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  • New Jersey Devils vs New York Rangers predictions
  • Opening Faceoff: 11:00 AEDT, Tuesday, December 2
  • Special teams play a crucial role; Devils excel in power plays, Rangers have a strong penalty kill.
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New York Rangers to get home win as the underdog. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)

New Jersey Devils vs New York Rangers NHL Ice Hockey Betting Tips


The Rangers will find some momentum and get their first back-to-back victories since the middle of November when they win their rivalry match against the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday (AEDT).
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This match is going to come down to special teams with New Jersey’s top ranked power play going up against New York’s second-ranked penalty kill, with both units in top form.  Five of New Jersey’s past 9 goals in their last two games have come with the extra man and the Rangers will slow down that pace at Madison Square Garden. 

Where the break will come for the Rangers is when the roles reverse. New York found a spark on their power play in their latest win converting at 50% while New Jersey have lost their continuity lately while shorthanded. 

New York will see production with the extra man from Atremi Panarin and Mika Zibanejad lifting their game total over 3.5 goals and securing the win as the home underdog.

  • New York won all 4 games against the Devils last season.
  • New York scored an average of 4.25 goals against New Jersey last season.
  • New Jersey have given up 10 goals in their past two games.
  • New Jersey have conceded 4 goals from 9 opposition power plays in their past two games. 

Head to Head 


2024-25 Season Results
This is the first of 4 games between New Jersey and New York this season.

2023-24 Season Series
New York won the series 4-0.

New Jersey Devils Form


The Devils have been finding their stride winning 6 of their past 9 games this season, coming off a 1-1-0 back-to-back, winning 5-4 against Detroit and taking a loss two nights ago against the Washington Capitals 6-5. 

The highs and lows for the Devils have been on special teams over the weekend, scoring on 5 of 7 power plays, however giving up 4 goals from 9 shorthanded situations. 

Nico Hirschier has 5 goals and 7 points in the past 5 games for the Devils, leading the top two units for New Jersey who are producing at an efficient level. Jesper Bratt leads the Devils with 11 goals and and 31 points and Jack Hughes is sitting right behind with 30 points with 9 goals and 21 assists.

New Jersey Devils Team News


Tomas Tatar is day-to-day with a lower-body injury.

New York Rangers Form


The Rangers snapped their longest losing streak since the end of the 2020-21 season, getting their first win in 6 matches, beating the Montreal Canadiens 4-3 two nights ago. 

Despite being outscored 21-10 in the five-game skid, the Rangers still boast the second-best penalty kill in the NHL, deterring their opponents 87.7% of the time when they are shorthanded.  

It is not a coincidence that it was the first time New York have scored 4 goals since their losing streak began which sparked the win. Mika Zibanejad had two points in the match, also registering his first multi point game since the Rangers last victory against Vancouver 11 days prior.

The Rangers power play scored 3 goals against the Canadiens breaking a 8-game drought with the extra man. 

New York Rangers Team News


No injuries to report for New York.

New Jersey Devils vs New York Rangers Frequently Asked Questions

What time does New Jersey Devils vs New York Rangers start?

Puck-Drop between New Jersey Devils vs New York Rangers is at 11:00 AEDT, Tuesday, December 2

What channel is New Jersey Devils vs New York Rangers on?

You can watch New Jersey Devils vs New York Rangers on ESPN via Kayo and Foxtel.

Verdict

New York will get the win as the underdog, scoring over 3.5 goals in the match.
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