New Jersey Devils at New York Rangers
NHL game between the New Jersey Devils and the New York Rangers on Mar 31, 2026. Final score: New Jersey Devils 1, New York Rangers 4.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Venue | Madison Square Garden |
| New Jersey Devils score | 1 |
| New York Rangers score | 4 |
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 | Adam Fox | D | 0 | 2 | 0 | 22:37 | 0.03 | 1.85 |
| 2nd | Jaroslav Chmelar | R | 1 | 0 | 3 | 10:31 | 0.54 | 1.41 |
| 3rd | Will Borgen | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 18:30 | 0.07 | 1.35 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (New Jersey Devils–New York Rangers) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 08:14 | NYR | Conor Sheary | Tye Kartye, Will Borgen | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 13:39 | NYR | J.T. Miller | Alexis Lafrenière, Adam Fox | 5v4 | 0–2 |
| 2nd 00:51 | NJD | Connor Brown | Nico Hischier, Luke Hughes | 4v5 | 1–2 |
| 2nd 11:12 | NYR | Jaroslav Chmelar | Braden Schneider | 5v5 | 1–3 |
| 3rd 03:49 | NYR | Mika Zibanejad | Gabe Perreault, Adam Fox | 5v5 | 1–4 |
Team Comparison
| New Jersey Devils | New York Rangers | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 23 | 22 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.30 | 3.78 |
| High-danger shots | 15 | 22 |
| Corsi % | 52.8% | 47.2% |
| Power play | 1/3 | 1/3 |
| Faceoff % | 51.9% | 48.1% |
| Hits | 19 | 33 |
| Blocks | 10 | 17 |
| Giveaways | 21 | 13 |
| Takeaways | 6 | 4 |
New Jersey Devils Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brenden Dillon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:37 | 0.06 | 0.65 |
| Nico Hischier | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19:38 | 0.40 | 0.50 |
| Simon Nemec | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:54 | 0.09 | 0.39 |
| Maxim Tsyplakov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:01 | 0.14 | 0.35 |
| Paul Cotter | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:05 | 0.33 | 0.26 |
| Luke Hughes | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 25:05 | 0.08 | 0.17 |
| Connor Brown | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 21:06 | 0.46 | 0.16 |
| Lenni Hameenaho | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10:05 | 0.51 | 0.06 |
| Cody Glass | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:39 | 0.13 | 0.05 |
| Nick Bjugstad | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:08 | 0.19 | 0.03 |
| Evgenii Dadonov | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:09 | 0.01 | 0.01 |
| Dawson Mercer | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:51 | 0.08 | -0.17 |
| Johnathan Kovacevic | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:34 | 0.02 | -0.39 |
| Timo Meier | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:29 | 0.14 | -0.43 |
| Dougie Hamilton | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:23 | 0.01 | -0.89 |
| Jesper Bratt | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:03 | 0.17 | -0.92 |
| Jack Hughes | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 21:58 | 0.31 | -0.94 |
| Jonas Siegenthaler | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:01 | 0.02 | -1.46 |
New York Rangers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Fox | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 22:37 | 0.03 | 1.85 |
| Jaroslav Chmelar | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 10:31 | 0.54 | 1.41 |
| Will Borgen | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:30 | 0.07 | 1.35 |
| Mika Zibanejad | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 17:20 | 0.43 | 1.32 |
| Tye Kartye | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 14:02 | 0.25 | 1.27 |
| Alexis Lafrenière | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 17:52 | 0.15 | 1.22 |
| Vladislav Gavrikov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:18 | 0.29 | 1.19 |
| Conor Sheary | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 12:37 | 0.41 | 1.14 |
| Gabe Perreault | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 14:42 | 0.33 | 1.13 |
| J.T. Miller | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 19:10 | 0.26 | 1.05 |
| Braden Schneider | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:35 | 0.03 | 1.04 |
| Matthew Robertson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:32 | 0.03 | 0.84 |
| Jonny Brodzinski | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:50 | 0.15 | 0.60 |
| Noah Laba | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:54 | 0.16 | 0.43 |
| Adam Sykora | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:02 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Drew Fortescue | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:48 | 0.01 | -0.14 |
| Will Cuylle | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:27 | 0.22 | -0.23 |
| Vincent Trocheck | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:07 | 0.13 | -0.24 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Markstrom | New Jersey Devils | 19 | 23 | 81.8% | -0.51 | L |
| Igor Shesterkin | New York Rangers | 22 | 23 | 95.7% | 2.18 | W |
Analysis
The New York Rangers defeated the New Jersey Devils 4–1 on Mar 31, 2026.
New York Rangers generated 3.78 expected goals to New Jersey Devils's 3.3 — the run of play matched the result, with New York Rangers earning the better chances as well as the goals; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Adam Fox led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.85 on 2 assists.
Igor Shesterkin stopped 22 of 23, worth 2.18 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the New Jersey Devils vs New York Rangers game?
The New York Rangers beat the New Jersey Devils 4–1 on Mar 31, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was New York Rangers 4, New Jersey Devils 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Adam Fox led all skaters at 1.85, on 0G, 2A and 0 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
New York Rangers generated 3.78 expected goals and New Jersey Devils generated 3.3, so New York Rangers created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
New Jersey Devils put 23 shots on goal and New York Rangers put 22. High-danger chances went 15 to 22.
How did the goaltenders play?
Jacob Markstrom stopped 19 of 23 (-0.51 goals saved above expected); Igor Shesterkin stopped 22 of 23 (2.18 goals saved above expected).