A breakdown of the New York Rangers’ first-round loss to the New Jersey Devils and what needs to change for future success.
The Stanley Cup Playoffs are the most exciting time of year for hockey fans everywhere. The intensity is at its highest, and it’s the perfect time for teams to live up to their hype. This is especially true for the top Stanley Cup contenders.
Unfortunately for the New York Rangers, who were highly vetted Cup contenders, their playoff time was short lived after an embarrassing first-round loss to New Jersey Devils in Game 7.
The Stanley Cup playoffs are never without action, and now that the first round has officially come to a close, it’s time to give recognition to some of the best – and worst – moments.
Here are the winners and losers from the past two weeks.
But not literally, because that would be boring.
Despite optimism from fans heading into the first round of the NBA playoffs, the Milwaukee Bucks lasted only five games. So what’s next for the team, and what changes need to be made to ensure they don’t repeat this performance next season?
The Milwaukee Bucks went into the 2023 postseason with high hopes. Led by MVP finalist Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Bucks were rolling into the playoffs hoping to make a 2021-esque NBA Finals run after being eliminated by the Boston Celtics in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Semi-Finals last year.
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