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Devils beat Rangers 7-1 as Luke Hughes scores twice
The New Jersey Devils beat the New York Rangers 7-1 at Prudential Center in Newark on Thursday.
Defenseman Luke Hughes scored twice, recording his first multigoal game in the NHL.
New Jersey scored four times in the second period after taking a 1-0 lead late in the first.
The Devils created chances by sending the puck behind the Rangers’ defense, pressing them and winning possession back.
Nico Daws made 18 saves for his first win of the season, as the Devils improved to 4-3 and extended their winning streak to two games.
The result was an encouraging example of the style coach Sheldon Keefe wants the team to repeat, though one game does not settle every question about the season.
The Devils say they need to keep committing to that approach as they continue their season.
The New Jersey Devils beat the New York Rangers 7-1 at Prudential Center on Thursday.
Defenseman Luke Hughes scored twice for his first multigoal game in the NHL.
The Devils scored four goals in the second period and outshot the Rangers 31-19, according to NJ.com.
Goalie Nico Daws made 18 saves for his first win of the season.
The victory was the 300th in the NHL for Devils coach Sheldon Keefe.
- Who
- The New Jersey Devils and New York Rangers.
- What
- The Devils won 7-1, with Luke Hughes scoring twice.
- When
- Thursday, October 15, 2026. The articles were published on October 16.
- Where
- Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.
- Why
- The Devils generated offense with a hard forecheck and by winning possession back. The Rangers’ coach said his team lost the style of play that had brought it success.
New Jersey Devils
New York Rangers
Performance
New Jersey Devils
The Devils said they played to their identity by focusing on defense and forechecking hard.
New York Rangers
Rangers coach Mike Sullivan said the team lost the game it had been playing for most of the season.
Game approach
New Jersey Devils
Devils players said they put pucks behind the Rangers’ defense and used their speed to create pressure.
New York Rangers
Rangers defenseman Adam Fox said the Devils were a fast, skilled team getting odd-man rushes and chances.
The Devils beat the Detroit Red Wings 5-4 in overtime.
The Devils beat the Rangers 7-1 at Prudential Center.
Evan Rodrigues scored at 19:30 to give New Jersey a 1-0 lead.
Luke Hughes scored 18 seconds into the period, and the Devils went on to score four goals in the period.
- Final score
- Devils 7, Rangers 1
- Venue
- Prudential Center, Newark, New Jersey
- Luke Hughes
- Two goals; first multigoal game in the NHL
- Nico Daws
- 18 saves; first win of the season
- New Jersey record
- 4-3-0 after the game
- Sheldon Keefe
- 300th NHL win as a coach
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What people are saying
We put pucks behind their D. We made their lives hard. We forechecked hard
We just lost ourselves
I don't know, I'm just trying to get pucks on net with guys going.
It's a cool milestone, but it doesn't mean a lot
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LUKE HUGHES IS DANCING OUT THERE 🕺