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Deflecting pucks is an art, one that requires hand-eye coordination and a masochistic streak for those who camp in front of the net.

The Rangers’ ability to block shots — they blocked 26 in Game 1 — is just another obstacle to overcome, the Devils say.

The Rangers’ ability to block shots — they blocked 26 in Game 1 — is just another obstacle to overcome, the Devils say.

The refrain is familiar to Jay Feaster, Tampa Bay’s general manager in 2004, when John Tortorella coached the Lightning to the Stanley Cup.

The refrain is familiar to Jay Feaster, Tampa Bay’s general manager in 2004, when John Tortorella coached the Lightning to the Stanley Cup.

The rookie Chris Kreider had a goal and an assist, and Henrik Lundqvist recorded his fifth career playoff shutout as the Rangers opened their series with a victory over the Devils.

There is nothing wrong with fair-weather fandom, and all it takes to jump on the Rangers’ bandwagon is a little knowledge of N.H.L. playoff quirks.

When the Rangers face the Devils in Game 1 of the conference finals Monday, the Rangers will have less than 48 hours of rest while the Devils will have nearly a week’s worth.

When the Rangers face the Devils in Game 1 of the conference finals Monday, the Rangers will have less than 48 hours of rest while the Devils will have nearly a week’s worth.

The Rangers and the Devils split their six-game season series, but the final scores practically became an afterthought because of spillages of animosity.

It has already taken them 14 games over two rounds, but the Rangers are not complaining about how they have extended their season.

It has already taken them 14 games over two rounds, but the Rangers are not complaining about how they have extended their season.

Stephen Gionta, who has played in more than 300 minor league hockey games since 2006, is making the most of a postseason chance with the Devils.

A Devils follower recalls the classic series with the Rangers 18 years ago, and looks ahead to a possible rematch.