Jack Hughes had his second two-goal game of the season against the New York Rangers and Jacob Markstrom had his second straight 12-save shutout to lead the New Jersey Devils to a 5-0 victory on Monday.

On Monday, the New Jersey Devils proved the latter part true. The Devils handled the New York Rangers 5-0 at home behind two goals and an assist from center Jack Hughes. It marked New Jersey's second win over their rivals this season,

New York Rangers second-year player Matt Rempe was hit with his second significant suspension for elbowing the Dallas Stars' Miro Heiskanen.

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The New York Islanders and New York Rangers have been involved in four of the last five conference finals. Both teams have made the playoffs in the previous two seasons. They have two of the top 10 goalies in the league, a handful of high-end players, high-profile coaches and general managers.

Pyotr Kochetkov was solid between the pipes for Carolina to help the Hurricanes escape with a win over the Rangers at Madison Square Garden.

A few minutes before Bedard spoke so highly of his core of superstars, he was asked about the burgeoning star the Avs were set to face that night at SAP Center. And part of the reason for the question was the biggest NHL news the day before,

Most likely to be moved – Jimmy Vesey, Ryan Lindgren, Reilly Smith and William Borgen. The Rangers should retain some salary on Smith to help re-coop the second-round pick they gave up for him. Less likely, but still possible – K’Andre Miller, Filip Chytil, Zac Jones, and Chris Kreider.

The New York Rangers and Carolina Hurricanes will meet at Madison Square Garden on Sunday afternoon. Here's how to watch the Rangers game, including time, TV schedule and streaming information: Cable/Network TV: MSG Network,

Front Office Sports reported Tuesday that while nine teams owe a tax, it's the World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers ($103 million) and the New York teams -- Mets ($97.1 million) and Yankees ($62.5 million) -- who are receiving the biggest tax bills for 2024.

During World War II, the Rangers roster was decimated by enlistments into the United States Armed Forces. By 1943-44, coach Frank Boucher had a patchwork lineup, winning only six games all season. Yet on Christmas night they visited Toronto and defeated the Maple Leafs 5-3.