New Jersey Devils at New York Rangers NHL Predictions
2026-03-18 • Madison Square Garden
New York Rangers 3 - 6 New Jersey Devils
📊 Pre-Game Predictions
Win Probability
NYR: 43.7%
NJD: 56.3%
Expected Goals
NYR: 3.10
NJD: 3.65
Total Goals
Median: 6.5
Over 5.5: 65%
Over 6.5: 51%
Head-to-Head History
Model accuracy in this matchup: 64% • NYR at home vs NJD: 4-2
| Date | Score | Winner | Model Pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-31 | NYR 4 - 1 NJD | NYR | NJD |
| 2026-03-18 | NYR 3 - 6 NJD | NJD | NJD |
| 2026-03-07 | NJD 6 - 3 NYR | NJD | NJD |
| 2025-04-05 | NJD 4 - 0 NYR | NJD | NJD |
| 2025-01-09 | NYR 3 - 2 NJD | NYR | NJD |
Shot Quality by Period
| Period | Team | Shots | High Danger | xG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NYR | 6 | 0 | 0.20 |
| 1 | NJD | 23 | 2 | 1.73 |
| 2 | NYR | 11 | 0 | 0.83 |
| 2 | NJD | 18 | 2 | 1.64 |
| 3 | NYR | 13 | 1 | 0.86 |
| 3 | NJD | 16 | 1 | 1.21 |
Shots are modeled attempts: shots on goal, goals, and missed shots. Blocked shots are excluded. High danger is xG >= 0.20.
🎯 Shot Chart
📈 Post-Game Analysis
Prediction Result
✅ Correct
Confidence: 56.3%
Total Goals
Actual: 9.0
Expected: 6.8
Score Breakdown
New York Rangers 3 - 6 New Jersey Devils
Expected: 3.1 - 3.7
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