New York Rangers at New Jersey Devils
NHL game between the New York Rangers and the New Jersey Devils on Mar 07, 2026. Final score: New York Rangers 3, New Jersey Devils 6.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 07, 2026 |
| Venue | Prudential Center |
| New York Rangers score | 3 |
| New Jersey Devils score | 6 |
Shot charts, expected goals (xG), Game Score and advanced box scores for this game are available on Hockey Alchemy.
Three Stars by Game Score
Ranked by Game Score, which rolls goals, assists, shot quality, play-driving and penalties into one number — so the best player is chosen by the box score, not by a vote.
| Player | Pos | G | A | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Jack Hughes | C | 3 | 1 | 5 | 20:44 | 0.98 | 2.69 |
| 2nd | Jesper Bratt | L | 1 | 2 | 5 | 16:51 | 0.52 | 1.98 |
| 3rd | Connor Brown | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 17:44 | 0.07 | 1.28 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (New York Rangers–New Jersey Devils) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 01:06 | NJD | Jesper Bratt | Cody Glass, Johnathan Kovacevic | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 06:26 | NYR | Will Borgen | Vincent Trocheck | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 1st 08:36 | NYR | Vladislav Gavrikov | Noah Laba, Tye Kartye | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 1st 19:47 | NJD | Dawson Mercer | Luke Hughes, Arseny Gritsyuk | 5v4 | 2–2 |
| 2nd 15:52 | NJD | Jack Hughes | Jesper Bratt, Dougie Hamilton | 5v4 | 2–3 |
| 2nd 16:53 | NYR | Will Cuylle | Braden Schneider, Taylor Raddysh | 5v5 | 3–3 |
| 3rd 08:05 | NJD | Nico Hischier | Jesper Bratt, Jack Hughes | 5v4 | 3–4 |
| 3rd 16:56 | NJD | Jack Hughes | Connor Brown | 5v5 | 3–5 |
| 3rd 19:28 | NJD | Jack Hughes | Connor Brown, Johnathan Kovacevic | 5v6 | 3–6 |
Team Comparison
| New York Rangers | New Jersey Devils | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 6 |
| Shots on goal | 20 | 35 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.43 | 4.49 |
| High-danger shots | 9 | 11 |
| Corsi % | 41.1% | 58.9% |
| Power play | 0/3 | 3/3 |
| Faceoff % | 54.8% | 45.2% |
| Hits | 23 | 9 |
| Blocks | 11 | 12 |
| Giveaways | 20 | 13 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 2 |
New York Rangers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Borgen | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 16:25 | 0.04 | 0.90 |
| Taylor Raddysh | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 16:29 | 0.00 | 0.79 |
| Tye Kartye | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 14:15 | 0.02 | 0.79 |
| Noah Laba | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15:26 | 0.04 | 0.74 |
| Will Cuylle | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 16:46 | 0.33 | 0.65 |
| Vincent Trocheck | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 22:52 | 0.08 | 0.59 |
| Braden Schneider | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19:49 | 0.01 | 0.59 |
| Vladislav Gavrikov | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 22:42 | 0.05 | 0.55 |
| Mika Zibanejad | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 24:00 | 0.05 | 0.20 |
| Matthew Robertson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:12 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Conor Sheary | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:28 | 0.12 | 0.05 |
| Adam Edstrom | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7:34 | 0.25 | 0.05 |
| Vincent Iorio | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:09 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Jaroslav Chmelar | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:30 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Alexis Lafrenière | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:44 | 0.56 | 0.00 |
| Adam Fox | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 26:28 | 0.05 | -0.05 |
| Juuso Parssinen | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6:48 | 0.29 | -0.10 |
| Gabe Perreault | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 22:21 | 0.21 | -0.10 |
New Jersey Devils Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Hughes | C | 3 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 20:44 | 0.98 | 2.69 |
| Jesper Bratt | L | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 16:51 | 0.52 | 1.98 |
| Connor Brown | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 17:44 | 0.07 | 1.28 |
| Johnathan Kovacevic | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 20:05 | 0.04 | 1.28 |
| Nico Hischier | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 20:34 | 0.27 | 0.80 |
| Dawson Mercer | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 20:07 | 0.45 | 0.75 |
| Cody Glass | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 14:28 | 0.00 | 0.74 |
| Dougie Hamilton | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 20:36 | 0.12 | 0.69 |
| Luke Hughes | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 19:13 | 0.15 | 0.59 |
| Arseny Gritsyuk | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15:21 | 0.01 | 0.34 |
| Lenni Hameenaho | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:55 | 0.02 | 0.15 |
| Timo Meier | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 19:25 | 0.59 | 0.10 |
| Paul Cotter | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:11 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Jonas Siegenthaler | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:12 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Simon Nemec | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:57 | 0.13 | 0.00 |
| Maxim Tsyplakov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5:17 | 0.04 | -0.05 |
| Brenden Dillon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:41 | 0.12 | -0.10 |
| Nick Bjugstad | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6:27 | 0.11 | -0.10 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Quick | New York Rangers | 29 | 34 | 85.3% | -1.77 | L |
| Jacob Markstrom | New Jersey Devils | 17 | 20 | 85.0% | -0.42 | W |
Analysis
The New Jersey Devils defeated the New York Rangers 6–3 on Mar 07, 2026.
New Jersey Devils generated 4.49 expected goals to New York Rangers's 2.43 — the run of play matched the result, with New Jersey Devils earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Jack Hughes led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.69 on 3 goals, 1 assist, 5 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the New York Rangers vs New Jersey Devils game?
The New Jersey Devils beat the New York Rangers 6–3 on Mar 07, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was New Jersey Devils 6, New York Rangers 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Jack Hughes led all skaters at 2.69, on 3G, 1A and 5 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
New Jersey Devils generated 4.49 expected goals and New York Rangers generated 2.43, so New Jersey Devils created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
New York Rangers put 20 shots on goal and New Jersey Devils put 35. High-danger chances went 9 to 11.
How did the goaltenders play?
Jonathan Quick stopped 29 of 34 (-1.77 goals saved above expected); Jacob Markstrom stopped 17 of 20 (-0.42 goals saved above expected).