NEWARK, N.J. -- Chris Kreider scored two power-play goals, and the New York Rangers defeated the New Jersey Devils 5-1 in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference First Round at Prudential Center on Tuesday. 

(2M) Devils vs. (3M) Rangers

Eastern Conference First Round, Game 1

7 p.m. ET; TBS, SN360, TVAS2, MSG 2, MSGSN2, MSGSN

GREENBURGH, N.Y. -- Chris Kreider has minimal memories of the 2012 Eastern Conference Final between the New York Rangers and New Jersey Devils.

After watching from the outside, Jack Hughes and Jack Eichel finally will get to experience the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Tuesday.

Mike Rupp lived in northern New Jersey when he was playing for the New York Rangers in 2012, so like your average suburban commuter, he took the train to work.

NEWARK, N.J. -- Vitek Vanecek had something in common with Hockey Hall of Famer Martin Brodeur in his first season with the New Jersey Devils.

GREENBURGH, N.Y. -- Igor Shesterkin stared straight ahead, talked with a low voice and with few words, some audible, some not. He didn't laugh as he usually does when he does an interview in English. He didn't smile. There was no self-deprecation, no joking around.

NEWARK, N.J. -- Joe Nieuwendyk is a big believer in New Jersey Devils center Jack Hughes.

The first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs features 16 teams in eight best-of-7 series, which start Monday.

Today, NHL.com previews the Eastern Conference First Round between the New Jersey Devils and New York Rangers.

It has been 16 long years since the New York Rangers, New Jersey Devils and New York Islanders all qualified for the Stanley Cup Playoffs, as they have this season.