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Jack Hughes scores twice, Markstrom posts second straight shutout as Devils beat Rangers, 5-0

New York Rangers vs. New Jersey Devils: Game Highlights

Timo Meier, Stefan Noesen and Dawson Mercer also scored for New Jersey, which is 7-2-1 in December. Hughes added an assist on the last goal to post a three-point game.

Markstrom, who shut out the Penguins on Saturday, wasn't tested much. His best save came early in the third period on a shot from the left circle by Artemi Panarin.

Jonathan Quick made 25 saves for the Rangers, who have lost 13 of 17 games. Chris Kreider was a healthy scratch.

The game was feisty, with two fights and plenty more post-whistle pushing and shoving.

Takeaways Rangers: New York looks lost on the ice. The power play was 0 for 4. The Rangers had two too many men on the ice in the second period and both resulted in power-play goals, two of the three for New Jersey. Their passing was atrocious.

Devils: New Jersey has been a well-oiled machine since early November, with a 16-6-1 record since a 3-0 loss at Calgary on Nov. 1. Hughes has 15 goals in 22 career games against the Rangers.

Key moment Hughes' first goal at 4:29 of the first period set the tone and it was a little lucky. His shot from the left circle was deflected by recently acquired Rangers defenseman Will Borgen.

Key stats This was the seventh straight game the Devils have allowed 20 shots or fewer, and Hughes now has points against the Rangers in 11 straight games.

Up next The NHL starts its holiday break on Tuesday. The Rangers visit Tampa Bay on Saturday. New Jersey stays home and hosts Carolina on Friday night.

Regular Season Series

NJ leads series 2-0

Scoring Summary

Goal 1st Period 4:29 Jack Hughes Goal (14) Wrist Shot, assists: Jesper Bratt (30), Dougie Hamilton (18)
Goal 2nd Period 4:41 Timo Meier Goal (13) Snap Shot, assists: Dawson Mercer (10), Ondrej Palat (8)
Goal 2nd Period 11:13 Jack Hughes Goal (15) Wrist Shot, assists: Luke Hughes (12), Jesper Bratt (31)
Goal 3rd Period 8:00 Stefan Noesen Goal (16) Wrist Shot, assists: Nico Hischier (16), Timo Meier (14)
Goal 3rd Period 12:35 Dawson Mercer Goal (8) Batted, assists: Jack Hughes (30), Luke Hughes (13)

Statistics

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8 Blocked Shots 13
26 Hits 16
1 Takeaways 5
12 Shots 30
0 Power Play Goals 3
4 Power Play Opportunities 4
0.0 Power Play Percentage 75.0
0 Short Handed Goals 0
0 Shootout Goals 0
22 Faceoffs Won 18
55.0 Faceoff Win Percent 45.0
18 Giveaways 17
9 Total Penalties 9
24 Penalty Minutes 24
New Jersey Devils New Jersey Devils Injuries
NAME, POS STATUS DATE
Thomas Bordeleau, C Out Jul 2
Johnathan Kovacevic, D Out Jul 2
Nico Hischier, C Out May 16
Jesper Bratt, LW Out May 5
Luke Hughes, D Out May 5
New York Rangers New York Rangers Injuries
NAME, POS STATUS DATE
Adam Edstrom, C Injured Reserve Jul 3
Brett Berard, LW Out May 12
Braden Schneider, D Out Apr 21
Carson Soucy, D Out Apr 17

Game Information

Prudential Center

Location: Newark, NJ
Attendance: 16,514 | Capacity:

2024-25 Metropolitan Division Standings

TEAM W L PTS OTL
Washington 51 22 111 9
Carolina 47 30 99 5
New Jersey 42 33 91 7
Columbus 40 33 89 9
NY Rangers 39 36 85 7
NY Islanders 35 35 82 12
Pittsburgh 34 36 80 12
Philadelphia 33 39 76 10
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