Everyone in the building knows it's coming, but the Devils still haven't been able to defend it.īoth of Thursday's tallies occurred during a three-goal second period that gave New York the upper hand for good, pushing the 31-year-old forward's franchise record to 38 career playoff goals. Jack Hughes: Can the Rangers continue to keep young star in check?Īll four of Kreider's goals have come on power play tips and deflections around the New Jersey crease. "He's able to get his stick on everything." "He's one of the best, not only in the league, but just that I've ever seen," Patrick Kane said of Kreider's net-front scoring ability. That propelled the Blueshirts to a 5-1 win in Game 2, putting them firmly in control with a 2-0 series lead before they've even played a game on their home ice. The Rangers' all-time leading postseason goal-scorer has burned them four times through the first two games of the first round, including twice Thursday at Prudential Center. NEWARK - At some point soon, the Devils may want to start paying attention to Chris Kreider. NJ Devils: Best photos from 2023 playoffs
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