The New York Rangers were in control of their Round 1 Stanley Cup Playoffs series against the rival New Jersey Devils, enjoying a 2-0 series lead after having dominated the Devils on their home ice in Games 1 and 2.
However, the Devils have completely flipped the script on the Rangers, having won the next three straight to put New York on the brink of elimination. Last night’s game was no contest, as the Devils put together a dominating 4-0 shutout in front of a rocking crowd at Prudential Center.
And the frustration is understandably staring to build for the Rangers, led by goaltender Igor Shesterkin. During a break in play in the 2nd period, cameras caught the reigning Vezina Trophy winner yelling at his teammates on the bench to “Wake the f**k up!”
The Rangers will attempt to get back into the series and force a Game 7 when the two teams get back together tomorrow night at Madison Square Garden for Game 6.
