4/26 NHL: New Jersey at NY Rangers

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After going down 0-2 to the Devils, the Rangers return home tonight needing a victory to get back in their series with New Jersey.

New Jersey brings a 48-27-9 overall mark (18-12-4 in the division) into this game versus a New York team carrying a 44-28-12 record.

The Devils are road favorites, opening as 140 chalk, with an opening total of 5. They are 48-27-9 this season and 32-46-6 OU. The Rangers are 44-28-12 and are 33-49-2 OU.

Lou Lamoriello's troops hosted New York last game and came away with a 4-1 win, a game that went under 5.5. Oddsmakers had them as favorites in that one.

Some trends to consider:
New Jersey is 1-9-2 OU in its last 12 games against New York
New Jersey is 5-12-1 OU in its last 18 away
New Jersey is 4-2-0 OU in its last 6 games
New Jersey is 5-0-0 SU in its last 5 games after scoring 3 to 4 goals
New York is 3-9-0 OU in its last 12 games
New York is 1-4-0 OU in its last 5 at home
New York is 1-9-2 OU in its last 12 games against New Jersey

Next up:
New Jersey at NY Rangers, Saturday, April 29
NY Rangers home to New Jersey, Saturday, April 29