The New Jersey Devils looked like they were in high gear, closing the season with six straight wins. But they have had more than a handful from the Florida Panthers, who lead them 3-2 in this series. The Panthers used to be easy prey for the Rangers, owning a 42-18-3 series advantage over the last 65 meetings. That has all changed recently as the Panthers own a 9-8 advantage in the last 17 meetings and just four of those 17 meetings have resulted in a 2 goal or more Devils' win. The Devils have struggled in the quarterfinals in their last 12 games, going just 3-9. Florida has been tough all series and getting redemption for the last few years. Play Florida on the puckline.
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