- Matchup: New Jersey Devils vs New York Rangers
- Date: Tuesday, March 31, 2026
- Venue: Madison Square Garden, New York, NY
- Broadcast: MSG Network
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The New York Rangers (30-35-9) will welcome the New Jersey Devils (38-33-2) to Madison Square Garden this Tuesday.
The New Jersey Devils enjoyed a successful outing with a 5-3 victory over the Blackhawks in their previous game. They incurred 6 penalty minutes during this matchup, converting 1 of their 2 power play attempts into a goal. With a strong offensive display, the Devils converted 5 of their 40 shots on target.
When playing at even strength, the Devils allowed 185 goals against while scoring 158. Their opponents have been granted 185 power play chances this season (ranked 32nd in the NHL), resulting in 38 goals against. New Jersey has tallied 200 goals (ranked 27th in the league) while allowing 223. With 2,186 shots faced, they hold a shooting percentage of 9.2%. Currently, they have 78 points, translating to a points percentage of .534, and they’ve faced 2,008 shots, achieving a save percentage of .889. On the power play, the Devils have earned 188 opportunities and scored 42 goals, giving them a conversion rate of 22.34%.
In goal for this matchup will be Jacob Markstrom. Over his career, Markstrom has appeared in 575 games with an overall record of 263 wins, 229 losses, and 64 overtime losses. He has been scored on 1,508 times, posting a goals-against average of 2.71. Markstrom has faced 16,158 shots and boasts a save percentage of .907 over 28,401 minutes played. He has achieved 290 quality starts throughout his career, with a quality start percentage of .521.
The New York Rangers recently faced off against the Panthers, securing a 3-1 win. They had 1 power play opportunity but couldn’t capitalize. The Rangers scored 3 goals from 21 total shots during the game.
This season, New York has taken 1,876 shots (27th in the NHL) and possesses a shooting percentage of 11.09%, while allowing 2,168 shots against. Their penalty kill percentage stands at 78.67%, fending off opponents’ 225 power play chances, while their save percentage is 89.3%. On the power play, the Rangers have had 189 opportunities with a conversion rate of 24.34%, achieving 162 goals at even strength and 46 on the power play (ranking 16th in the NHL). They have allowed 231 goals, including 183 at even strength and 48 while shorthanded. Throughout the season, the New York Rangers have gathered 208 goals, equating to 69 points and a points percentage of .466.
Between the pipes for New York is Igor Shesterkin, who has stopped 8,635 of the 9,421 shots he has faced, resulting in a save rate of .917. With a career record of 185 wins, 104 losses, and 28 overtime losses, Shesterkin has participated in 320 games, starting 315, and his total ice time is 14,636 minutes. He boasts a quality start percentage of 62.9%, with 198 quality starts in his professional journey. The opposition averages 2.50 goals per game, having scored 786 goals against him overall.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NHL game against the spread or moneyline?
Expert’s Prediction: Bet on New Jersey
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