New York rangers vs New Jersey devils game 1 preseason reaction 🔵🔴🗽 #newyorkrangers #nhl

New York rangers vs New Jersey devils game 1 preseason reaction 🔵🔴🗽 #newyorkrangers #nhl

Here’s a summary and breakdown of today’s New York Rangers vs. New Jersey Devils preseason game (Sep 21, 2025)

•The Rangers won 5-3 over the Devils to open the preseason. 

•The game was played at the Prudential Center in Newark. 

Key moments & storylines

1. Strong start by the Rangers

• Gabe Perreault got the scoring started early, finishing off a slick feed from Casey Fitzgerald, giving New York a 1-0 lead only a few minutes in. 

• The momentum carried into the second period, where New York struck early again (Dylan Roobroeck scored after a good forecheck) to build their lead. 

2. Devils showed flashes
• New Jersey tied it in the first via Brian Halonen on the power play. 
• Later in the second period, they cut into the lead again with a goal by Paul Cotter off a turnover forced by Arseny Gritsyuk. 

3. Goaltending changes and performance
• For the Devils, Jake Allen started and played the first period; Nico Daws came in after that. 

• The Rangers countered with Jonathan Quick starting, then Dylan Garand subbing in. 

4. Discipline & power-play issues

• The Rangers struggled with their power play — they had several opportunities but didn’t convert. Meanwhile, New Jersey’s penalty kill was solid. 

• Some penalties tilted momentum. For instance, a major penalty for elbowing and a cross-checking penalty in the third gave New Jersey a long 5-on-3 advantage, which they used to score. But New York held on. 

What this means / What to watch going forward

• This was the first chance for many players to make an impression, especially those fighting for depth roles. The early preseason games are about competition more than results. 

• The Rangers showed some strong offensive chemistry in lines like Sheary-Parssinen-Perreault, which might carry weight in roster decisions. 

• The Devils gave glimpses — Gritsyuk looked lively, Cotter had a good moment, but defensive lapses and special teams execution will need improvement.

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