Games / NHL / Dec 15, 2026

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

The New York Rangers (10-8-1) visit the New Jersey Devils (13-6-0) on Tuesday, December 15, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET, at Prudential Center, Newark, NJ. TV: MSG, MSG2. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for New Jersey Devils vs New York Rangers.

NHLTuesday, December 15, 2026

New York Rangers10-8-1

7:00 PM ETDec 15, 2026

New Jersey Devils13-6-0

DateDec 15, 2026

Time7:00 PM ET

VenuePrudential Center, Newark, NJ

TVMSG, MSG2

Team comparison

New York RangersNew Jersey Devils

Goals per game

2.9

3.6

Goals allowed per game

2.9

10-8-1Record13-6-0

3rd in Metropolitan DivisionStanding2nd in Metropolitan Division

2-7Road record / home record8-2

LWWWLLast 5LWWWW

L1StreakL1

Team stats

New York RangersNew Jersey Devils

Goals Against Average

2.90

2.83

Shots Against per Game

26.2

24.8

Penalty Kill Percentage

89.7

67.6

Power Play Goals Against

Short Handed Goals Against

Goals For per Game

2.95

3.61

Shots per Game

25.7

33.7

Power Play Goals

Power Play Percentage

18.9

19.3

Short Handed Goals

Penalty Minutes

186

117

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

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

New Jersey Devils

Anthony Mantha RW · Neck

Out

Seamus Casey D · Knee

Injured Reserve

Recent form

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

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

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 York Rangers
Schedule, roster and stats

New Jersey Devils
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is New York Rangers vs New Jersey Devils?

The game is on Tuesday, December 15, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET at Prudential Center, Newark, NJ.

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

TV: MSG, MSG2.

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

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

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

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

Where is New York Rangers vs New Jersey Devils played?

Prudential Center, Newark, NJ.

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