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New Jersey Devils turn 3 power-play goals into separation against the New York Rangers at Prudential Center

The New Jersey Devils moved to 32-29-2 with 6 points after a 6-3 result over the the New York Rangers, who carried a 24-30-8 record with 3 points into Prudential Center.


Mar 7, 2026; Newark, New Jersey, USA; New Jersey Devils goaltender Jacob Markstrom (25) follows the puck against the New York Rangers during the third period at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Salus-Imagn Images

First period


The New Jersey Devils scored 2 goals in the first period while the the New York Rangers scored 2 goals in the first period.


The Devs finished the night with 35 shots and a 17 percent shooting rate.


The Rangers recorded 20 shots and a 15 percent shooting rate.


Second period


The New Jersey Devils added 1 goal in the second period while the the New York Rangers added 1 goal in the second period.


The Devs went 3-for-3 on the power play with 7 shots, and the Rangers went 0-for-4 on the power play with 4 shots.


New Jersey Devils vs New York Rangers match summary captured the special-teams gap, with the Devs logging 6 power-play assists and the Blueshirts finishing with 0 power-play goals.


Mar 7, 2026; Newark, New Jersey, USA; New York Rangers defenseman Adam Fox (23) looks to move the puck against the New Jersey Devils during the third period at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Salus-Imagn Images

Third period


The New Jersey Devils scored 3 goals in the third period while the the New York Rangers scored 0 goals in the third period.


The Devs added 1 empty-net goal and finished with 13 giveaways, and the Rangers finished with 22 giveaways.


The Rangers delivered 23 hits and blocked 11 shots, and the Devs recorded 9 hits and blocked 12 shots.


Jacob Markstrom earned the win with 17 saves on 20 shots against, and the Rangers goalie took the loss with 29 saves on 35 shots against.


Jack Hughes led the Devs with 3 goals and 4 points, Jesper Bratt posted 1 goal and 3 points, and Nico Hischier finished with 1 goal.


The Devs closed the game with a 45 percent faceoff win rate on 62 draws, and the Rangers posted a 55 percent faceoff win rate on 62 draws.


The New Jersey Devils final whistle reaction centered on a 6-goal output and 3-for-3 power-play work, and the New Jersey Devils match rating leaned on 17 total points and 11 assists.


The New Jersey Devils post-game interviews followed a national broadcast on ABC in front of an attendance of 16514 at Prudential Center.


Mar 7, 2026; Newark, New Jersey, USA; New Jersey Devils center Jack Hughes (86) scores a goal against the New York Rangers during the third period at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Salus-Imagn Images

The New Jersey Devils are scheduled to host the Detroit Red Wings at Prudential Center in Newark on 03/08/2026 at 7:00 PM EDT, with the broadcast on ESPN.


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