"Devils rookie center Adam Henrique began his 22nd birthday today with some hard skating during the team's optional practice this morning at Prudential Center.

On Tuesday, he'll play at Madison Square Garden for the first time in his young career as the Devils make their first visit of the season to the renovated arena.

"I'm kind of surprised we haven't been there, yet," Henrique said. "I'm looking forward to it. I've never played there before, but it's Madison Square Garden, so you hear about that everywhere. I'm excited for it. Playing the Rangers, guys always get up for those games.""