(This was prior to the Panthers last visit to Newark.) "I don't know how you defend those guys. We don't have a specific plan but you have to make sure you stay between him and the net; and that's quite a challenge.

Hughes finished Thursday's game with one goal and one assist in the New Jersey Devils' 3-2 overtime loss to the New York Rangers.

Sam Carrick scored in overtime and Igor Shesterkin made 21 saves as the New York Rangers beat the New Jersey Devils 3-2.

The New York Rangers have hyped up their play since the start of 2025, going 4-1-2 in the new year, including 3-0-2 in their past five games. Not to mention, th

Jack Hughes and the New Jersey Devils dominated the first two meetings with the New York Rangers last month as part of their ascent in the Metropolitan Division. This time, the Devils enter Thursday's visit to the struggling Rangers amid a rough patch.

The Devils earned a point, but lost for the first time this season against the New York Rangers in a 3-2 overtime setback at Madison Square Garden on Thursday night. The Devils are now 2-0-1 against their rival this season.

Artemi Panarin scored twice, Chris Kreider got the go-ahead goal with 9:38 left and the New York Rangers rallied for a 5-3 victory over the Utah Hockey Club on Thursday night. Reilly Smith tied it 3-all with a short-handed goal 28 seconds into the third period for the Rangers,