Jack Hughes had his second two-goal sport of the season towards the New York Rangers and Jacob Markstrom had his second straight 12-save shutout to steer the New Jersey Devils to a 5-0 victory on Monday.
Timo Meier, Stefan Noesen and Dawson Mercer additionally scored for New Jersey, which is 7-2-1 in December. Hughes added an help on the final aim to submit a three-point sport.
Markstrom, who shut out the Penguins on Saturday, wasn’t examined a lot. His greatest save got here early within the third interval on a shot from the left circle by Artemi Panarin.
Jonathan Fast made 25 saves for the Rangers, who’ve misplaced 13 of 17 video games. Chris Kreider was a wholesome scratch.
The sport was feisty, with two fights and lots extra post-whistle pushing and shoving.
Takeaways
Rangers: New York appears misplaced on the ice. The ability play was 0 for 4. The Rangers had two too many males on the ice within the second interval and each resulted in power-play targets, two of the three for New Jersey. Their passing was atrocious.
Devils: New Jersey has been a well-oiled machine since early November, with a 16-6-1 report since a 3-0 loss at Calgary on Nov. 1. Hughes has 15 targets in 22 profession video games towards the Rangers.
Key second
Hughes’ first aim at 4:29 of the primary interval set the tone and it was a little bit fortunate. His shot from the left circle was deflected by not too long ago acquired Rangers defenseman Will Borgen.
Key stats
This was the seventh straight sport the Devils have allowed 20 pictures or fewer, and Hughes now has factors towards the Rangers in 11 straight video games.
Up subsequent
The NHL begins its vacation break on Tuesday. The Rangers go to Tampa Bay on Saturday. New Jersey stays dwelling and hosts Carolina on Friday evening.
