2012/05/16

Head-Hunting? Despite Brodeur’s Comments, Devils Insist They Won’t Aim To Maim

Perhaps it was an innocent comment. But Devils goalie Martin Brodeur planted the head-hunting seed after Game 1.

2012/05/16

B&C Morning Show: Terry Collins Plays Role Of Protector & Brodeur Fans The Flames

After Terry Collins’ pulled David Wright last night, in-order to protect his superstar from getting plunked – we had ourselves a story. It wasn’t all about the Mets though, as Devils goalie Martin Brodeur made some inflammatory remarks too.

WFAN–2012/05/16

New Jersey Devils v New York Rangers - Game One

Devils Campaigning To Keep Rangers Fans Out Of ‘The Rock’

In an effort to maintain home-ice advantage, the Devils launched a campaign to keep tickets to the Rock out of the hands of Rangers fans.

WFAN–2012/05/15

Rangers’ Tortorella: There’s No ‘Tired’ In Hockey!

Coach John Tortorella’s postgame news conference was so short you might think that just like the rest of the Rangers, he was trying to conserve energy.

2012/05/15

Goaltenders Henrik Lundqvist of the New York Rangers and Martin Brodeur of the New Jersey Devils. (Photos by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Hartnett: Lundqvist’s Window To Win Is Now

Henrik Lundqvist is finally ready to step out of Martin Brodeur’s shadow, and can do so by defeating the Devils on the path to the Stanley Cup Finals.

WFAN–2012/05/15

Kovalchuk, Devils Stymied By Rangers’ Shot Blockers

If the Devils are going to have any chance against the Rangers, they need to do more than find a way to beat Henrik Lundqvist.

2012/05/15

Martin Brodeur (credit: Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Devils Goalie Martin Brodeur: I (Don’t) Love NY

Sure, the boroughs are abuzz with hockey fever. But New Jersey goalie Martin Brodeur is more concerned with the scene across the Hudson.

2012/05/14

Schwei: Devils And Rangers Lace ‘Em Up Again

The Devils are back in the conference finals, and for the second time in club history their opponent for the Prince of Wales Trophy (and more importantly a trip to the Stanley Cup Finals) will be the rival Rangers.

2012/05/14

Carl Hagelin of the New York Rangers and Marek Zidlicky of the New Jersey Devils hustle for the puck. (Photo by Christopher Pasatieri/Getty Images)

Rangers-Devils Rivalry Renewed

The ‘Hudson River Rivalry’ resumes on Monday as the Rangers and Devils will begin Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals.

WFAN–2012/05/13

Bryce Salvador of the New Jersey Devils. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Devils’ Salvador Finding His Scoring Touch

Bryce Salvador is finding his scoring touch as the Devils prepare to face the Rangers in the Eastern Conference Finals.

WFAN–2012/05/13

Chris Kreider of the New York Rangers waves to the crowd after being named a star of the game in their 3-1 win over the Washington Capitals in Game One of the Eastern Conference Semifinals during the 2012 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Hartnett: Kreider Can Be Difference Maker In Game 7

John Tortorella is leaning on rookie Chris Kreider to be a difference maker in Game 7.

WFAN–2012/05/12

Marc Staal #18 of the New York Rangers in action against Marcus Johansson #90 of the Washington Capitals in Game Five of the Eastern Conference Semifinals during the 2012 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on May 7, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Silverman: If Rangers Come With Anything Less Than Best, Physical Caps Will Take Game 7

Washington is good enough to play for the Eastern Conference Championship. If the Rangers come with anything less than their best effort, that’s just what the Capitals will end up doing.

2012/05/11