Hughes finished Thursday's game with one goal and one assist in the New Jersey Devils' 3-2 overtime loss to the New York Rangers.
Sam Carrick scored in overtime and Igor Shesterkin made 21 saves as the New York Rangers beat the New Jersey Devils 3-2.
Jack Hughes and the New Jersey Devils dominated the first two meetings with the New York Rangers last month as part of their ascent in the Metropolitan Division. This time, the Devils enter Thursday's visit to the struggling Rangers amid a rough patch.
The New York Rangers have hyped up their play since the start of 2025, going 4-1-2 in the new year, including 3-0-2 in their past five games. Not to mention, th
The Devils earned a point, but lost for the first time this season against the New York Rangers in a 3-2 overtime setback at Madison Square Garden on Thursday night. The Devils are now 2-0-1 against their rival this season.
While the NHL season is only halfway done, it is officially crunch time for the New York Rangers. New York has played 40 games and sits with a record of 18-20-2
The advanced metrics love the recent work put in by Jack Hughes, but he's been unlucky with the surface-level stats. That should change vs. a leaky Rangers defense, as our NHL betting picks explain.
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The Seattle Kraken took a chance by trading for 23-year-old Kaapo Kakko but the early returns show the move was worthwhile.
“All the Finnish guys know each other, like, somehow,” Kakko said.
New Jersey looks to get back on track against the Philadelphia Flyers in a matinee game. Saturday's game is the first of two Next Generation Weekend games presented by RWJBarnabas Health. You can watch on MSGSN or listen on the Devils Hockey Network.
"That's the frustrating part about it: to play so well for 58 minutes and not to capitalize," Rangers coach Peter Laviolette said.