Rivalries can typically convey the hardest of matchups and pettiest of posts after the sport. On Monday, the New Jersey Devils proved the latter half true.
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The Devils dealt with the New York Rangers 5-0 at dwelling behind two objectives and an help from heart Jack Hughes. It marked New Jersey’s second win over their rivals this season, the primary coming earlier this month in a 5-1 recreation.
After this victory, the Devils went on the offensive on social media.
First, New Jersey edited a video of New York’s draft get together at Madison Sq. Backyard in 2019 when the group celebrated the Devils deciding on Hughes at No. 1 — followers needed winger Kaapo Kakko, whom the Rangers picked at No. 2.
The Devils added an “L” on the jumbotron and emphasised the letter within the caption. They even performed the video on their jumbotron whereas up 4-0 in the course of the recreation and included Hughes’ in-game response to the clip.
ceLebrate good instances. pic.twitter.com/OAJ8upgmEV
— New Jersey Devils (@NJDevils) December 23, 2024
Deemed the “Battle of the Hudson,” New Jersey supplied its opponents protected travels throughout the Hudson — however with a twist. The Devils edited the Rangers’ brand on a floating burning dumpster, a last jab on the workforce with a 16-17-1 report.
Secure travels throughout the Hudson. pic.twitter.com/0zgZbQ47E1
— New Jersey Devils (@NJDevils) December 23, 2024
New York will face its rivals two extra instances this season: Jan. 9 and April 5. For now, nevertheless, New Jersey has the final snort.
