New York Rangers vs New Jersey Devils: preview, form and head-to-head

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New Jersey Devils host New York Rangers (NHL) on October 15, 2026. Here is how both teams arrive: recent form, the season so far, past meetings and the latest team news.

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Matchup comparison

Recent form: New York Rangers, 4-1 in the last 5 games against 2-3 for New Jersey Devils.

Matchup to watch: New York Rangers’ attack (index 103) against New Jersey Devils’ defence (index 139).

Matchup to watch: New Jersey Devils’ attack (index 64) against New York Rangers’ defence (index 51).

Recent form: last 5

New York Rangers: 4 wins and 1 loss in the last 5, with 16 goals scored and 8 conceded.

New York Rangers
Oct 6, 2026vs New York IslandersW5–2
Oct 4, 2026vs Utah MammothW4–2
Oct 2, 2026at Detroit Red WingsW2–0
Oct 1, 2026vs Tampa Bay LightningW5–1
Sep 30, 2026at Boston BruinsL0–3

New Jersey Devils: 2 wins and 3 losses in the last 5, with 10 goals scored and 20 conceded.

New Jersey Devils
Oct 6, 2026vs Utah MammothL3–5
Oct 3, 2026at New York IslandersL0–6
Oct 1, 2026vs Philadelphia FlyersW3–2
Apr 14, 2026 · last seasonat Boston BruinsL0–4
Apr 12, 2026 · last seasonvs Ottawa SenatorsW4–3

Results before kickoff, newest first.

Head-to-head

In the last 3 meetings on record, New York Rangers won 1, New Jersey Devils won 2.

Mar 31, 2026 · last seasonNew York Rangers4–1New Jersey Devils
Mar 18, 2026 · last seasonNew York Rangers3–6New Jersey Devils
Mar 7, 2026 · last seasonNew Jersey Devils6–3New York Rangers

Season so far

New York Rangers are 3rd of 32 on win rate after 5 games (4-1).

New Jersey Devils are 26th of 32 on win rate after 3 games (1-2).

#TeamPWLGoals
3New York Rangers54116:8
26New Jersey Devils3126:13

Team season model

  • New York Rangers attack index 103: 3% more scoring per game than the league average.
  • New York Rangers defence index 51: 49% less conceded per game than the league average.
  • New York Rangers rate 16th of 32 on results-based strength, rising over their last 5 games.
  • New Jersey Devils attack index 64: 36% less scoring per game than the league average.
  • New Jersey Devils defence index 139: 39% more conceded per game than the league average.
  • New Jersey Devils rate 24th of 32 on results-based strength, steady over their last 5 games.

Index 100 is the league average per game. Above 100 in attack means more scoring; below 100 in defence means fewer conceded.

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