New York Rangers vs New Jersey Devils Picks and Prediction for Thursday October 15, 2026
The New York Rangers will travel to Newark, New Jersey, Thursday night for a Metropolitan Division matchup against the New Jersey Devils at Prudential Center. The puck is scheduled to drop at 7 PM Eastern in another meeting between two familiar division rivals. New York enters the contest 6-2, looking to establish its offensive rhythm and secure an important road victory against a talented New Jersey team. New Jersey will return home 3-3 this season, looking to use its speed and offensive skill to challenge the Rangers throughout the evening. New Jersey is the favorite Thursday night, currently slated at -148. The Rangers come into this game as a +124, and the total is 5.5. For more NHL news, see our NHL Picks.
New York looks to continue their streak
The New York Rangers offense has been their biggest strength this season, averaging 3.38 goals and 23.3 shots per game. Defensively, New York is one of the better teams in the entire league, allowing 1.75 goals on 24 shots per game. Alexis Lafreniere leads the New York offense this season with 10 points and seven goals. Mika Zibanejad is 2nd on the roster this year with eight points. Adam Fox is third on the team with 7 points, and he leads New York with 7 assists.
Dylan Garand led the way for New York in their last outing, giving up one goal on 26 shots to post a .962 save percentage, sealing the win. Alexis Lafreniere led the New York scoring with two goals on four shots in just under 19.5 minutes. Will Cuylie and Mika Zibanejad both chipped in scoring one goal each.
Key Injury Report for New York:
- Igor Shesterkin (IR-LT) - TBD
- Joe Veleno (IR-LT) - Jan 3
- Joonas Korpisalo (IR) - Nov 9
- Aidan Thompson (IR-NR) - Oct 26
- Adam Syokora (IR) - Jan 25
New Jersey goes for consecutive wins
The New Jersey Devils offense has been below average this season, averaging 2.67 goals on 36.3 shots. Defensively, New Jersey has had a ton of trouble, giving up 3.67 goals on 26 shots per game. Jack Hughes is leading the New Jersey offense this season with eight points and a team-high 6 assists. Jesper Bratt is second on the team with seven points this season. Nico Hischier is third on the roster with four points, and he leads the way with three goals scored.
Jake Allen had trouble in the net for New Jersey in their last outing, giving up four goals on 27 shots to post an .852 save percentage, but held on in overtime to secure the victory. Jesper Bratt and Jack Hughes led the way for the New Jersey offense with one goal and two assists each. Anthony Mantha and Evan Rodrigues added to the offense with one goal and one assist each. Nico Hischier was the 5th New Jersey player to find the net with one goal on three shots.
Key Injury Report for New Jersey:
- Luke Evangelista (day-To-Day) - Oct 15
- Connor Brown (IR) - Oct 15
- Nick Bjugstad (IR-LT) - Jan 19
- Seamus Casey (IR-NR) - Nov 21
New York Rangers vs New Jersey Devils Picks and Prediction
Pick: New York Rangers +124
New York will have an opportunity to dictate the pace Thursday night against a Devils team that could have difficulty containing the Rangers on both sides of the puck. Alexis Lafreniere and Adam Fox give New York a dangerous offense that can create scoring opportunities off the rush and force opposing defenders into difficult decisions. New Jersey will need Jack Hughes and Nico Hischier to produce offensively, but the Devils cannot afford to rely exclusively on their goaltending to keep them competitive. If New York controls the puck through the neutral zone and generates consistent pressure, the Rangers will create enough quality chances to secure the road underdog win.
Pick: Over 5.5
The Rangers and Devils have enough offensive talent to produce an entertaining matchup with several quality scoring opportunities. New Jersey's speed should create problems for New York whenever the Rangers lose possession in the neutral zone, particularly if the Devils generate odd-man rushes. The Rangers also possess dangerous offensive weapons and should be able to challenge New Jersey when they establish possession in the offensive zone. Special teams could become especially important because both clubs have players capable of converting power-play opportunities. The biggest factor supporting the over is the potential for quick changes in possession to create scoring chances before either defense becomes organized. With both teams capable of scoring multiple goals, six combined goals is a realistic expectation.