New York Rangers vs New Jersey Devils Picks and Predictions for Saturday March 7 2026
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The New York Rangers travel to take on the New Jersey Devils on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. Puck drop is scheduled for 3:00 PM ET and the game will be televised nationally on ABC. At the time of this writing the odds were not released for this matchup. Be sure to check out our free NHL picks for more daily betting predictions and expert hockey analysis.
Rangers Trying to Build Momentum on the Road
The New York Rangers enter this matchup with a 24-29-8 overall record and a 16-14-2 road record this season. The Rangers have been competitive away from home but have struggled to maintain consistency over the course of the season. In their last five games, New York has recently won over Toronto and Pittsburgh while suffering losses to Columbus, Philadelphia, and Carolina.
The Rangers are averaging 2.62 goals per game while allowing 3.17 goals per game, and they average 25.6 shots on goal while allowing 28.8 shots per game. New York’s power play has been solid with 33 power play goals and a 22.4% success rate, which has helped them remain competitive in tight games.
Defensively, the Rangers have focused on strong penalty killing and defensive structure. New York carries a 79.2% penalty kill percentage while allowing 37 power play goals against this season. The Rangers have also added 4 short-handed goals, showing their ability to create offense even when down a man.
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Devils Playing Well at Home
The New Jersey Devils come into this matchup with a 31-29-2 overall record and a 15-13-2 home record this season. The Devils have been playing solid hockey recently and have picked up several key wins over the past week. In their last five games, New Jersey has recently won over Toronto, Florida, and St. Louis while suffering losses to Pittsburgh and Buffalo.
The Devils average 2.52 goals per game while allowing 3.00 goals per game, but they generate more offensive pressure with 29.7 shots per game while allowing 27.8 shots against. New Jersey’s power play has produced 31 goals with a 19.6% conversion rate, helping them capitalize on scoring opportunities.
Defensively, New Jersey has maintained solid special teams play with a 79.7% penalty kill percentage and 32 power play goals allowed. The Devils also create offensive opportunities through aggressive play, recording 4 short-handed goals this season.
New York Rangers vs New Jersey Devils Pick
New York Rangers vs New Jersey Devils Pick
- Pick: New Jersey Devils Moneyline
New Jersey enters this matchup with stronger recent form and the advantage of playing at home. The Devils have been generating more offensive pressure with nearly 30 shots per game, and their recent wins over strong opponents show they are playing confident hockey. While the Rangers can be dangerous on special teams, New Jersey’s balanced play and home ice should give them the edge.
New York Rangers vs New Jersey Devils Total Pick
- Pick: Over
I like the over in this matchup because both teams have shown defensive vulnerabilities this season. The Rangers are allowing more than three goals per game, and New Jersey games have often featured higher shot totals and scoring chances. With both teams capable of scoring and generating pressure, I expect this game to go over the total if the number is set.
Final Score Prediction: New Jersey Devils 4, New York Rangers 3
This prediction was written before the completion of game play on Friday.
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