Games / NHL / Dec 22, 2026

New Jersey Devils vs New York Rangers: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The New Jersey Devils (13-6-0) visit the New York Rangers (10-8-1) on Tuesday, December 22, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET, at Madison Square Garden, New York, NY. TV: MSG2, MSG. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for New York Rangers vs New Jersey Devils.

NHLTuesday, December 22, 2026

New Jersey Devils13-6-0

7:00 PM ETDec 22, 2026

New York Rangers10-8-1

DateDec 22, 2026

Time7:00 PM ET

VenueMadison Square Garden, New York, NY

TVMSG2, MSG

Team comparison

New Jersey DevilsNew York Rangers

Goals per game

3.6

2.9

Goals allowed per game

2.9

13-6-0Record10-8-1

2nd in Metropolitan DivisionStanding3rd in Metropolitan Division

5-4Road record / home record8-2

LWWWWLast 5LWWWL

L1StreakL1

Team stats

New Jersey DevilsNew York Rangers

Goals Against Average

2.83

2.90

Shots Against per Game

24.8

26.2

Penalty Kill Percentage

67.6

89.7

Power Play Goals Against

Short Handed Goals Against

Goals For per Game

3.61

2.95

Shots per Game

33.7

25.7

Power Play Goals

Power Play Percentage

19.3

18.9

Short Handed Goals

Penalty Minutes

117

186

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

New Jersey Devils

Anthony Mantha RW · Neck

Out

Seamus Casey D · Knee

Injured Reserve

New York Rangers

Alberts Smits D · Upper Body

Injured Reserve

Sean Durzi D · Lower Body

Injured Reserve

Igor Shesterkin G · Knee - Surgery

Injured Reserve

Joe Veleno C · Lower Body

Injured Reserve

Aidan Thompson C · Undisclosed - Not Specified

Injured Reserve

Recent form

New Jersey DevilsLWWWW

Nov 10, 2026 · at Winnipeg JetsL 2-4

Nov 8, 2026 · at Toronto Maple LeafsW 4-0

Nov 7, 2026 · at New York IslandersW 5-4

Nov 5, 2026 · vs St. Louis BluesW 5-4

Nov 3, 2026 · vs Edmonton OilersW 4-3

New York RangersLWWWL

Nov 9, 2026 · at Edmonton OilersL 1-3

Nov 7, 2026 · at Seattle KrakenW 4-3

Nov 5, 2026 · vs Philadelphia FlyersW 3-2

Nov 3, 2026 · vs St. Louis BluesW 3-1

Nov 1, 2026 · vs Edmonton OilersL 1-4

Season series

NJ leads series 1-0

Dec 22, 2026NJ 0, NYR 0

Dec 15, 2026NYR 0, NJ 0

Dec 7, 2026NJ 0, NYR 0

Oct 15, 2026NYR 1, NJ 7

Team pages

New Jersey Devils
Schedule, roster and stats

New York Rangers
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is New Jersey Devils vs New York Rangers?

The game is on Tuesday, December 22, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET at Madison Square Garden, New York, NY.

How can I watch New Jersey Devils vs New York Rangers?

TV: MSG2, MSG.

What are the records of the New Jersey Devils and New York Rangers?

New Jersey Devils: 13-6-0. New York Rangers: 10-8-1.

Who is injured for New Jersey Devils vs New York Rangers?

Listed out or doubtful: New Jersey Devils: Anthony Mantha, Seamus Casey. New York Rangers: Alberts Smits, Sean Durzi, Igor Shesterkin, Joe Veleno. Check the injury report above for the full list, and confirm close to game time.

Where is New Jersey Devils vs New York Rangers played?

Madison Square Garden, New York, NY.

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