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New York Rangers vs. New Jersey Devils: Preview, Predictions and Picks for April 5, 2025

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Apr 5, 2025 12:40 PM
The New Jersey Devils, fresh off a shootout victory, welcome the New York Rangers to the Prudential Center on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at 12:30 PM. With a 2-1 series lead, the Devils aim to extend their advantage over their Metropolitan Division rivals. The Devils' 18-13-5 home record will be put to the test against the Rangers' 18-15-4 road record.
New York Rangers vs New Jersey Devils

Current Odds

NYR
NJ
Over
3.5
+162
Under
3.5
+100
NYR
-1.5
+240
NJ
-1.5
+280
NYR
ML
+105
NJ
ML
-110

Rangers vs Devils statistics

Stat Rangers Devils
Goals For per Game 3.04 2.96
Goals Against Average 3.01 2.62
Shots per Game 28.5 28.4
Shots Against per Game 30.0 26.5
Power Play Goals 34 57
Power Play Goals Against 41 37
Short Handed Goals 15 6
Short Handed Goals Against 0 0
Penalty Minutes 643 622
Power Play Percentage 17.3 27.8
Penalty Kill Percentage 81.7 82.2

New Jersey Devils recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
3/31/25 vs Minnesota Wild W 3-2 SO
3/29/25 @ Minnesota Wild W 5-2
3/28/25 @ Winnipeg Jets L 4-0
3/26/25 @ Chicago Blackhawks W 5-3
3/24/25 vs Vancouver Canucks L 4-3 SO

New York Rangers recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
4/2/25 vs Minnesota Wild W 5-4 OT
3/29/25 @ San Jose Sharks W 6-1
3/28/25 @ Anaheim Ducks L 5-4 OT
3/25/25 @ Los Angeles Kings L 3-1
3/22/25 vs Vancouver Canucks W 5-3

New Jersey Devils injuries

  • Tomas Tatar (LW): Day-To-Day
  • Cody Glass (C): Day-To-Day

New York Rangers injuries

  • Mika Zibanejad (C): Day-To-Day
  • Matt Rempe (C): Day-To-Day
  • Arthur Kaliyev (RW): Out
  • Adam Edstrom (C): Injured Reserve

Rangers vs Devils game info

Type Info
Venue Prudential Center
Location Newark, NJ
Puck drop Sat 12:30 PM
TV ABC

Rangers vs Devils predictions

Artemi Panarin is set to be one of the standout figures for the New York Rangers as they visit the Prudential Center. With a knack for finding the back of the net, Panarin is already boasting 34 goals in the season. His playmaking ability, evident in his 48 assists, makes him a double threat on the ice. The Rangers look to him to spark their offense and control the tempo during this crucial matchup against the New Jersey Devils. Keep an eye on how his presence creates opportunities for his teammates. A big game from Panarin could be just what the Rangers need to get past a tough Devils squad.

When it comes to the New Jersey Devils, Nico Hischier and Jesper Bratt are two names that immediately come to mind. Hischier, with his 34 goals, has shown he's more than capable of lighting up the scoreboard. Meanwhile, Bratt adds firepower and finesse, leading the team with 66 assists. You can expect him to be a key playmaker. His 86 points are a testament to his overall impact on the game. The synergy between Hischier and Bratt could spell trouble for the Rangers' defense, especially if the Devils harness the home ice advantage to feed their dynamic offensive plays.

So, who takes the win? It’s a flip of the coin between these two talented teams. However, my gut says the New Jersey Devils might just edge past the Rangers. Their slightly better season record and the influential duo of Hischier and Bratt working their magic might tip the scales. And let’s not forget, they have the boost of playing at home; it's hard not to factor that into the equation. With the odds favoring them at -120, it seems like the Devils might be the ones walking away triumphant after tonight's clash—unless, of course, Panarin has something to say about it. What do you think, which side are you cheering for?

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