New York at New Jersey

Our top pick of day one comes in what is supposed to be the toughest game to call. We really like New Jersey here. The Rangers were swept by the Devils in 2006 in the last playoff meeting. This season the Rangers went 7-0-1 vs. New Jersey but three of those games went to OT so the games were much closer than it appears. Martin Brodeur should have great success against a weak Rangers offense. New York was just 17-24 on the road this season and limped in playing poorly. New Jersey in contrast won four of their last five games and were very solid at home. New Jersey takes game one.