[Oct 16, 2026 (Fri)] NHL Analysis Rangers @ Devils Preview - BeaverStats

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Quick preview of Rangers @ Devils (Oct 16, 2026 (Fri)).

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Rangers @ Devils

Rangers projected starting goalie: Dylan Garand @ Devils projected starting goalie: Jake Allen

The Devils lead on 5v5 play, while the Rangers lead in goal.

New Jersey's 5v5 xG% is 50.6 even when this season is blended with last, and 59.9 this season alone (6 games). The Rangers sit at 48.2 blended and 49.4 this season (8 games). Results run the other way: the Rangers are 6-2 with goals 27-14 (5v5 16-9), while the Devils are 3-3 with goals 16-22 (5v5 9-14).

Garand has a .954 SV% and +4.0 GSAx in three road games over two seasons, and .951 with +3.2 GSAx this season. His last five games total +5.5 GSAx, with one goal allowed last time out. Allen has a .897 SV% and -1.7 GSAx in 22 home games, .885 and -1.9 this season, and -2.2 over his last five. He gave up four last time.

The Rangers have won two straight, most recently 4-1 over Tampa Bay. The Devils beat Detroit 5-4 in overtime after losing 1-4 to Ottawa. New York won the last meeting 4-1 in March.

Neither goalie is confirmed. Igor Shesterkin would bring a .927 SV% and +4.8 GSAx this season, plus +15.8 GSAx on the road. Nico Daws has a .824 SV% and -3.7 GSAx in two starts, both losses, though he is +1.8 GSAx at home.

In summary, New Jersey has the stronger 5v5 numbers but needs Allen to stop more pucks. The Rangers' question is whether Garand's form holds, so the confirmed starters are the key variable.