New Jersey hosts the New York Rangers in the final match-up between the two clubs this season for the Battle of the Hudson.

The Devils have stepped up offensively in recent games and they'll only go as far as their scoring can take them.

While the New Jersey Devils are seemingly locked into third place in the Metropolitan Division, the New York Rangers remain uncertain about their plans after the regular season ends on April 17.

Tatar won't participate in Friday's practice session due to personal reasons, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports. The Devils noted that Tatar skated earlier Friday, but it's not yet ...