{"id":434404,"date":"2023-11-20T10:01:16","date_gmt":"2023-11-20T15:01:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/?p=434404"},"modified":"2023-11-20T10:01:16","modified_gmt":"2023-11-20T15:01:16","slug":"rangers-begin-the-november-gauntlet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2023\/11\/20\/rangers-begin-the-november-gauntlet\/","title":{"rendered":"New York Rangers Begin November Gauntlet with Win Over New Jersey Devils"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Blueshirts have kicked off their toughest week of the season so far with a win over the Devils<\/a> in \u201cThe November Gauntlet.” From this past Saturday to the next, New York will play in five matchups with teams possessing winning records. Many would have said that their road trip in Western Canada might have been their first major obstacle. That trip has nothing compared to the week ahead.<\/p>\n

With Jack Hughes<\/a> returning to New Jersey\u2019s lineup on Saturday, New York was prepared for an all-out slugfest in the Battle of The Hudson. Following the Devils are four solid opponents for New York, including the league-best Boston Bruins<\/a>. New York will have to continue to rely on that \u201cnext-man-up\u201d mentality with two crucial injuries. However, after last night, that should not be a problem.<\/p>\n

Battle of The Hudson: November Gauntlet Edition<\/h2>\n

Many Rangers fans will debate who the fiercest rival is. Some will say the New York Islanders<\/a> after they controlled and dominated New York hockey in the mid-to-late 80\u2019s. Few will say the Philadelphia Flyers<\/a> because of their brand of physical, tough, gloves-off style of hockey. The majority, however, will tell you that you do not have to look very far to find the Rangers main foe.<\/p>\n

The history of Rangers versus Devils<\/a> is a young one but has produced some of the greatest moments in the sport. In 1994, a man whose name is recognized like Beetlejuice and has to be said three times in a row. St\u00e9phane MATTEAU, MATTEAU, MATTEAU\u2019s goal in 1994 saw an end to one of the longest droughts in the sport. The year 2012 belonged to Adam Henrique<\/a>, who helped the Devils knock out the President\u2019s Trophy winners. Although the rivalry may be young, fans are typically blessed with \u201cinstant classics\u201d between the Rangers and the Devils.<\/p>\n

Saturday night\u2019s contest was a return for two stars in the Tri-State area. The previously mentioned Hughes missed five straight games with an upper-body injury. The former first-overall pick did not miss a beat, tallying the first goal for New Jersey in the opening period.<\/p>\n

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New Jersey Devils forward Jack Hughes<\/a> scored the game-tying goal against the New York Rangers after the whistle sounded on what was deemed a ‘continuous play’ under Rule 37.3: https:\/\/t.co\/Nffcka0TkT<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/lchrl1Swe1<\/a><\/p>\n

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