The New Jersey Devils sit atop the Metropolitan Division, though, they are yet to play a game in North America in the 2024-25 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl">NHL</a> season. Back in Jersey, the Devils will host their head coach’s ex-club. Sheldon Keefe sent a clear message to his former organization, the Toronto Maple Leafs, and roster now captained by Auston Matthews.



The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/toronto-maple-leafs">Maple Leafs</a> were never able to get over the hump with Keefe at the helm, despite relative ease to cruise through the regular season, come playoffs time the team’s wheels came off and their core of Auston Matthews, John Tavares, Mitch Marner, and William Nylander was often looked at. However, the four key players remain in Toronto, instead the GM and HC received the boot.



Under new head coach Sheldon Keefe, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-jersey-devils">Devils</a> won their first two regular season games in their international series at Czechia. Ahead of the Devils’ debut on American soil, head coach Keefe sent a clear message to his former organization, now opponents.



“I got nothing but love and respect to the people on the other side … I do think the team is in a really good place,” Keefe said, per TSN. “I don’t know if it will be an emotional night because I’ve never coached against a team that I’ve been associated with in the past. The team is as good as it’s ever been and I wish them nothing but the best.”



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After Keefe’s firing, Toronto made a captaincy change. John Tavares handed over the ‘C’ to the team’s franchise player <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/auston-matthews">Auston Matthews</a>. The Leafs hope this decision has any bearing in future postseason runs. 


 

 

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<h2>Maple Leafs’ scoring streak ends</h2>



The Maple Leafs opened their season at the Montreal Canadiens with a 1-0 loss. Toronto’s offense failed to score on their opener against their historic archnemesis and the conversation around the core players resumed. Throughout the 2023-24 season, the Leafs were never kept off the scoreboard. Yet, in their very first game this season, they were shut out by a Canadiens team considered to be inferior..



Such a feat raises the question: Is the team better off without Keefe? Was firing him the right decision, or was he merely a scapegoat for deeper issues within Toronto’s organization? While it’s too early to make definitive conclusions about the coaching change, one game into the season, the Leafs have yet to show any significant improvement over previous years.

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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-rangers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">New York Rangers</a> showed no mercy to the Pittsburgh Penguins in their opening game of the NHL season, hammering them 6-0. The game was 3-0 after the first period, and despite 29 saves from Igor Shesterkin, the result never seemed in doubt. 



Every one of the Rangers’ main players contributed to the game, with Chris Kreider scoring twice, Alexis Lafreniere adding a goal and an assist, while Artemi Panarin and Jacob Trouba both recorded two assists. 



For the Rangers, it was a clear message to the rest of the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NHL</a> that they won’t be taken lightly this season, especially after being out-hustled and physically outplayed by the eventual champions, the Florida Panthers last season in the playoffs. 



<h2>New York Rangers looking sharp in opening game of NHL season</h2>



“It takes every single guy pulling in the right direction to be successful as a team,” Chris Kreider said after the game to the media. “Some guys are going to have big nights occasionally, but it takes everyone playing the right way, pulling in the same direction to ultimately accomplish our goals.” 



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The team-first mentality could be huge for the Rangers, who boast a strong roster of talented hockey players functioning well as a unit under one of the best coaches in the league, Peter Laviolette. 



While some naysayers may point out it’s only one game and that the Rangers still need to face better teams in the league, it was a major performance from a team that had the best record in the regular season last year but at times wilted due to fatigue in the playoffs—something they want to shed.



<h2>Igor Shesterkin Contract Talks</h2>



Despite reportedly turning down the highest contract ever offered to an NHL goalie, Igor Shesterkin remained focused on the team’s success, opting not to discuss his contract situation after the win. 



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The Rangers relied heavily on Shesterkin early in the game, particularly during a challenging first period where he made 10 crucial saves to keep the Penguins scoreless. 


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It has been an exciting season in the NHL, but the best is yet to come. This Stanley Cup final will be special because neither the Vegas Golden Knights nor the Florida Panthers have ever won the title. Every time a new team can become a champion, the excitement rises.



The Golden Knights had a great run to begin their short history as a franchise. They were introduced to the league in the 2017-2018 season, when they reached the final in their inaugural year. However, they are looking for revenge considering they lost it 4-1 to the Washington Capitals.


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The Panthers are also going for their first championship. They have already been in the final in 1996, but they haven’t been in the last series again since them. That time they were defeated 4-0 by the Colorado Avalanche, so they will be looking to make history.



<h2>2023 Stanley Cup Final Schedule: Vegas Golden Knights vs Florida Panthers</h2>



Game 1:&nbsp;Saturday, June 3 – 8:00 PM (ET) in Las Vegas Game 2:&nbsp;Monday, June 5 – 8:00 PM (ET) in Las Vegas Game 3:&nbsp;Thursday, June 8 – 8:00 PM (ET) in Florida Game 4:&nbsp;Saturday, June 10 – 8:00 PM (ET) in Florida Game 5:&nbsp;Tuesday, June 13 – 8:00 PM (ET) in Las Vegas* Game 6:&nbsp;Friday, June 16 – 8:00 PM (ET) in Florida* Game 7:&nbsp;Monday, June 19 – 8:00 PM (ET) in Las Vegas* *If necessary



<h2>How to watch the Stanley Cup Final 2023 in the US</h2>



The Stanley Cup Final between the Vegas Golden Knights and the Florida Panthers will be broadcast in the US on TNT, TBS (except game 5), truTV, SN, CBC, and TVAS.

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