New York Rangers–New Jersey Devils rivalry

E63907

The New York Rangers–New Jersey Devils rivalry is a fierce NHL matchup between the two New York metropolitan area franchises, known for its intense playoff battles and geographic proximity.


Statements (49)
Predicate Object
instanceOf National Hockey League rivalry
sports rivalry
category National Hockey League in the New York metropolitan area
New Jersey Devils rivalries
New York Rangers rivalries
cityOfDevils Newark, New Jersey NERFINISHED
cityOfRangers New York City
conference Eastern Conference
country United States
division Metropolitan Division
eraOfPeakIntensity 1990s
early 2010s
fanBaseOverlap New York metropolitan area residents
formerDivision Atlantic Division
Patrick Division
geographicProximity close
hasPlayoffMeetings multiple
homeArenaOfDevils Prudential Center
homeArenaOfRangers Madison Square Garden
involvesTeam New Jersey Devils
New York Rangers
league National Hockey League
locatedIn New York metropolitan area
mediaCoverage local New York metropolitan media
nicknameOf1994Game7 Matteau! Matteau! Matteau!
notableCoachAssociated Jacques Lemaire
Mike Keenan
notableFor geographic proximity
high fan passion
intense playoff series
physical style of play
notableGame Game 7 of 1994 Eastern Conference Finals
notablePlayerAssociated Henrik Lundqvist
Mark Messier
Martin Brodeur
Scott Stevens
Stephane Matteau
playoffMeeting 1992 Patrick Division Semifinals
1994 Eastern Conference Finals
1997 Eastern Conference Semifinals
2006 Eastern Conference Quarterfinals
2008 Eastern Conference Quarterfinals
2012 Eastern Conference Finals
2023 Eastern Conference First Round
region Tri-state area
sport ice hockey
stateOfDevils New Jersey
transportLinkBetweenArenas New Jersey Transit
PATH train

Referenced by (2)
Subject (surface form when different) Predicate
Metropolitan Division
hasRivalry
NHL Metropolitan Division
rivalryIncludes

Please wait…