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Found May 14, 2012 on Iced Out Hockey: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Martin Brodeur,  Henrik Lundqvist
TEAMS: New Jersey Devils,  New York Rangers
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Tonight begins the NHL Eastern Conference Finals, featuring perennial rivals, the New York Rangers and the New Jersey Devils. It marks the sixth postseason meeting between the two, with the most recent meeting coming in the 2008 Eastern Conference Quarterfinals. The Rangers lead the way in postseason series 4-1.

Although both teams sport potent offenses, the series should ultimately come down to goaltending. The matchup pits future Hall-of-Famer Martin Brodeur against Vezina Trophy favorite Henrik Lundqvist. Aside from a rough start by Brodeur (he was benched in Game 3 of their first series against the Panthers) both goalies have been nearly unbeatable in the playoffs, both sporting sub-2.00 GAA.
The Rangers own the regular season series 3-2-1 but by no means does that guarantee an easy series win. If the regular season matchups are any indication, we’re in for a hell of a series.
The puck drops Monday, May 14, 2012 at 8pm.

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