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5 New York Rangers Players New Jersey Devils Must Keep Quiet To Win Series

By Nick Villano

New York Rangers defenseman Adam Fox (23) ties up with New Jersey Devils defenseman Kevin Bahl (88) during the third period in game two of the first round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports
New York Rangers defenseman Adam Fox (23) ties up with New Jersey Devils defenseman Kevin Bahl (88) during the third period in game two of the first round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports /
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New York Rangers center Filip Chytil (72): Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports /

4. Filip Chytil

The “Kid Line” was the Rangers best line on Monday night. When they were out there, there was a clear change of pace. Filip Chytil, Kaapo Kakko, and Alexis Lafreniere were all supposed to be first and second-line forwards. There’s still time for them to make that a reality, but they are the change of pace line for now.

They did their exact job on Monday. The Kid Line had the best xGF of any Rangers line. They did allow two high-danger chances, but just about everybody did that. Gallant even gave them the most time as a line, 10 minutes at even strength.

Of the three young players, Chytil should be the one that scares Devils fans most. It’s ironic since the other two were first and second-overall picks, but Chytil established himself as a good player. He had 22 goals this season, and he seems to be the one that drives that line.

Chytil gets going, and the entire Kid Line gets going. That entire line will follow his lead. The Devils cannot let him get there. They played a dangerous game with this line in Game 4. Let that be a lesson. They can be dangerous offensively. The Devils need to swallow them up.

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