Devils Upend Rangers Behind Hughes, Brown

New Jersey extends hot streak with 6-3 victory over New York

Mar. 19, 2026 at 7:35am

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Olympic hero Jack Hughes and Connor Brown each collected one goal and two assists, fueling the visiting New Jersey Devils to a 6-3 victory over the New York Rangers on Wednesday. The Devils have won seven of their last nine games, while the Rangers have lost two straight following a season-high four-game winning streak.

Why it matters

The Devils' victory over their division rival Rangers extends their recent hot streak and keeps them in the playoff hunt in the Eastern Conference. For the Rangers, the loss is a setback as they try to climb back into playoff position.

The details

Hughes used a toe-drag to create space and fed Brown, who scored on the power play to give the Devils a 3-2 lead in the second period. Timo Meier and Conor Sheary each scored in the third period to extend the Devils' lead, before Hughes added a late goal. New Jersey enjoyed a 17-2 advantage in shots on goal in the first period but only led 2-1 at the end of the frame.

  • The game was played on Wednesday, March 19, 2026.
  • The Devils have won seven of their last nine games.
  • The Rangers had won a season-high four straight games before this loss.

The players

Jack Hughes

An Olympic hero and key player for the New Jersey Devils, who had a big game with one goal and two assists.

Connor Brown

A Devils forward who scored a goal and added two assists in the win.

Nico Hischier

The Devils' captain, who scored a goal and recorded an assist in the victory.

Mika Zibanejad

The Rangers' leading goal scorer, who tallied his 28th goal of the season in the loss.

Jonathan Quick

The Rangers' goaltender, who made 33 saves in the defeat.

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What they’re saying

“We must continue to build on this momentum and keep pushing for a playoff spot.”

— Nico Hischier, Devils Captain

“We had our chances, but couldn't capitalize. We need to regroup and get back on track.”

— Mika Zibanejad, Rangers Forward

What’s next

The Devils will look to continue their hot streak when they host the Boston Bruins on Saturday, March 22nd. The Rangers will try to bounce back when they visit the Washington Capitals on Friday, March 21st.

The takeaway

The Devils' victory over their division rival Rangers showcases their ability to win tough road games and keep pace in the Eastern Conference playoff race. For the Rangers, the loss is a missed opportunity to gain ground, but they will look to regroup and get back on track in their next game.