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THE SHOVEL

The Devils enter Monday looking to bounce back from a 5-6 home loss to the Washington Capitals. New Jersey fought back from several deficits, including in the third period; However, the decisive goal was not achieved in the last minutes of the game. Despite the loss, New Jersey had a strong performance in November, winning nine of its 14 games and four of its last six.

New Jersey’s power play remains hot. The Devils achieve the man advantage 33.7% of the time, making them the top power play in the NHL. On the other side of special teams, the Devils’ penalty kill was strong in the first quarter of the season, although they gave up three power play goals on Saturday. New Jersey is currently ranked ninth in the league and has a deep pool of players to choose from when it comes to the kill, including forwards Jack Hughes and Jesper Bratt. The Devils also rank in the top 10 in goals per game played (3.48) and goals conceded per game played (2.78).

Nico Hischier leads the Devils with 15 goals and the captain scored his first career hat trick on November 25th. Jack Hughes’ 21 assists are a team high, while his 30 points tie for second on the Devils. Jesper Bratt leads New Jersey with 31 points and is second with 20 assists. Stefan Noesen, who has scored 13 goals this season (2nd), is just one goal away from equaling the most goals he has scored in a single season (14). Jacob Markstrom and Jake Allen form the Devils’ goaltending tandem. Markstrom has a record of 11-6-1 in 18 games played. He averages 2.62 goals against per game and has a save percentage of .902. Allen has a 5-3-1 record in nine games played. He averages 2.70 goals against per game and has a save percentage of .907. After the Devils game in New York, New Jersey returns home for a five-game homestand.

The Rangers ended a five-game losing streak with a 4-3 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday. Kaapo Kakko’s power play goal 24 seconds before the end of regular time secured the two points. Mika Zibanejad, Vincent Trocheck and Artemi Panarin also scored goals in the win. In their last ten games, the Rangers have a record of 4-6-0 and are currently in fourth place in the Metropolitan Division with 27 points.

On special teams, the Rangers’ power play and penalty kill units both rank in the top 10. New York’s power play scored three goals against the Canadiens and is 10th best in the NHL, while its penalty kill ranks second in the league. The Rangers are the fourth-best faceoff team in the NHL and Trocheck is sixth in the league with a win rate of 59.7%. New York concedes the seventh-fewest goals per game in the league (2.83) while also scoring the tenth-most goals per game (3.26).

Artemi Panarin leads the team with 13 goals and 28 points, while his 15 assists are the second most on the Rangers. Adam Fox leads New York with 20 assists. Chris Kreider and Will Cuylle are tied for second most goals with nine points, while Cuylle is tied for second on the list with 20 points. Igor Shesterkin and Jonathan Quick form New York’s goalkeeping tandem. Shesterkin has a record of 8-8-1 in his 17 games. He averages 2.93 goals against and has a save percentage of .913. Quick has played seven games and has a record of 5-1-0. He averages 2.03 goals against and has a save percentage of .936.

Monday’s game is the second of five straight home games for the Rangers, who will next host the Pittsburgh Penguins on Friday.

WHO IS HOT

Devil: Captain Nico Hischier continues to consistently contribute to the Devils’ goalscoring list. With seven points in the last five games, including five goals, Hischier leads New Jersey in goals (15) and is in the top three in points (27). Hischier is more than just his offensive performance. His strong two-way play, ability to function in difficult situations and play important roles on both special teams give Hischier an average of more than a minute more ice time per game than his previous career high (2023-24, 19:29). . His faceoff win rate of 55.6% ranks 23rd in the NHL. Hischier continues to be an all-around player and a leader on and off the ice for the Devils.

ranger: Will Cuylle’s five points in the last five games lead the Rangers in that span. Cuylle is on a four-game point streak (2g-3a), starting with two goals against the St. Louis Blues on November 25th. In his third season with New York, Cuylle is four goals away from matching his career high in a single season. Highest number (13) and he has already surpassed his previous career high in a season with 11 assists in 23 games.

INJURIES

Devil: Tatar (Lower Body, Everyday Life), Bastian (Jaw, IR), Lazar (Knee, IR), Hatakka (Shoulder)

ranger: No

REGULAR SEASON RESULTS

• December 2nd @ NYR
• December 23rd against NYR
• January 9th @ NYR
• April 5 against NYR