the New Jersey Devils They have owned their Hudson River rivals this year, and they had another win to celebrate outside of their 5-0 win over the New York Rangers.
More than five years ago, the Devils and Rangers, respectively, had their first and Second overall choices From the NHL draft, the selections were simple.
Jack Hughes and Kaapo Kakko were long assumed to be the first and second picks that year, and that's exactly what happened.
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New Jersey Devils center Jack Hughes (86) and New York Rangers right winger Kaapo Kakko (24) line up for a face-off during a game between the New York Rangers and New Jersey Devils on November 18, 2023 at Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.
However, that night during the Rangers' draft ceremony at Madison Square Garden, Ranger fans applauded the Devils' selection of Hughes — whether it was because they preferred Kakko, or they were torn between the two players and didn't want to be torn between the two. For discussion.
Well, the two players had completely contrasting spells with their respective teams. Hughes has become a Calder Trophy candidate, while Kakko has not only lived up to the hype, but the Rangers also traded him earlier this month to Seattle Kraken.
The two rivals met in Newark on Monday, the Rangers' first game against New Jersey since Kakko and the Devils were traded, and their fans had a field day.
New Jersey Devils center Jack Hughes, 86, celebrates with his teammates after scoring a goal against the Chicago Blackhawks during the second period of an NHL hockey game Friday, Oct. 15, 2021, in Newark, New Jersey. (AP Photo/Adam Hanger)
On the scoreboard, the Devils played a video of one of Kakko's aforementioned celebrations by Rangers fans, and the camera immediately turned toward Hughes, who couldn't help but laugh.
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To make matters worse, Hughes scored twice in the Devils' 5-0 win. After the win, the Devils posted a video of the same video but shot an “L” on the MSG scoreboard.
It's been a disappointing season for the Rangers, who may miss the playoffs after being a Stanley Cup contender last year. Meanwhile, New Jersey could make a serious run at the Cup this year with Hughes at the helm.
New Jersey Devils center Jack Hughes (86) is congratulated by his teammates after scoring his second goal in the third period against the New York Rangers during an NHL hockey game on Tuesday, March 22, 2022, in Newark, N.J. The Devils won 7-4. (AP Photo/Adam Hanger)
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The Devils' 49 points this season ranks second in the league. The Devils beat the Rangers in the 2023 playoffs as well.
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