New Jersey Devils at New York Rangers
NHL game between the New Jersey Devils and the New York Rangers on Mar 18, 2026. Final score: New Jersey Devils 6, New York Rangers 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 18, 2026 |
| Venue | Madison Square Garden |
| New Jersey Devils score | 6 |
| New York Rangers score | 3 |
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 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 17:48 | 0.54 | 3.05 |
| 2nd | Connor Brown | R | 1 | 2 | 1 | 16:03 | 0.12 | 2.64 |
| 3rd | Johnathan Kovacevic | D | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:53 | 0.07 | 2.16 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (New Jersey Devils–New York Rangers) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 15:20 | NYR | Vladislav Gavrikov | Alexis Lafrenière | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 16:14 | NJD | Nico Hischier | Connor Brown, Jesper Bratt | 4v5 | 1–1 |
| 1st 19:16 | NJD | Arseny Gritsyuk | — | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 2nd 00:19 | NYR | Mika Zibanejad | Gabe Perreault | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 2nd 11:36 | NJD | Connor Brown | Jack Hughes, Nico Hischier | 4v5 | 3–2 |
| 3rd 06:29 | NJD | Timo Meier | Paul Cotter | 5v5 | 4–2 |
| 3rd 09:41 | NYR | Conor Sheary | Matthew Robertson, J.T. Miller | 5v5 | 4–3 |
| 3rd 13:05 | NJD | Jack Hughes | Simon Nemec, Connor Brown | 5v5 | 5–3 |
| 3rd 16:22 | NJD | Jesper Bratt | Brenden Dillon, Jack Hughes | 5v5 | 6–3 |
Team Comparison
| New Jersey Devils | New York Rangers | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 6 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 39 | 18 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 4.56 | 1.72 |
| High-danger shots | 12 | 15 |
| Corsi % | 59.6% | 40.4% |
| Power play | 2/4 | 0/2 |
| Faceoff % | 50.8% | 49.2% |
| Hits | 14 | 25 |
| Blocks | 12 | 8 |
| Giveaways | 17 | 23 |
| Takeaways | 6 | 5 |
New Jersey Devils Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Hughes | C | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 17:48 | 0.54 | 3.05 |
| Connor Brown | R | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 16:03 | 0.12 | 2.64 |
| Johnathan Kovacevic | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:53 | 0.07 | 2.16 |
| Arseny Gritsyuk | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 17:08 | 0.17 | 2.03 |
| Brenden Dillon | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 18:43 | 0.04 | 1.69 |
| Luke Hughes | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 23:52 | 0.07 | 1.69 |
| Jesper Bratt | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 15:14 | 0.12 | 1.65 |
| Simon Nemec | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:53 | 0.06 | 1.34 |
| Nico Hischier | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 18:52 | 1.05 | 1.31 |
| Paul Cotter | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8:57 | 0.06 | 1.16 |
| Timo Meier | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 18:57 | 1.08 | 0.93 |
| Lenni Hameenaho | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:58 | 0.04 | 0.82 |
| Cody Glass | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:25 | 0.19 | 0.74 |
| Nick Bjugstad | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:06 | 0.03 | 0.58 |
| Maxim Tsyplakov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9:43 | 0.49 | 0.31 |
| Dawson Mercer | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 19:20 | 0.43 | -0.07 |
| Dougie Hamilton | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:27 | 0.03 | -0.25 |
| Jonas Siegenthaler | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:13 | 0.02 | -0.39 |
New York Rangers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexis Lafrenière | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 19:33 | 0.74 | 0.93 |
| Gabe Perreault | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19:00 | 0.08 | 0.70 |
| Vladislav Gavrikov | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 26:31 | 0.10 | 0.66 |
| Conor Sheary | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 14:10 | 0.28 | 0.57 |
| Mika Zibanejad | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 21:23 | 0.19 | 0.45 |
| J.T. Miller | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 17:35 | 0.00 | -0.02 |
| Will Cuylle | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:13 | 0.00 | -0.06 |
| Adam Fox | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 26:44 | 0.10 | -0.13 |
| Vincent Trocheck | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:34 | 0.02 | -0.26 |
| Noah Laba | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:40 | 0.03 | -0.35 |
| Urho Vaakanainen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3:05 | 0.00 | -0.43 |
| Taylor Raddysh | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:13 | 0.03 | -0.43 |
| Adam Edstrom | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:33 | 0.07 | -0.70 |
| Jaroslav Chmelar | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:55 | 0.00 | -0.89 |
| Braden Schneider | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:26 | 0.02 | -0.90 |
| Tye Kartye | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:09 | 0.00 | -0.95 |
| Matthew Robertson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 21:11 | 0.14 | -1.13 |
| Will Borgen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:19 | 0.01 | -1.34 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Markstrom | New Jersey Devils | 15 | 18 | 83.3% | -1.20 | W |
| Jonathan Quick | New York Rangers | 33 | 39 | 84.6% | -1.41 | L |
Analysis
The New Jersey Devils defeated the New York Rangers 6–3 on Mar 18, 2026.
New York Rangers generated 1.72 expected goals to New Jersey Devils's 4.56 — 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 3.05 on 1 goal, 2 assists, 5 shots on goal.
Jacob Markstrom stopped 15 of 18, worth -1.2 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the New Jersey Devils vs New York Rangers game?
The New Jersey Devils beat the New York Rangers 6–3 on Mar 18, 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 3.05, on 1G, 2A and 5 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
New York Rangers generated 1.72 expected goals and New Jersey Devils generated 4.56, so New Jersey Devils created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
New Jersey Devils put 39 shots on goal and New York Rangers put 18. High-danger chances went 12 to 15.
How did the goaltenders play?
Jacob Markstrom stopped 15 of 18 (-1.2 goals saved above expected); Jonathan Quick stopped 33 of 39 (-1.41 goals saved above expected).