nhl Game Recap
Devils vs Rangers Final: 5-1 - Recap
Jack Hughes scored twice to lead the Devils over New York 5-1 on Monday at Madison Square Garden.
Bettors who backed the Devils were rewarded as -138 favorites at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 6.5.
New Jersey got goals from Jack Hughes(2), Dougie Hamilton, Dawson Mercer, and Jesper Bratt in the victory. Bratt opened the scoring at 1:27 of the first period.
Jacob Markstrom turned in a 40-save effort for the Devils.
Chris Kreider scored for the Rangers, finding the net behind Jacob Markstrom.
New York got a 22-stop effort from Igor Shesterkin in the loss.
New Jersey scored 2 times on 4 chances on the power play, while New York went 1-for-4 with the man advantage.
New York outshot New Jersey 41-27 in the game.
New Jersey heads into a battle against the Kraken. New York, meanwhile, will have their next action against Pittsburgh.