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New York Rangers vs New Jersey Devils Wrap - New Jersey Wins 2-1

The Devils earned a 2-1 victory over the Rangers on Thursday at Prudential Center.

New Jersey was favored by -134 and came through for bettors backing them. The game went UNDER the consensus closing total of 6.5.

Erik Haula, and Timo Meier each scored for the Devils in the victory. Haula opened the scoring for New Jersey.

Vitek Vanecek turned in a 24-save effort for the Devils.

Chris Kreider scored for the Rangers, finding the net behind Vitek Vanecek.

New York got a 29-stop effort from Igor Shesterkin in the loss.

On the power play, New Jersey went 1-for-2, while the Rangers were 1-for-2 with the man advantage.

New Jersey outshot New York 31-25 in the game.

New Jersey heads into a battle against the Blackhawks. New York, meanwhile, will have their next action against Buffalo.