In the first period the Devils swarmed it up with a 12-3 shot advantage prior to a Rangers power play that got them four more shots to make the total count a more respectable looking 12-7. The first period was reminiscent of the first period of Game 3 except the Devils had better luck and better execution on their opportunities. An empty net goal confirmed a 4-1 victory and a tied series in the Eastern Conference Finals. Tonight, neither were the case as the Devils were able to establish dominance early on, score twice on Lundqvist in the first period, and tacked on a third goal in the third period. In the latter, the Devils just plain struggled with Lundqvist and only Lundqvist. In the former, the Devils struggled to break down the Rangers defense and Henrik Lundqvist.
The New Jersey Devils were shutout in Game 1 and Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the New York Rangers.