Jack Hughes scored a hat trick as the New Jersey Devils defeated the New York Rangers 6-3 at the Prudential Center in New Jersey. The Devils have now won four consecutive games. Hughes reportedly said he likes playing against the Rangers.
Jesper Bratt contributed a goal and two assists, and Nico Hischier scored a goal. The Rangers' goals came from Will Borgen, Vladislav Gavrikov, and Will Cuylle. The Devils' recent form is four wins and one loss in their last five games, while the Rangers have two wins, two losses, and one loss in overtime or shootouts in their last five.