: Igor Shesterkin made 22 saves for the win. The game featured a rare goalie altercation as Shesterkin and Devils netminder Jacob Markström dropped the gloves. Team Performance & Standings
: New Jersey's Connor Brown briefly cut the lead to 2–1 with a power-play goal just 51 seconds into the period. However, Jaroslav Chmelař restored the two-goal cushion for New York later in the frame.
Rangers lead 4-1 over the Devils with goals from Cartier, Miller, Perau, and a power play goal. Marstrom and Shurkin drop gloves. YouTube·SPORTSNET New Jersey Devils - New York Rangers
The New York Rangers defeated the New Jersey Devils 4–1 on March 31, 2026, at Madison Square Garden to close out their regular-season series. Game Summary: March 31, 2026
NEW YORK, NY - The New York Rangers avoided being swept in the season series by the Devils after picking up their first (and only) NHL Highlights | Devils vs. Rangers - March 31, 2026 : Igor Shesterkin made 22 saves for the win
: Mika Zibanejad sealed the 4–1 win with his team-leading 33rd goal of the season at 3:49.
Despite the victory, both teams found themselves on the outside of the playoff picture as the 2025–26 season neared its end. Bedeviled by the Rangers | GAME STORY | New Jersey Devils However, Jaroslav Chmelař restored the two-goal cushion for
: The Rangers jumped to a 2–0 lead with goals from Conor Sheary (8:14) and a power-play marker by J.T. Miller (13:39).