I'd open this by saying that the day has finally come in which the New York Rangers and New Jersey Devils open the Eastern Conference Finals, but it's only been one full day since the Blueshirts knocked off the Washington Capitals in Game 7 of that semifinal series. Therefore, there hasn't been much opportunity for the lead-up hype to expand, but then again, a Rangers-Devils match-up in the Conference Finals surely does not need it. It is widely known what's at stake and which team has what advantages, so it's best for both clubs that this thing get started as soon as possible.
But to give a proper introduction, tonight at Madison Square Garden, the puck will drop on the series that will determine who is crowned Eastern Conference Champions as well as who will be contending for the Stanley Cup in June. The Rangers and Devils have each had their respective journeys in reaching this point - the final four for the 2011-12 season - but the past is exactly that com...
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