The Devils moved into second place in the division because the Rangers lost to the Capitals.

Quietly and methodically, the Devils have moved within 5 points of the Rangers, the best team in hockey.

The Devils move two and the Rangers one.

Washington is now 16-0-1 in games between the two teams played here since the Devils moved to New Jersey.

The Devils, champions of 1995, are fifth in the division, but moving upward in the conference.

"The Devil didn't move from his chair," he said.

But it seemed as if the Devils could not move on.

Should the Devils move on to face Toronto in the second round, Stevens will be the focus of much debate.

The workouts draw a handful of spectators, and the Devils move through drills with quiet precision.

The Devils, who have been reported to be nearly $70 million in debt, would move into the arena in 2007.