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2026-27 Preseason

New Jersey Devils at New York Rangers NHL Predictions

2024-03-11 • Madison Square Garden
New York Rangers 3 - 1 New Jersey Devils
🚨 Upset Win (54% underdog)

📊 Pre-Game Predictions

Win Probability
NYR: 45.9%
NJD: 54.1%
Expected Goals
NYR: 3.38
NJD: 3.16
Total Goals
Median: 6.0
Over 5.5: 60%
Over 6.5: 47%

Head-to-Head History

Model accuracy in this matchup: 64% • NYR at home vs NJD: 4-2
DateScoreWinnerModel Pick
2026-03-31NYR 4 - 1 NJDNYRNJD
2026-03-18NYR 3 - 6 NJDNJDNJD
2026-03-07NJD 6 - 3 NYRNJDNJD
2025-04-05NJD 4 - 0 NYRNJDNJD
2025-01-09NYR 3 - 2 NJDNYRNJD

Shot Quality by Period

PeriodTeamShotsHigh DangerxG
1NYR1711.61
1NJD800.56
2NYR1600.78
2NJD1400.74
3NYR721.27
3NJD1500.57
Shots are modeled attempts: shots on goal, goals, and missed shots. Blocked shots are excluded. High danger is xG >= 0.20.

📈 Post-Game Analysis

Prediction Result
❌ Incorrect
Confidence: 54.1%
Total Goals
Actual: 4.0
Expected: 6.5
Score Breakdown
New York Rangers 3 - 1 New Jersey Devils
Expected: 3.4 - 3.2