New York Rangers vs New Jersey Devils
2024-25 Season Series: Rangers 1-3 Devils
How to Watch: US TV: ABC; ESPN+. Canada TV: SN1; Sportsnet.
Time: 3 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST)
Our second game of NHL predictions has the first meeting of the season between the New York Rangers and the New Jersey Devils. The Blueshirts are likely to go with Igor Shesterkin in goal for this game. New York is 3-5-2 in its previous 10 games. However, the Rangers did get a win in its last outing. Mika Zibanejad leads the team in goals (25), assists (31), and points (56).
Jacob Markstrom is expected to draw the start for the Devils, who are 4-6 in their last 10 games. However, New Jersey is a on a three-game winning streak prior to this Metro area rivalry. Nico Hischier and Jesper Bratt are tied for the team’s lead in points with 45.
The Rangers will have plenty of lineup changes after being a seller at the trade deadline. New Jersey should win the first meeting of the season at home.
Prediction: Devils win 3-2.
