Devils vs. Rangers: Game 5 TV Schedule, Live Stream, Spread Info and More

After a wild Game 4 that saw the New Jersey Devils finally come to life, the New York Rangers will be heading back to Madison Square Garden to try and recapture the series momentum.

There is no doubt that the winner of Game 5 will take the inside lane to a series victory, so we can expect one of the hardest fought games of the postseason.

It’s down to the best of three now between these Atlantic Division foes.

Where: Madison Square Garden, New York, NY

When: Wednesday, May 23 at 8 p.m. ET

Watch: NBCS, CBC

Listen: ESPN NY 98.7 FM (New York) and WFAN 660 AM (New Jersey)

Live Stream: CBC.ca

Betting Line: (Covers.com)

Over/Under: 4.5, Spread: New York -1.5

As great as the duo of Martin Brodeur and Henrik Lunqvist have been in net this series, there are too many offensive stars on the ice for the scores to stay as low as they were through the first three games. With five goals scored in Game 4, I will ride that trend and take the over and New York winning by two goals.

Injuries (via TSN)

Rangers

Chad Kolarik: on injured reserve, out indefinitely

Michael Sauer: on injured reserve

Mats Zuccarello: out indefinitely

Brandon Dubinsky: out indefinitely

Devils

Henrik Tallinder: on injured reserve, out indefinitely

What They're Saying

WNBC-TV New York’s Bruce Beck is reporting about Ilya Kovalchuk and the Devils’ mindset:

"

Ilya Kovalchuk had the best quote on the #Rangers, #Devils rivalry - "this is not chess - this is hockey. It's a man's game!"

— Bruce Beck (@BruceBeck4NY) May 22, 2012"

The official New Jersey Devils Twitter account reported an amazing statistic that could once again come into play in Game 5:

"

Devils 5-0-0 when leading after two periods. Rangers 0-3-0 when trailing after two.

— New Jersey Devils (@NHLDevils) May 22, 2012"

Sports columnist for the  Wall Street Journal, Jason Gay, resorts to using Seinfeld clips that never get old:

"

Seinfeld Puddy clip is 17 years old and talks about Rangers-Devils being tied 2-2 after Game 4. Things never change! youtube.com/watch?v=ftUR6A…

— Jason Gay (@jasonWSJ) May 22, 2012"

Player to Watch: Martin Brodeur

Brodeur has been lights out all series. With two goals allowed in each game and just one in Game 4, the veteran goalie has shown that even at his age, there is still more than enough in the tank for another run at the cup.

If the Devils' netminder keeps playing the way he has, Lord Stanley’s Cup may be heading to Jersey.

Key Matchup: Brandon Prust vs. Zach Parise

After returning from a one-game suspension, Rangers left wing Brandon Prust will be assigned to defend Devils star forward and captain Zach Parise. With Prust out of the lineup for Game 4, Parise had three points. NY hopes that won’t happen again.

Prediction: New York 4, New Jersey 2

After a hard-fought battle in New Jersey, the Rangers will come out swinging in Game 5. If they can solve the Brodeur riddle early, New York will put the Devils in a whole too deep to get out of.

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