The New York Rangers roll into Prudential Center with their playoff hopes hanging by a thread, sitting just two points behind Montreal for the final Eastern Conference playoff spot with their explosive offense averaging over three goals per game.
Standing in their way are the New Jersey Devils, who bring a stifling defense that ranks sixth in the league, allowing only 2.62 goals per game, and have won three of their last four contests including a recent sweep of Minnesota.
Saturday's metropolitan showdown features a Rangers team desperate to even the season series at 2-2, while the Devils look to extend their winning streak and further cement their playoff position as the home team hosts the away team in what promises to be another classic chapter in this fierce rivalry.
New Jersey Devils vs. New York Rangers prediction: who will win?
For today's New Jersey Devils vs New York Rangers matchup, our predictive model gives the Devils a 72.5% chance of defeating the Rangers.
New Jersey Devils: 72.5% win probability
- Superior position in standings (6th vs 9th in Eastern Conference)
- Better goal differential (+26 compared to Rangers' -19)
- Stronger recent form with 3 wins in last 5 games (WWLWL vs Rangers' WWLLW)
New York Rangers: 27.5% win probability
- Defensive vulnerability (249 goals against, 34 more than Devils)
- Lower points total (79 points in 75 games vs Devils' 87 in 76)
- Inconsistent performance on the road (reflected in their 9th place standing)
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New Jersey Devils vs. New York Rangers odds
Here are the current odds for the NHL showdown between the New York Rangers and the home team New Jersey Devils on Saturday, April 05.
| New Jersey Devils | New York Rangers | |
|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | -120 (via bet365 US) | +100 (via bet365 US) |
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New Jersey Devils vs. New York Rangers preview
The Hudson River rivalry heats up Saturday as the Devils host the Rangers in a matchup with huge playoff implications at the Prudential Center.
New York enters this one clinging to playoff hopes – sitting just two points behind Montreal for the final Eastern Conference spot – while the Devils look to strengthen their sixth-place position and narrow the gap with Florida.
Both teams are coming off victories against Minnesota, but New Jersey brings the stronger momentum with two consecutive wins and a stingy defense that's giving up just 2.62 goals per game, good for sixth in the league.
The Rangers' offensive trio of Panarin, Fox, and Trocheck will face a tough test against a Devils penalty kill that ranks fourth in the NHL, though New York has managed to put up five goals in each of their last two outings.
Keep an eye on Devils' playmaker Jesper Bratt, who's quietly having a stellar season with 86 points including 66 assists, while Nico Hischier provides the finishing touch with 34 goals.
These teams have split their three previous meetings this season, with New Jersey holding a 2-1 edge in the four-game season series.
The goaltending battle between Shesterkin and Markstrom could end up being the difference-maker, with Markstrom posting slightly better numbers and coming off a solid 28-save performance.
Given the Rangers' recent defensive struggles on the road and the Devils' hot special teams play – converting over 28 percent of their power plays – expect a tight but high-scoring affair that could well tip in the home team's favor.
Key stats
- 1New Jersey Devils rank 6th in Eastern Conference with 87 points while Rangers sit 9th with 79 points
- 2Devils hold better recent form (WWLWL) compared to Rangers (WWLLW)
- 3Devils have better goal difference (+26) than Rangers (+3)
- 4Devils have won 40 games this season while Rangers have 36 wins, showing Devils' stronger overall performance
New Jersey Devils vs. New York Rangers form
New Jersey Devils vs. New York Rangers head to head
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Jan 10, 2025
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Dec 23, 2024
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5 : 0
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Oct 1, 2024
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3 : 1
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Apr 3, 2024
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