New Jersey Devils vs New York Rangers, Dec. 22, 2026
New Jersey Devils7-4-0, 14 pts- 6:00 PMCT
- 5:00 PMMT
- 4:00 PMPT
New York Rangers7-5-1, 15 ptsThe New Jersey Devils visit the New York Rangers on Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2026. Puck drop is 7:00 PM ET on MSG, MSG2. The Devils arrive at 7-4-0 and the Rangers at 7-5-1. The clubs have met once already in 2026-27 and the Devils lead the season series 1-0.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Dec 22 | MSG, MSG2 | Scheduled |
Devils vs Rangers Game Details
The fixed facts for this game in one place. The Rangers play at Madison Square Garden in New York.
| Matchup | New Jersey Devils at New York Rangers |
|---|---|
| Date | Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2026 |
| Puck drop | 7:00 PM ET |
| Status | Scheduled |
| TV | MSG, MSG2 |
| Venue | Madison Square Garden, New York |
| Home team | New York Rangers (New York, United States) |
| Away team | New Jersey Devils |
| Game type | Regular season |
| Season | 2026-27 |
What Time Does Devils vs Rangers Start?
The Devils vs Rangers start time is 7:00 PM ET on Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2026. That is 6:00 PM Central, 5:00 PM Mountain and 4:00 PM Pacific.
| Time zone | Start | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern (ET) | 7:00 PM | New York, New Jersey |
| Central (CT) | 6:00 PM | |
| Mountain (MT) | 5:00 PM | |
| Pacific (PT) | 4:00 PM | |
| Atlantic (AT) | 8:00 PM | |
| Newfoundland (NT) | 8:30 PM | |
| Your time |
How to Watch Devils vs Rangers
New Jersey Devils at New York Rangers is on MSG, MSG2, with puck drop at 7:00 PM ET.
National NHL games in the United States air on ESPN, ABC, TNT, truTV and ESPN+. Games outside those windows go to the regional networks for the New York and New Jersey markets.
Devils vs Rangers in 2026-27: Head to Head
The Devils and the Rangers meet 4 times in 2026-27. 1 game has been played and the Devils lead the season series 1-0. Every meeting is listed below with its result or start time, and each one opens that game's own page.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 15 | New York RangersNYR1New Jersey DevilsNJD7 0-1, 0-4, 1-2 | MSG, MSG2 | Final | |
| Mon, Dec 7 | New Jersey DevilsNJDNew York RangersNYR | MSG, MSGSN | Scheduled | |
| Tue, Dec 15 | New York RangersNYRNew Jersey DevilsNJD | MSG, MSG2 | Scheduled | |
| Tue, Dec 22 | MSG, MSG2 | Scheduled |
Form and Standings: Devils and Rangers
The Devils are 7-4-0, 3rd in the Metropolitan Division with 14 points and a last-10 record of 6-4-0. The Rangers are 7-5-1, 2nd in the Metropolitan with 15 points and 5-4-1 in their last 10.
| Team | GP | Record | PTS | Home | Away | GF | GA | Streak | Last 10 | Last 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 7-4-0 | 14 | 6-2-0 | 1-2-0 | 36 | 32 | W3 | 6-4-0 | WWWLW | |
| 13 | 7-5-1 | 15 | 6-0-0 | 1-5-1 | 41 | 36 | L2 | 5-4-1 | LLWOTL |
Next Game for the Devils and the Rangers
New Jersey Devils
The Devils next play at Buffalo Sabres on Saturday, Dec. 26, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET on MSG, MSGB.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Dec 26 | New Jersey DevilsNJD Buffalo SabresBUF | MSG, MSGB | Scheduled |
New York Rangers
The Rangers next play at St. Louis Blues on Sunday, Dec. 27, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET on MSG2.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Dec 27 | New York RangersNYR St. Louis BluesSTL | MSG2 | Scheduled |
FAQ About Devils vs Rangers
What time is Devils vs Rangers on Dec. 22?
7:00 PM ET (6:00 PM CT, 5:00 PM MT, 4:00 PM PT). Atlantic, Newfoundland and your own local time are in the start-time table above.
What channel is Devils vs Rangers on?
The game is on MSG, MSG2. National games also stream on ESPN+ in the United States; in Canada the Sportsnet windows apply.
Where is Devils vs Rangers being played?
At Madison Square Garden in New York, home of the New York Rangers. The New Jersey Devils are the visiting team.
Who has the better record, the Devils or the Rangers?
The Rangers. They are 7-5-1 with 15 points, against 7-4-0 and 14 points for the Devils.
How many times do the Devils and Rangers play in 2026-27?
4 times. 1 game has been played and the Devils lead the season series 1-0.
Does Devils vs Rangers count in the standings?
Yes. It is a regular-season game: two points for a win, one for a loss in overtime or a shootout.
What time does Devils vs Rangers end?
A regular-season NHL game runs about 2 hours 30 minutes, so this one should end around 9:30 PM ET. Overtime adds up to five minutes, and a shootout a few more.
Is Devils vs Rangers on national TV?
No. MSG, MSG2 is a regional broadcast, shown in the New York and New Jersey markets. Outside those markets it needs an out-of-market package.
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