ROGERS' NHL ROUND ONE GAME OF THE YEAR! 8-1 LAST 2 DAYS!
(NHL) New Jersey vs. NY Rangers,
Money Line: 105.00 New Jersey (Away)
Result: Loss
I am sure many people are asking "who the bleep is Akira Schmid?" The young net-minder has sparked an equally young Devils' side to a three game win streak, outscoring the Rangers 9-2. The Devils were a solid defensive force this season missing one thing; dynamic goal-tending. It is not even as if Schmid had to work that hard in Game Five. He faced just 23 shots vs 43 for Shesterkin. Four extra Rangers' penalties in the third period is not a good look. 2-1 in OT, 3-1, and now 4-0; there is a definite progression here. The Devils have a high speed effective offense, and it appears the goal-scorers are also starting to find their form and confidence. The Rangers are in big trouble. Take the underdog Devils to win. 10*