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NEWARK, NEW JERSEY - APRIL 18: h23 celebrates a first period powerplay goal by Michael McLeod #20 (not shown) against Nico Hischier #13 and the New Jersey Devils of Game One in the First Round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Prudential Center on April 18, 2023 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Jittery New Jersey Devils Caught Flat-Footed, Fall to Rangers in Game 1

New Jersey Devils Disappoint In Playoff Opener

3 Reasons New Jersey Devils Fans Shouldn’t Be Worried About Game 1 Loss

New Jersey Devils 3 Keys To Victory Vs. New York Rangers

New Jersey Devils center Jack Hughes (86) high fives a fan after the game against the Vancouver Canucks at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

New Jersey Devils: Pucks and Pitchforks Massive Playoff Preview

NEWARK, NEW JERSEY - MARCH 12: Vitek Vanecek #41 of the New Jersey Devils stands in front of his net during the third period at Prudential Center on March 12, 2023 in Newark, New Jersey. The New Jersey Devils defeated the Carolina Hurricanes 3-0. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

3 New Jersey Devils Players That Will Step Up In Stanley Cup Playoffs

NEWARK, NEW JERSEY - FEBRUARY 19: Jack Hughes #86 of the New Jersey Devils skates against the Winnipeg Jets at the Prudential Center on February 19, 2023 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

3 Ways New Jersey Devils Can Win Stanley Cup Championship

NEWARK, NEW JERSEY - SEPTEMBER 27: Ondrej Palat #18 of the New Jersey Devils skates in warm-ups prior to the game against the New York Islanders at the Prudential Center on September 27, 2022 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

New Jersey Devils NEED Ondrej Palat To Step Up This Postseason

Former New Jersey Devil Scott Stevens (C) raises the Stanley Cup during the 2003 Championship 20th Anniversary Celebration Presented by Citizens before the first period between the New Jersey Devils and the Philadelphia Flyers at Prudential Center on February 25, 2023 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

4 New Jersey Devils Who Desperately Need Stanley Cup Championship

Apr 6, 2023; Newark, New Jersey, USA; New Jersey Devils center Jack Hughes (86) celebrates his goal with teammates during the second period against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

New Jersey Devils Final Regular Season Grades

TAMPA, FLORIDA - MARCH 19: Ondrej Palat #18 of the New Jersey Devils is recognized as a former player during a game against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Amalie Arena on March 19, 2023 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Grading New Jersey Devils’ 2022 Offseason Additions Prior to Playoffs

Jack Hughes #86 of the New Jersey Devils (L) scores at 2:21 of the first period against the New York Rangers and is joined by Ondrej Palat #18 (R) at the Prudential Center on September 30, 2022 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

New Jersey Devils Most Important Players In New York Rangers Series

New Jersey Devils defenseman Damon Severson (28): Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports

New Jersey Devils Ready to Raise Hell in 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs

New Jersey Devils defenseman Ryan Graves (33) checks Buffalo Sabres center Tage Thompson (72) during the second period at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

New Jersey Devils Physical Play Paramount Vs New York Rangers

Ondrej Palat #18, Kevin Bahl #88, Dougie Hamilton #7, Jack Hughes #86, and Nico Hischier #13 of the New Jersey Devils celebrate a goal scored by Hamilton during the third period against the Ottawa Senators at Prudential Center on March 25, 2023 in Newark, New Jersey. The Devils won 5-3. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

New Jersey Devils: Veteran Leadership Is Key To Playoff Success

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 13: Luke Hughes #43 of the New Jersey Devils skates the puck against the Washington Capitals during the third period at Capital One Arena on April 13, 2023 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

Game 82 Was The Best New Jersey Devils Game Of 2022-23

Goaltender Akira Schmid #40 of the New Jersey Devils enters the game as Mackenzie Blackwood #29 is pulled during the second period against the Washington Capitals at Capital One Arena on April 13, 2023 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

Mackenzie Blackwood Likely Faced His Last Shot With New Jersey Devils

NEWARK, NEW JERSEY - APRIL 11: Jack Hughes #86 and Luke Hughes #43 of the New Jersey Devils skate in warm-ups prior to the game against the Buffalo Sabres at the Prudential Center on April 11, 2023 in Newark, New Jersey. The game was the first NHL game for Luke Hughes. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

3 Reasons To Watch New Jersey Devils Finish The Regular Season

Jordan Binnington and Ryan O'Reilly are pictured with the Selke Trophy, Stanley Cup, Conn Smythe, and Clarence S Campbell trophy during the 2019 NHL Awards at Mandalay Bay. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports

5 New Jersey Devils Who Will Receive Award Votes

Jack Hughes #86 of the New Jersey Devils (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Jack Hughes Breaks The New Jersey Devils Single-Season Points Record

NEWARK, NEW JERSEY - DECEMBER 09: Tomas Tatar #90 of the New Jersey Devils skates in warm-ups prior to the game against the New York Islanders at the Prudential Center on December 09, 2022 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

3 New Jersey Devils Players Who Won’t Be Back Next Season

Adam Henrique #14 of the New Jersey Devils (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

New Jersey Devils Vs. New York Rangers: A Playoffs History

Jack Hughes #86 of the New Jersey Devils reacts after scoring during the 2nd period of the game against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Prudential Center on April 06, 2023 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

New Jersey Devils: Where Is Jack Hughes’ Ceiling?

New Jersey Devils center Nico Hischier (13): Philip G. Pavely-USA TODAY Sports

New Jersey Devils: Ranking Every Possible First Round Matchup

BOSTON, MA - APRIL 7: Luke Hughes #43 of the Michigan Wolverines skates against the Denver Pioneers during game one of the 2022 NCAA Division I Men's Hockey Frozen Four Championship semifinal at TD Garden on April 7, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Pioneers won 3-2 in overtime. (Photo by Richard T Gagnon/Getty Images)

Do New Jersey Devils Need Luke Hughes In The Lineup Immediately?

Jack Hughes #86 of the New Jersey Devils reacts after scoring during the 2nd period of the game against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Prudential Center on April 06, 2023 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

Jack Hughes and New Jersey Devils 5 Greatest Offensive Seasons Ever

Luke Hughes #43 of the Michigan Wolverines. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

New Jersey Devils: Luke Hughes Destined For Long Term Success In New Jersey

New Jersey Devils center Jack Hughes (86) celebrates his goal against the New York Rangers with defenseman Dougie Hamilton (7) and center Dawson Mercer (91) during the second period at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

5 Questions New Jersey Devils Must Answer In Playoffs