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New Jersey Devils Set Sights on Taming Rangers at The Garden

As the New Jersey Devils prepare to face off against the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden, fans are eager to see if their team can continue their recent trend of success. The Devils have been showing a strong offensive presence in their past games, with a notable victory over the Winnipeg Jets where they scored four goals and dominated with a shooting percentage of ten percent. Their powerplay was particularly effective, netting three goals from nine shots.


Mar 11, 2024; New York, New York, USA; New York Rangers center Jack Roslovic (96) skates against the New Jersey Devils during the second period at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

The team's performance against the Pittsburgh Penguins also highlighted their scoring prowess as they found the back of the net five times from thirty-eight shots, translating into an impressive thirteen percent shooting accuracy. Again, their powerplay contributed significantly with two goals.


However, it wasn't all smooth sailing for the Devils; they faced a setback in their game against the Vegas Golden Knights. Despite putting up twenty-one shots and winning fifty-two percent of faceoffs, they only managed one goal and ultimately lost with three points conceded in even strength play.


Mar 11, 2024; New York, New York, USA; New York Rangers center Mika Zibanejad (93) skates with the puck against the New Jersey Devils during the third period at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Defensively, goaltending has been solid for New Jersey. In both wins mentioned above, goaltenders saved all but one or two shots respectively – showcasing reliability between the pipes that will be crucial when facing a formidable Rangers lineup.


Madison Square Garden is known for its electric atmosphere which can both inspire and intimidate visiting teams. The Devils will need to harness this energy positively while maintaining focus on executing plays effectively under pressure.


Mar 11, 2024; New York, New York, USA; New York Rangers center Matt Rempe (73) skates against the New Jersey Devils during the second period at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Fans can catch this exciting matchup on TNT or Max Internet on April 3rd at 7:00 PM ET as these two rivals clash in what promises to be an intense battle on ice.

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