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The Tuesday NHL schedule includes the New Jersey Devils (38-33-2) visiting the New York Rangers (30-35-9) at Madison Square Garden, starting at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Devils are 13th and the Rangers 16th in the Eastern Conference.
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Devils vs. Rangers: March 31 Viewing Options
- Date: Tuesday, March 31, 2026
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: New York City, New York
- Venue: Madison Square Garden
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Devils' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.74 | 27th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.05 | 16th |
| Shots | 29.9 | 4th |
| Shots Allowed | 27.4 | 13th |
| Power Play % | 22.34% | 11th |
| Penalty Kill % | 79.46% | 15th |
Rangers' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.81 | 26th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.12 | 21st |
| Shots | 25.2 | 30th |
| Shots Allowed | 29.2 | 22nd |
| Power Play % | 24.34% | 5th |
| Penalty Kill % | 78.67% | 19th |
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Devils vs. Rangers Top Players
Devils
- With 22 goals and 41 assists this season, Jack Hughes is one of New Jersey's leading contributors (63 points).
- Jesper Bratt is another of New Jersey's top contributors currently with 62 total points (19 goals and 43 assists) to his name.
- On 192 shots (for 26 goals) and 31 assists, Nico Hischier has recorded 57 points this season.
- Jacob Markstrom (22-17-1) has a 3.1 goals against average and a save percentage of .884 for New Jersey.
Rangers
- Mika Zibanejad's 69 points make him an important offensive option for New York. He has 32 goals and 37 assists in 73 games.
- Alexis Lafreniere has racked up 51 total points (0.7 per game) this campaign. He has 22 goals and 29 assists.
- Vincent Trocheck is a top contributor on offense for New York with 15 goals and 34 assists.
- Igor Shesterkin is 23-16-6 on the season, allowing 116 goals (2.6 goals against average) and collecting 1,187 saves with a .911 save percentage (sixth-best in the league).
Devils vs. Rangers Injury Report
Devils
Zack MacEwen: Out For Season (Acl),
Stefan Noesen: Out For Season (Knee),
Arseni Gritsyuk: Day-To-Day (Undisclosed),
Brett Pesce: Out (Lower Body)
Rangers
Urho Vaakanainen: Out (Upper Body),
Matthew Rempe: Out For Season (Thumb),
Jonathan Quick: Day-To-Day (Upper Body)
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Devils' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/26/2026 | Predators | W 4-2 | Away |
| 3/28/2026 | Hurricanes | L 5-2 | Away |
| 3/29/2026 | Blackhawks | W 5-3 | Home |
| 3/31/2026 | Rangers | - | Away |
| 4/2/2026 | Capitals | - | Home |
| 4/4/2026 | Canadiens | - | Home |
| 4/5/2026 | Canadiens | - | Away |
Rangers' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/25/2026 | Maple Leafs | L 4-3 | Away |
| 3/27/2026 | Blackhawks | W 6-1 | Home |
| 3/29/2026 | Panthers | W 3-1 | Home |
| 3/31/2026 | Devils | - | Home |
| 4/2/2026 | Canadiens | - | Home |
| 4/4/2026 | Red Wings | - | Home |
| 4/5/2026 | Capitals | - | Home |