New Jersey Devils goalie Jacob Markstrom couldn’t save his teammates forever. After making one highlight stop after another — including two sensational saves in overtime — the New York Rangers beat Markstrom with one that hurt the most on their 32nd shot.
The New York Rangers’ season has fallen completely off the rails with their losing skid over the last two months, and they’ve fallen out of a postseason position after having started the campaign with a solid 12-4 record.
In desperate need of wins, the Rangers notched an overtime victory over the Devils thanks to a goal from Sam Carrick.
MANHATTAN—With Matt Rempe returning to the New York Rangers’ lineup on Thursday, many expected fireworks against the New Jersey Devils in Madison Square Garden.
The New Jersey Devils walked into Madison Square Garden to face their rival New York Rangers, trying to beat them for a third straight time. It was also the first time Matt Rempe and Kurtis MacDermid faced off following the line brawl that happened in 2024.
Sam Carrick scored with 2:12 remaining in overtime as the New York Rangers earned a 3-2 victory over the visiting New Jersey Devils on Thursday night.
While the NHL season is only halfway done, it is officially crunch time for the New York Rangers. New York has played 40 games and sits with a record of 18-20-2
Igor Shesterkin will return to the New York Rangers lineup on Thursday against the New Jersey Devils after missing the last four games.
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NEW YORK — The Rangers have been playing better since the holiday break, but for that to matter, it has to translate into results. It did Thursday night against the New Jersey Devils, a rival team near the top of the standings that blew out New York the last time they met.
Sam Carrick scored in overtime and Igor Shesterkin made 21 saves as the New York Rangers beat the New Jersey Devils 3-2 on Thursday night. Carrick one-timed a pass from Reilly Smith past Devils netminder Jacob Markstrom 2:48 into the extra session.