Devils vs Rangers Matchup Heats Up at MSG

New Jersey and New York face off in key Metropolitan Division clash

Mar. 18, 2026 at 3:18am

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The New Jersey Devils and New York Rangers, two teams battling for playoff positioning in the Metropolitan Division, will meet on Wednesday night at Madison Square Garden. The Devils are 34-31-2 on the season and sit seventh in the division, while the Rangers are 28-31-8 and in last place. Both teams have shown signs of improvement lately, with the Devils winning six of their last eight and the Rangers winning four of their last five.

Why it matters

This matchup is important for both teams as they try to climb up the standings in the competitive Metropolitan Division. A win could help the Devils solidify their playoff position, while a victory for the Rangers would give them a chance to gain ground on their division rivals.

The details

The Devils are led by Jesper Bratt, who has 15 goals and 37 assists on the season. Nico Hischier has also been a key contributor with 23 goals and 27 assists. In net, Jacob Markstrom has a 3.10 goals against average and an .885 save percentage. For the Rangers, Mika Zibanejad has been their top scorer with 27 goals and 36 assists, while Vincent Trocheck has added 14 goals and 33 assists. Igor Shesterkin has a 2.50 goals against average and a .913 save percentage.

  • The Devils and Rangers will face off on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 7:00 PM EDT.

The players

Jesper Bratt

The Devils' leading scorer with 15 goals and 37 assists this season.

Nico Hischier

The Devils' second-leading scorer with 23 goals and 27 assists.

Jacob Markstrom

The Devils' starting goaltender, who has a 3.10 goals against average and an .885 save percentage.

Mika Zibanejad

The Rangers' leading scorer with 27 goals and 36 assists.

Vincent Trocheck

The Rangers' second-leading scorer with 14 goals and 33 assists.

Igor Shesterkin

The Rangers' starting goaltender, who has a 2.50 goals against average and a .913 save percentage.

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What they’re saying

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