Fans in the Tri-state area have not been treated to a Devils-Rangers playoff series for over a decade.
Until now.
The two Metropolitan Division foes are set to bring the Hudson River rivalry to the postseason, as the Devils and Rangers meet in the first round of the 2023 NHL playoffs.
New Jersey was one of the few surprises this season. Tabbed to finish towards the bottom of the Eastern Conference in the preseason, the Devils took a huge step forward out of their rebuild, finishing second in the division and earning the club its first postseason berth since 2018.
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In many ways, the Rangers were the Devils of last year; a young, up-and-coming team that was not expected to be this good this soon. New York ended up going on a run to the Eastern Conference Final, losing to the Lightning.
This year, the Rangers have their eyes on getting back to the conference final and finishing the job they could not do last year.
The Sporting News has all you need to know to watch Devils vs. Rangers Game 1.
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What channel is Devils vs. Rangers Game 1 on?
- TV Channel (U.S.): TBS
- TV Channel (Canada): SN360, TVAS2
- Live stream (U.S.): TNT app, Sling TV
- Live stream (Canada): SN NOW, CBC Gem, CBC Sports app
The Devils vs. Rangers Game 1 is set to air live in the United States on TBS. Fans in Canada can watch the action on SN360 or TVA Sports 2 for the French-speaking audience.
For those looking to live stream the game, the TNT app is an option in the United States, in addition to Sling TV, which carries all NHL playoff games on TNT's platforms.
In Canada, streamers can watch the game through SN NOW.
Devils vs. Rangers Game 1 start time
- Date: Tuesday, April 18
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
The Devils vs. Rangers Game 1 puck drop is set for Tuesday, April 18 at 7 p.m. ET.
The game is being played at the Prudential Center in Newark, N.J.
Devils vs. Rangers Game 1 odds
- Puckline: Devils -1.5 (+190) | Rangers +1.5 (-230)
- Moneyline: Devils -130 | Ranges +110
- O/U: 5.5
The Devils enter Game 1 as the favorites at home against the Rangers to start the first-round series.
Odds are provided by Bet 365.
Devils vs. Rangers series schedule
| Date | Site | Time (ET) | TV |
| Tue., April 18 | at New Jersey | 7 p.m. | TBS, SN360, TVAS2 |
| Thu., April 20 | at New Jersey | 7:30 p.m. | TBS, SN360, TVAs |
| Sat., April 22 | at New York | 8 p.m. | ABC, SN1, City, TVAS |
| Mon., April 24 | at New York | 7 p.m. | ESPN, SN360, TVAS |
| *Thu., April 27 | at New Jersey | TBD | TBD |
| *Sat., April 29 | at New York | TBD | TBD |
| *Mon., May 1 | at New Jersey | TBD | TBD |
