Why The Ranger Fans Should Want a New Jersey Victory

USUAL FAN TURNOUT AT THE PRUDENTIAL CENTER

Although they are still in a closely matched 2-2 series with Ottawa, it appears that some Ranger fans have essentially booked their second round appearance already (we'll ignore this over-confidence problem for them a different time). 

They have been following their team with excitement and have backed them all season long and have been pumped so far this series. And most of all, they've been hating on the Devils.

This rivalry is most likely one of the most intense today. Each game between them this year has been intense and filled with memorable moments (3 simultaneous fights anyone?). These teams know each other all too well and the fans are in the action just as much.

This rivalry has a wikipedia page, and even a Seinfeld episode. These fan bases go back and forth arguing and fighting with each other.

And they may play each other next round.

Now I'll just play along with their game. Let's say the Rangers are locked in the 2nd round (I truly apologize to any Ottawa fans who are offended. I'm just entertaining this situation). If the Capitals lose and the Bruins win, that could set up the Devils-Rangers matchup.

Okay. Ask anybody what the most frustrating part of being a Rangers fan is, they'd most likely tell you it's the difficulty in buying tickets to a game. The arena holds 18,200 people and they sell out nearly every night. This causes ticket prices to spike seeing as Ranger fans are desperate for tickets. This results in many casual fans being left outside the arena for games, especially in the playoffs.

If you take a look on stubhub, the lowest price for a round 2 game 1 ticket in Madison Square Garden is around $155. That's the price right now and imagine how much higher it will get once the Rangers actually advance to the second round.

It could get expensive.

Most of you should know where I'm going by now. 

Let's just say the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey is away-fan-friendly, especially with the Ranger fans who swarm the Pru every Devils-Rangers game. New Jersey and New York are filled with Ranger fans willing to travel the small distance to the enemy arena and it seems the Pru is always blue for these contests.

The lowest price, as of this moment, to the first home game in round 2 in New Jersey is $65. Now obviously, that's still a bit pricey, but it's significantly better than coughing up $155 for seats in the nose bleed section in MSG. Therefore, this serves as the perfect opportunity for Ranger fans to see their team live this post season. 

So if you're a Ranger fan, think twice before you root against the Devils in round 1. Because they might be the only chance of seeing a Ranger playoff game live this year.