New York Rangers
Current season record
7–6–1 · 15 pts
Wins–losses–overtime losses · 2026-27
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vs. Edmonton Oilers
Game Analysis →Team information checked Oct 29, 2026.
New York Rangers vs New Jersey Devils — Monday, December 23, 2024 Game Analysis
New York Rangers at New Jersey Devils at Prudential Center. Final.
New York Rangers vs New Jersey Devils Game Summary — Monday, December 23, 2024
By Hockey in 60
Initial summary · A fuller recap will replace this when published.
New Jersey Devils defeated New York Rangers 5–0. The game was played at Prudential Center.
A brief summary of the verified result. Source: ESPN game record. Detailed reporting is shown when available.
New York Rangers vs New Jersey Devils Game Analysis — Monday, December 23, 2024
By Hockey in 60
New Jersey Devils paired the victory with a 30–12 advantage in shots on goal, accounting for 71.4% of the two teams’ combined shots. It recorded 2.5 times as many shots on target, a substantial volume advantage alongside the win. Shot totals alone do not show the quality of those chances or how the balance changed while either team was protecting a lead.
New York Rangers converted 0 of 4 power plays (0.0%); New Jersey Devils converted 3 of 4 power plays (75.0%). The 3-goal net power-play edge accounted for part of the 5-goal final margin. This identifies special teams as a meaningful scoring difference, without proving how the game would have unfolded with different penalties.
New York Rangers won 55% of faceoffs yet was outshot 30–12. The faceoff advantage was not accompanied by a shot-volume advantage in the full-game totals. Winning a draw can provide an initial chance to control the puck, but it does not establish sustained possession or attacking pressure; zone entries, puck recovery and chance-quality data would be needed to explain the disconnect.
Hockey in 60’s interpretation of verified game statistics, highlighting meaningful differences and what they suggest about the result. Comparisons describe this game, not season averages. Source: ESPN game statistics.
New York Rangers vs New Jersey Devils Official Game Highlights — Monday, December 23, 2024
New York Rangers vs New Jersey Devils Game Statistics — Monday, December 23, 2024
| Statistic | New York Rangers | New Jersey Devils |
|---|---|---|
| Shots on goal | 12 | 30 |
| Power-play goals | 0 | 3 |
| Power-play opportunities | 4 | 4 |
| Power-play conversion (%) | 0.0 | 75.0 |
| Faceoffs won (%) | 55.0 | 45.0 |
| Hits | 26 | 16 |
| Blocked shots | 8 | 13 |
| Takeaways | 1 | 5 |
| Giveaways | 18 | 17 |
| Penalty minutes | 24 | 24 |
Source: ESPN game statistics.
Scoring and goaltending
New Jersey Devils won 5–0 at Prudential Center.
Who scored
- Jack Hughes Goal (14) Wrist Shot, assists: Jesper Bratt (30), Dougie Hamilton (18)
- Timo Meier Goal (13) Snap Shot, assists: Dawson Mercer (10), Ondrej Palat (8)
- Jack Hughes Goal (15) Wrist Shot, assists: Luke Hughes (12), Jesper Bratt (31)
- Stefan Noesen Goal (16) Wrist Shot, assists: Nico Hischier (16), Timo Meier (14)
- Dawson Mercer Goal (8) Batted, assists: Jack Hughes (30), Luke Hughes (13)
Goalies
- Jonathan Quick stopped 25 of 30 for New York Rangers.
- Jacob Markstrom stopped 12 of 12 for New Jersey Devils.
Jack Hughes Goal (14) Wrist Shot, assists: Jesper Bratt (30), Dougie Hamilton (18) That made the score 0–1 in the 1st, and New Jersey Devils stayed ahead.