nhl Game Recap
Devils Fall 5-3 Against New York - Game Recap
New York skated to a 5-3 victory over New Jersey on Sunday in NHL action at Prudential Center.
Bettors who backed the Rangers were rewarded as -181 favorites at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 6.0.
New York got goals from Ryan Strome, Vitali Kravtsov, Alexis Lafreniere, Mika Zibanejad, and Chris Kreider in the victory. Kreider opened the scoring at 6:31 of the first period.
Alexandar Georgiev turned in a 25-save effort for the Rangers.
New Jersey got goals from Nico Hischier, Mikhail Maltsev, and Marian Studenic in the loss, but it wasn't enough.
MacKenzie Blackwood stopped 21 of 25 shots for the Devils, but it wasn't enough to earn the victory.
New York scored 2 times on 6 chances on the power play, while New Jersey went 0-for-1 with the man advantage.
New Jersey outshot New York 30-25 in the game.
New York looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Islanders. The Devils will aim to get back on the winning track at Pittsburgh.