NHL play on Thursday features a matchup in New York City, New York between the New Jersey Devils (25-15-3) and New York Rangers (18-20-2) at Madison Square Garden, starting at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The Devils sit in third place and the Rangers are 14th in the Eastern Conference.
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Devils vs. Rangers: Jan. 9 Viewing Options
- Date: Thursday, January 9, 2025
- Time: 7:00 PM ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: New York City, New York
- Venue: Madison Square Garden
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Devils' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.19 | 11th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.53 | 3rd |
| Shots | 30.1 | 6th |
| Shots Allowed | 25.3 | 3rd |
| Power Play % | 28.93% | 2nd |
| Penalty Kill % | 83.33% | 6th |
Rangers' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.93 | 20th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.2 | 24th |
| Shots | 30 | 8th |
| Shots Allowed | 31.4 | 29th |
| Power Play % | 17.76% | 26th |
| Penalty Kill % | 82.54% | 9th |
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Devils vs. Rangers Top Players
Devils
- A leading offensive player this season for New Jersey, Jesper Bratt has recorded 48 points.
- Jack Hughes is another of New Jersey's major contributors currently with 48 total points (15 goals and 33 assists) to his name.
- Through 43 games, Nico Hischier has proven himself as a contributor for New Jersey. He has 36 points (19 goals and 17 assists).
- Across 30 games played, Jacob Markstrom has a goaltending record of 20-8-2. During those games, he's allowed 65 goals while recording 664 saves.
Rangers
- Artemi Panarin's 42 points make him an important offensive option for New York. He has 16 goals and 26 assists in 38 games.
- Adam Fox is one of the impact players on offense for New York with 31 total points (0.8 per game), with one goal and 30 assists in 40 games.
- New York's Vincent Trocheck is among the leading scorers on the team with 27 total points (13 goals and 14 assists).
- Igor Shesterkin is 11-15-1 in 27 games this season, conceding 78 goals (3.1 goals against average) with 745 saves and a .905 save percentage (23rd in the league).
Devils vs. Rangers Injury Report
Devils
Santeri Hatakka: Out (Shoulder),
Erik Haula: Out (Ankle)
Rangers
Chris Kreider: Out (Upper Body),
Filip Chytil: Questionable (Upper Body)
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Devils' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/1/2025 | Kings | L 3-0 | Away |
| 1/4/2025 | Sharks | L 3-2 | Away |
| 1/6/2025 | Kraken | W 3-2 | Away |
| 1/9/2025 | Rangers | - | Away |
| 1/11/2025 | Lightning | - | Home |
| 1/14/2025 | Panthers | - | Home |
| 1/16/2025 | Maple Leafs | - | Away |
Rangers' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4/2025 | Capitals | L 7-4 | Away |
| 1/5/2025 | Blackhawks | W 6-2 | Away |
| 1/7/2025 | Stars | L 5-4 | Home |
| 1/9/2025 | Devils | - | Home |
| 1/11/2025 | Golden Knights | - | Away |
| 1/14/2025 | Avalanche | - | Away |
| 1/16/2025 | Utah Hockey Club | - | Away |