: Mika Zibanejad sealed the 4–1 win with his team-leading 33rd goal of the season at 3:49.
The New York Rangers defeated the New Jersey Devils 4–1 on March 31, 2026, at Madison Square Garden to close out their regular-season series. Game Summary: March 31, 2026 New Jersey Devils - New York Rangers
NEW YORK, NY - The New York Rangers avoided being swept in the season series by the Devils after picking up their first (and only) NHL Highlights | Devils vs. Rangers - March 31, 2026 : Mika Zibanejad sealed the 4–1 win with
: Igor Shesterkin made 22 saves for the win. The game featured a rare goalie altercation as Shesterkin and Devils netminder Jacob Markström dropped the gloves. Team Performance & Standings Rangers - March 31, 2026 : Igor Shesterkin
The Rangers secured a dominant victory to avoid a season sweep by their Hudson River rivals. After losing the first two matchups by identical 6–3 scores, New York relied on strong goaltending and efficient special teams to claim their first win of the season series.
: New Jersey's Connor Brown briefly cut the lead to 2–1 with a power-play goal just 51 seconds into the period. However, Jaroslav Chmelař restored the two-goal cushion for New York later in the frame.
: The Rangers jumped to a 2–0 lead with goals from Conor Sheary (8:14) and a power-play marker by J.T. Miller (13:39).