Jesper Bratt led the New Jersey Devils with a goal and three assists in their decisive 5-1 victory over the New York Rangers. Jack Hughes added two goals, while Jacob Markstrom made 39 saves, helping the Devils secure their fifth win in seven games.

Despite Chris Kreider's late power-play goal for the Rangers, Igor Shesterkin struggled, suffering his fifth consecutive loss. Meanwhile, in other games, Auston Matthews returned from injury to score for the Toronto Maple Leafs, and the Dallas Stars continued their winning streak against Utah.