nhl Game Recap
New York Ices New Jersey 4-3 - Recap
New York needed a shootout to earn a 4-3 victory over New Jersey on Sunday in NHL action at Madison Square Garden.
New York won as a -135 favorite, while Over-Under bettors who played OVER the total of 5.5 were rewarded at the payout window.
Kaapo Kakko, Alexis Lafreniere, and Adam Fox each scored for the Rangers in the victory. Fox opened the scoring for New York.
Alexandar Georgiev turned in a 24-save effort for the Rangers.
New Jersey got goals from Jesper Bratt, Dougie Hamilton, and Pavel Zacha in the loss, but it wasn't enough.
New Jersey got a 8-stop effort from Jonathan Bernier in the loss.
On the power play, New York went 0-for-2, while the Devils were 1-for-1 with the man advantage.
New York outshot New Jersey 41-27 in the game.
New York heads into a battle against the Canadiens. New Jersey, meanwhile, will have their next action against Ottawa.