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Rangers Defeat Devils 4-1 Behind Shesterkin's 22 Saves
Rookie Jaroslav Chmelar and Mika Zibanejad also scored for the Rangers in the victory.
Apr. 1, 2026 at 3:41am
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The New York Rangers defeated the New Jersey Devils 4-1 on Tuesday night, with goals from Conor Sheary, J.T. Miller, rookie Jaroslav Chmelar, and Mika Zibanejad. Goaltender Igor Shesterkin made 22 saves to lead the Rangers to the win.
Why it matters
The Rangers' victory over their division rival Devils keeps them in the hunt for a playoff spot in the competitive Metropolitan Division of the NHL. Shesterkin's strong goaltending performance was crucial to the Rangers' success.
The details
Sheary and Miller scored first-period goals to give the Rangers an early lead. Rookie Jaroslav Chmelar and veteran Mika Zibanejad added goals later in the game to extend the Rangers' advantage. Shesterkin turned aside 22 of the 23 shots he faced to earn the win in net for New York.
- The game was played on Tuesday, April 1, 2026.
The players
Igor Shesterkin
The Rangers' starting goaltender who made 22 saves in the victory.
Conor Sheary
A Rangers forward who scored one of the team's first-period goals.
J.T. Miller
A Rangers forward who also scored a first-period goal.
Jaroslav Chmelar
A rookie Rangers player who scored a goal in the game.
Mika Zibanejad
A veteran Rangers forward who scored a goal in the win.
What they’re saying
“We played a solid 60 minutes and got contributions from throughout the lineup. Shesterkin was great in net for us.”
— 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 in the Metropolitan Division. Their next game is on Thursday against the Pittsburgh Penguins.
The takeaway
The Rangers' balanced scoring attack and strong goaltending performance from Shesterkin were key factors in their important divisional win over the Devils. This victory keeps the Rangers in the hunt for a postseason berth.
