NHL rivalries originate from a wide variety of sources: protracted playoff battles (Detroit-Colorado), bitter personality clashes (Anaheim under Burke-Edmonton under Lowe), regional pride (Battle of Alberta), or pure dominance (Nashville-Columbus). We love rivalries for the excitement that automatically inject into the game. When the New York Rangers come to the Wachovia Center, it’s like a carnival in South Philly.

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