It wasn’t easy for the New York Rangers. Once again they jumped out to a lead only to let up and see the Devils come back. This time, New Jersey actually tied the contest but a Mika Zibanejad power play goal late in the third period salvaged the victory.
The Blueshirts completed the four game sweep of their cross-river rivals and stay within four points of the Bruins who defeated the first place Capitals earlier in the day.
Rangers vs Devils: Another Birthday Boy does it
Yesterday, Pavel Buchnevich notched a hat-trick for his birthday.