New Jersey Devils vs New York Rangers: Power Play Pays Once, Even-Strength Stays Quiet at Madison Square Garden

The New Jersey Devils moved to 38-34-2 with 1 point, while the New York Rangers moved to 31-35-9 with 4 points, as the game ended 4-1 at Madison Square Garden.

New Jersey Devils vs New York Rangers final score

First period

The New Jersey Devils finished the period with 0 goals as the Rangers scored 2.

The Devs recorded 23 shots in the game, and the Blueshirts finished with 22 shots.

The Devils registered 19 hits, while the Rangers logged 33 hits.

Second period

The Devils scored their 1 goal on the power play, going 1-for-3 with 4 power-play shots.

Connor Brown scored that goal and finished with 3 shots.

Luke Hughes led the Devils with 1 assist and posted 4 shots.

Nico Hischier added 1 assist on the Devils’ power-play tally.

The Rangers added 1 goal in the period and finished 1-for-3 on the power play.

Third period

The Devils were held to 0 goals in the third period as the Rangers scored 1.

Jacob Markstrom made 18 saves on 22 shots against and was charged with 4 goals against.

Igor Shesterkin stopped 22 shots on 23 against as New York held New Jersey to a 4 percent shooting rate.

The Devils won 28 faceoffs and the Rangers won 26, a detail that shaped the New Jersey Devils vs New York Rangers review without changing the scoring line.

The New Jersey Devils vs New York Rangers scoreline review also reflected New Jersey’s 21 giveaways against New York’s 15, while the Devils finished with 6 takeaways to the Rangers’ 4.

The New Jersey Devils match rating conversation starts with special teams, because both clubs scored 1 power-play goal on 3 opportunities.

The Devils return home for a game against the Washington Capitals at Prudential Center in Newark on 7:30 PM EDT on 2026-04-02, with viewing available on ESPN+ and Hulu.

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