It was only a few weeks ago when the New York Rangers beat the New Jersey Devils 5-1 in Newark. Well, the schedule has brought them together again.
Almost a year after eliminating their rivals from the playoffs, the Devils are nowhere near that form. The team fired their head coach and had a busy trade deadline. Jersey is only six points out of a playoff spot yet trending the wrong way lately.
Meanwhile, New York’s busy trade deadline was a result of their Metropolitan Division-leading record. The Rangers are 2-0-0 against the Devils this season but haven’t hosted them since the 2023 postseason. Let’s see what kind of energy that the Garden will bring.
The Hudson River rivalry tends to get heated. How will Monday’s matchup unfold?
New York Rangers vs. New Jersey Devils Betting Odds
| Team | Puck Line | Total | MoneyLine |
| New Jersey Devils | +1.5
-192 |
O 6.5
-110 |
+130 |
| New York Rangers | -1.5
+160 |
U 6.5
-110 |
-155 |
| **Odds Courtesy of DraftKings** | |||
New York Rangers vs. New Jersey Devils Match Details
- Fixture: New Jersey Devils @ New York Rangers
- Date and Time: Monday, March 11, 2024, 7:00 p.m. EDT
- Location: Madison Square Garden in New York, New York
Apex Tale of the Tape
| New York Rangers | vs. | New Jersey Devils |
| 41-18-4 | Record | 31-29-4 |
| 3.32 | Goals Per Game | 3.30 |
| 31.1 | Shots Per Game | 32.0 |
| 10.7% | Shooting Percentage | 10.3% |
| 25.9% | Power Play | 22.5% |
| 52.8% | Faceoff | 53.9% |
| 552 | Penalty Minutes | 508 |
| 2.68 | Goals Against Per Game | 3.48 |
| 29.6 | Shots Against Per Game | 29.5 |
| .914 | Save Percentage | .892 |
| 83.3% | Penalty Kill | 79.1% |
| 4 | Shutouts | 0 |
Key Stats
New York Knicks
- Artemi Panarin is the team leader in goals (35), assists (52), points (87), and shots on goal (232). He has two goals and three assists against the Devils this season
- The New York Rangers are 22-8-0 at home. That .733 points percentage is the best among Eastern Conference teams
- In both games against the Devils, the Blueshirts scored five goals
- Defenseman and Rangers captain Jacob Trouba is out for this game
- New York is 2-2-1 in their last five games
New Jersey Devils
- Jesper Bratt leads the Devils in points with 64
- Despite missing extended time, Jack Hughes paces Jersey in points per game and shots on goal
- Defenseman Dougie Hamilton is out for this game
- The Devils are 30th in save percentage
- New Jersey is 1-4-0 in their last five
Match Prediction
The Rangers have had New Jersey’s number this season, especially with the Devils’ shaky defense. New York has 10 goals in two games against their rivals. Considering that the Blueshirts are sixth in goals against per game (2.00 against the Devils) and one of the NHL’s strongest home teams, the Devils are in trouble.
New York needs this game before embarking on an important road trip, highlighted by a date with Carolina on Tuesday. Every pair of points matters for this team while the Devils are trying to forge an identity for the future. Roll with the Rangers to win this game without needing overtime.
Final Pick
New York Rangers 60 Minute Line (+100)
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