nhl Game Recap
New York Skates Past New Jersey 5-1 - Recap
New York earned a 5-1 victory over New Jersey behind a 2-goal performance from Chris Kreider on Tuesday at Prudential Center.
Bettors who backed the Rangers were rewarded as +117 underdogs at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 5.5.
Chris Kreider(2), Filip Chytil, Ryan Lindgren, and Vladimir Tarasenko each scored for the Rangers in the victory. Tarasenko opened the scoring for New York.
Igor Shesterkin turned in a 27-save effort for the Rangers.
New Jersey got a goal from Jack Hughes in the loss, but it wasn't enough.
New Jersey got a 18-stop effort from Vitek Vanecek in the loss.
New York scored 2 times on 3 chances on the power play, while New Jersey went 0-for-4 with the man advantage.
New Jersey outshot New York 28-23 in the game.