Battle on the Hudson The Devils, the Rangers, and the NHL's Greatest Series Ever

by Sullivan, Tim; Matteau, Stephane

• ISBN13: 9781600787270
• ISBN10: 1600787274
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2012-09-26
• Publisher: Triumph Books

Summary

The monumental spring 1994 face-off between the New Jersey Devils and New York Rangers is recaptured in this mesmerizing account. Arguably one of the greatest series in NHL history, it changed the face of hockey in the New York metropolitan area through 27 periods in seven games across 13 days, during which Ranger captain Mark Messier guaranteed a game-six victory. The book presents a definitive portrayal of these two determined teams: the Rangers, an original-six franchise desperate to win their first title in 54 years, and the Devils, the underappreciated new kid from across the Hudson River who feverishly wanted to forge an identity of their own. This in-depth retrospective conducts an unforgettable rollercoaster ride of emotions that lives in the hearts and minds of hockey fans forever.

Author Biography

Tim Sullivan is the East Coast sports editor for the Associated Press. He lives in Fair Haven, New Jersey. Stephane Matteau is a former National Hockey League player who enjoyed a 16-year career. He is a former member of the New York Rangers 1994 Stanley Cup Championship team and is most remembered for scoring two overtime goals in the Eastern Conference Finals against the New Jersey Devils. He lives in Montreal.