New Jersey vs New York Rangers Prediction 5 April 2025
🔊 Whose winning streak will be snapped first? New Jersey are finishing strong in the regular season, although they no longer have significant tournament objectives. They are firmly in third place in the Metropolitan Division. The Rangers, on the other hand, are making a massive push to secure the eighth spot in the East, but success has eluded them so far.
Head-to-Head
In the current regular season, the rivals have faced off three times, with the "Devils" holding the upper hand, securing two wins (5-1, 5-0) despite a single away loss (3-2 OT). The first two encounters lacked competitive balance, but in the third game, the teams constantly seized the initiative, ultimately extending beyond the regulation 60 minutes. The standout contributor to New Jersey's successes has been forward Jesper Bratt, who has managed to score two goals and provide five assists in total. The Swede is having the best season of his career, already amassing 86 points in 76 games.
Head-to-head statistics New Jersey - New York Rangers
New Jersey Devils Team Overview
Sheldon Keefe's squad have long secured their playoff spot. Moreover, even numerous late-season victories are unlikely to dramatically alter the team's standing. The "Devils" have settled into third place in the Metropolitan Division and cannot catch Carolina, trailing by nine points. Nonetheless, they have claimed victory in three of their last four games, proving that their return to the Stanley Cup playoffs after a year is no fluke. The clash with the "Hurricanes" will be challenging for the team, but they have players who can step up: Jesper Bratt, Nico Hischier, and Timo Meier are all capable of making significant contributions in the postseason.
Match Results: New Jersey Devils
New York Rangers Team Overview
The New York club faltered in the second half of the regular season and is now reaping the consequences of its numerous setbacks. Once considered one of the Eastern Conference favorites, they remain outside the playoff spots, with even their desperate end-of-season push offering little relief. In their last five games, Peter Laviolette's squad secured three wins and only suffered one regulation loss, falling under the pressure from Los Angeles (1-3). However, this hasn't been enough. They are level on points with Montreal but trail due to tiebreakers, leaving them reliant on a slip-up from their rivals.
Match Results: New York Rangers
📌 Projected Lineups
New Jersey: Markstrom - Pesce, Hughes - Bratt, Hischier, Noesen
Rangers: Shesterkin - Borgen, Miller - Panarin, Trocheck, Othmann
🥅 Goaltenders
New Jersey's goaltender Jakob Markstrom has proven his worth since moving from Calgary to Newark. The Swede has become a key figure in the team's success, consistently delivering strong performances. In his last two games, he maintained a save percentage of 91.7% and secured two victories.
Rangers' netminder Igor Shesterkin has struggled to make a significant impact recently. The Russian has failed to save more than 84% of shots in two consecutive games, with the team managing to collect three points despite his performances in goal.
Editor's Prediction
Recent head-to-head encounters between these teams have been marked by a high number of goals, with at least five goals scored in six of their last seven meetings combined. This trend is also evident in the Devils' last eight home games in a row. The visitors are desperate for points and will push the pace right from the start, while the home team will do everything in their power to deny their arch-rivals a playoff spot. Our recommendation is to bet on over 4.5 goals.
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