New Jersey Devils vs New York Rangers Prediction, 3/31/2026 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: New Jersey Devils vs New York Rangers

Date: Tuesday, March 31, 2026

Location: Madison Square Garden in New York, NY

TV: MSG Network

The New York Rangers (30-35-9) host the New Jersey Devils (38-33-2) at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday.

The New Jersey Devils had a good night with a 5-3 win over the Blackhawks in their last outing. New Jersey compiled 6 penalty mins in this game. Additionally, they had 2 attempts on the power play and were able to notch 1 goal. The Devils had a impressive offensive output in the win. While out there on the ice, they finished 5 out of the 40 shots they tried.

At even strength, the Devils let the opposition score 185 goals while scoring 158 themselves. New Jersey Devils opponents have recorded 185 power play opportunities (32nd in the NHL) and have a total of 38 goals in those chances. Pertaining to their scoring capabilities, the New Jersey Devils have accumulated 200 goals (27th in hockey) over the course of the season and have given up 223. New Jersey has taken 2,186 shots and holds a shot percentage of 9.2%. For the year, they have earned 78 points and their points percentage is sitting at .534. The Devils thus far have had 2,008 shots taken against them and have a save percentage of .889. New Jersey has tallied 188 power play chances and they have scored 42 goals out of those attempts, giving them a rate of 22.34%.

The player in the crease for this game is Jacob Markstrom. Markstrom has been in net for 575 contests over the course of his hockey career. He has amassed an overall record of 263-229-64 and he has started in 557 games. The opposition has been able to score 1,508 goals against Markstrom in his professional career and his goals against rate is 2.71. Markstrom has had 16,158 shot attempts taken against him and has recorded 14,650 total saves. He has a save percentage of .907 in his 28,401 minutes on the ice. From the beginning of his pro career to now, Markstrom has 290 quality starts and his quality starts percentage is .521.

In their last game, New York played the Panthers in a game where the Rangers got the victory by a score of 3-1. They had 1 power play chance in this game but weren't able to notch a goal. The Rangers recorded 3 goals out of the 21 shots on goal they were seeking.

New York has taken 1,876 shots (27th in pro hockey) and has earned a shooting percentage of 11.09%, while allowing the opposition 2,168 shots. They have earned a penalty kill rate of 78.67% on their opponents 225 opportunities on the power play, and their save percentage is 89.3%. They have recorded 189 power play opportunities and they have accumulated a power play percentage of 24.34%. The Rangers have accumulated 162 goals at even strength and 46 goals (16th in the NHL) while on the power play. They have granted a total of 231 goals to be scored by way of 183 goals at even strength and 48 goals while they had less men on the ice. Over the course of the season, the New York Rangers have earned a total of 208 goals, 69 points, in addition to a points percentage of .466.

Across the rink you will find Igor Shesterkin in net. He has recorded 8,635 stops out of the 9,421 shots tried, which gives him a rate of .917. Shesterkin is the owner of a career mark of 185-104-28 and has been in goal for 320 games. He got the starting nod in 315 games and his ice time sits at 14,636 mins. Shesterkin's percentage of quality starts comes in at 62.9% and he has accumulated 198 quality starts in his pro career. The opposition is averaging 2.50 goals/game and he has relinquished 786 goals overall.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Guy's Pick: Take New Jersey

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