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: 35.1%
NJD: 64.9%
Expected Goals
NYR: 2.55
NJD: 3.32
Total Goals
Median: 5.7
Over 5.5: 53%
Over 6.5: 38%
🥅 Goalie Matchup
NYR
Igor Shesterkin - 25-19-6 | 0.912 SV% | 2.50 GAA
NJD
Jacob Markstrom - 23-19-1 | 0.883 SV% | 3.07 GAA
| Stat | NYR | NJD |
|---|---|---|
| Season SV% | 0.910 | 0.884 |
| Last 5 SV% | 0.912 | 0.873 |
| SV% vs Opponent | 0.957 | 0.836 |
| GAA | 2.51 | 3.32 |
Last 5 / vs opponent shown when available in goalie stats.
Head-to-Head History
Model accuracy in this matchup: 82% • 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 Chart
📈 Post-Game Analysis
Prediction Result
✅ Correct
Confidence: 64.9%
Total Goals
Actual: 9.0
Expected: 5.9
Score Breakdown
New York Rangers 3 - 6 New Jersey Devils
Expected: 2.5 - 3.3
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