Sam Carrick's Overtime Goal Secures Rangers' 3-2 Win Over Devils
The Rangers overcame recent struggles against the Devils with a dramatic home victory, led by Carrick's game-winner and strong performances from Shesterkin and Panarin.
- Sam Carrick scored the game-winning goal in overtime with 2:12 remaining, assisted by Reilly Smith, giving the Rangers a 3-2 victory over the Devils at Madison Square Garden.
- The Rangers snapped a two-game losing streak to the Devils, who had outscored them 10-1 in their previous meetings this season.
- Igor Shesterkin returned from a four-game absence due to injury, making 21 saves, including a critical stop on a shorthanded breakaway by Dawson Mercer in the third period.
- Adam Fox and Artemi Panarin scored power-play goals for the Rangers, with Panarin tying the game late in the second period for his team-leading 17th goal of the season.
- The Devils' Jack Hughes continued his strong play against the Rangers with a goal and an assist, bringing his total to five goals in three games against them this season.