Rangers Avoid Season Sweep Against Rival Devils

Igor Shesterkin makes 22 saves as New York beats New Jersey 4-1

Apr. 1, 2026 at 5:56am

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The New York Rangers defeated the New Jersey Devils 4-1 on Tuesday, avoiding a season sweep by their rivals. Goaltender Igor Shesterkin made 22 saves for the Rangers, who got goals from Conor Sheary, J.T. Miller, Jaroslav Chmelar, and Mika Zibanejad. The Devils' lone goal came from Connor Brown on the power play.

Why it matters

The Rangers' victory over the Devils provides them with a measure of revenge after losing both previous matchups this season. The win also snaps a six-game losing streak for New York, while New Jersey has now lost two of its last three games after a strong stretch.

The details

The Rangers jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the first period on goals by Sheary and Miller. The Devils cut the deficit to one early in the second, but Chmelar restored New York's two-goal advantage later in the frame. Zibanejad added an insurance goal in the third period to seal the victory. Shesterkin also got into a brief scuffle with Devils goalie Jacob Markstrom during the game.

  • The game was played on Tuesday, April 1, 2026.
  • Sheary and Miller scored in the first period.
  • Brown scored for the Devils early in the second period.
  • Chmelar scored in the second period to make it 3-1 Rangers.
  • Zibanejad scored in the third period to make it 4-1 Rangers.

The players

Igor Shesterkin

The Rangers' starting goaltender who made 22 saves in the win.

Conor Sheary

Rangers forward who scored the opening goal of the game.

J.T. Miller

Rangers forward who scored the second goal of the game.

Jacob Markstrom

Devils goaltender who made 19 saves in the loss.

Connor Brown

Devils forward who scored their lone goal on the power play.

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What they’re saying

“We needed to get back on track after that tough stretch, and the guys came out and played a really solid game tonight.”

— Gerard Gallant, Rangers Head Coach

What’s next

The Rangers will look to build on this win as they continue their push for a playoff spot, while the Devils will try to bounce back in their next game.

The takeaway

This game highlighted the intense rivalry between the Rangers and Devils, with both teams battling hard for the victory. The Rangers' ability to rebound from their recent losing streak and get the better of their rivals is an encouraging sign as they aim to secure a postseason berth.