New Jersey vs New York Rangers Prediction 21 September 2026
🔊 New Jersey have already kicked off their preseason campaign, while this will be the first test for the Rangers. This time, the Devils are fielding much of their core lineup, including Jack Hughes, Nico Hischier, Jesper Bratt, and Timo Meier. The visitors, meanwhile, are bringing a noticeably younger roster as players battle for a spot on the team. As a result, the two sides enter this matchup under quite different circumstances.
Head-to-Head
📊 The two sides have faced off 72 times. Rangers have claimed 40 wins compared to New Jersey’s 32, and have outscored their rivals 227 to 196. The all-time head-to-head average sits at 5.32 goals per game. Their most recent encounter ended in a 4-1 victory.
Head-to-head statistics New Jersey - New York Rangers
The Devils are fielding most of their regular starters.
New Jersey are set for their second and final home game of the preseason, with Sheldon Keefe naming a lineup that features plenty of regular starters. Anthony Mantha will skate alongside Jack Hughes and Jesper Bratt, while newcomer Luke Evangelista gets a spot on a line with Nico Hischier and Timo Meier. Evangelista is also expected to see action on the power play, where the coaching staff plan to give him a prominent role right away. Brett Pesce is slated to return after a long layoff, having not played since March 3.
Match Results: New Jersey Devils
Rangers are starting with a youthful lineup.
This is Rangers’ first pre-season game, and several key players are missing from the squad. Instead, youngsters like Liam Greentree, Adam Sýkora, Dylan Roobroeck, Brody Lamb, and Jacob Battaglia are given an opportunity to impress. Among the more experienced names, Matt Rempe, Juuso Pärssinen, Justin Dowling, and Dennis Cholowski all feature. Between the pipes, Dylan Garand and Callum Tangus are set to share goaltending duties.
Match Results: New York Rangers
⭐️ Editor’s Prediction
New Jersey have been putting up high-scoring performances at home during preseason, with the total going over 5.5 goals in seven of their last eight outings. This time, the Devils are rolling out several of their top forwards and experimenting with new line combinations, especially on the power play. Meanwhile, the Rangers have brought a youthful roster, giving many players their first real test of this preseason. My pick: over 5.5 goals.
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