The Devils travel to Madison Square Garden as the series shifts across the Hudson for Game 3 Saturday night. Puck drop is 8 p.m.
You can watch the game on ABC and ESPN+ or listen on the Devils Hockey Network.
Check back following morning skate for your pre-game story and pre-game videos. Read below for your game preview!

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Severson
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Head Coach Lindy Ruff
BY THE NUMBERS
Stats Comparison: Devils vs. Rangers
Media Game Notes
Head to Head: Devils vs. Rangers
Devils Player Statistics
Rangers Player Statistics
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FEATURE:
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PRE-GAME STORY

NEW YORK, NY - The Devils held an optional morning skate at Madison Square Garden ahead of Game 3 against the Rangers. All three goalies took part. Akira Schmid had a net to himself while Vitek Vanecek and Mackenzie Blackwood worked the opposite cage.
While it is a possible indication that Schmid is starting, head coach Lindy Ruff said the team hasn't decided yet which goalie will man the crease for the drop of the puck.
"It's a game-time decision," he said.
"I feel comfortable. I made a step this year," Schmid said. "Got that confidence for myself. You always have to be ready."
Ruff wouldn't disclose his lineup either, other than saying "every player we've got is an option. I'm not talking about lineup."
Road Warriors
The Devils were one of the best teams in the NHL on the road. They finished the year with a 28-9-4. The 28 wins tied a franchise record while their mark was the second-best in the entire NHL behind only Boston (31-8-2).
After losing the first two games of the series at home, New Jersey looks to turn the tide on the road for Games 3 and 4.
"We have a new opportunity to come here to the Garden and get back in this series," forward Jesper Bratt said. "They came into our building and got two wins. We know that we can do the same thing. We've been playing some good hockey on the road and we're excited for a fun game tonight."
While trailing 2-0 in the series may seem daunting, the truth is that each game is its own entity. It's not about which team gets off to a 2-0 lead, but rather which wins four of seven.
"We just have to win. First one to win four," defenseman Damon Severson said. "They got the jump on us at home. We have to come back. We're going to have to win at least one to keep the series going. It starts with tonight."
It doesn't just start with one game. It starts with one period, one shift, one battle.
"You really only have to focus on your next shift, next game, next period of play," Ruff said. "What's behind you now is behind you."
Big Guns
The Devils have scored two goals in two games so far. Jack Hughes has one goal (penalty shot) while Nico Hischier, Bratt, Dawson Mercer, Timo Meier and Dougie Hamilton are still seaking their first point.
For the Rangers, Adam Fox (6 points), Chris Kreider (4 goals), Patrick Kane (4 points) and Vladimir Tarasenko (2 goals) have created.
The Devils' big guns have to match (or outmatch) the Rangers' big guns if the team wants to avoid a push to the brink of elimination.
"They know they have to produce. There's no secret," Ruff said of his top players. "Sometimes in the playoffs you can get a spark from a second or third line, but your top players have to be the guys that get it done for you.
"They know they have to make the difference for us."

PREVIEW

Game 3
TV: 8:00 p.m. ET; Televised on ABC, ESPN+
RADIO: 8:00 p.m. ET; Live on Devils Hockey Network
SERIES SCHEDULE: Rangers Lead 2-0
Game 1: Rangers 5, Devils 1
Game 2: Rangers 5, Devils 1
Game 3: Saturday, April 22, 8 p.m. at New York, ABC, ESPN+
Game 4: Monday, April 24, 7 p.m. at New York, MSGSN, ESPN
\Game 5: Thursday, April 27, time TBD, at New Jersey, MSGSN
\Game 6: Saturday, April 29, time TBD, at New York, TV TBD
\Game 7: Monday, May 1, time TBD, at New Jersey, MSGSN
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Projected Lineups\:
Devils
Meier - Hischier - Mercer
Palat - Hughes - Bratt
Wood - Haula - Tatar
Sharangovich - McLeod - Bastian
Siegenthaler - Hamilton
Graves - Marino
Bahl - Severson
Vanecek
Rangers
Kreider - Zibanejad - Kane
Panarin - Trocheck - Tarasenko
Lafreniere - Chytil - Kakko
Vesey - Goodrow - Motte
Lindgren - Fox
Miller - Trouba
Mikkola - Schneider
Shesterkin
\Not official. Subject to change.
Injury Updates:
Devils
Bernier (Hip - IR)
Rangers
None
Who's Hot:
NJD: Haula finished the regular season with six goals in his last seven games. That's carried over as he scored a power-play goal in Game 2.
NYR: Chris Kreider has scored four power-play goals in the opening two games. He became the first player in NHL history to post four man-advantage goals in the first two games of a series.
Game 2 Recap: Rangers 5, Devils 1
Rangers forward Chris Kreider, again, scored two power-play goals as New York, again, went on to a 5-1 victory against New Jersey to take a 2-0 series lead.
Patrick Kane produced three points (1g-2a) in the win and Vladimir Tarasenko and Kappo Kakko tallied for the Rangers. Erik Haula scored the lone goal for New Jersey on the power play.
Game 1 Recap: Rangers, 5, Devils 1
Rangers forward Chris Kreider scored two power-play goals and New York's penalty kill went 4-for-4 in a 5-1 victory against New Jersey to take a 1-0 series lead.
Vladimir Tarasenko, Ryan Lindgren and Filip Chytil also scored for the Rangers and defenseman Adam Fox recorded four assists in the game. Goaltender Igor Shesterkin made 27 saves on 28 shots. Jack Hughes scored the lone goal for New Jersey, his first-career playoff goal, on a penalty shot.
2022-23 Regular-Season Series Recap
The Devils and Rangers met four times during the regular season. New Jersey took the season series with a 3-0-1 mark (1-2-1 for the Rangers). New Jersey won both games at Prudential Center this season, 4-3 in overtime on Jan. 7 and 2-1 on March 30. The Devils went 1-0-1 at Madison Square Garden with a 5-3 win Nov. 28 and 4-3 overtime setback on Dec. 12.
Jack Hughes led all players in goals (4) and points (6) in the season series. Captain Nico Hischier (1g-3a) and Dawson Mercer (1g-3a) each chipped in four points while Yegor Sharangovich ranked second on the club with two goals.
K'Andre Miller paced both teams with five assists while his six led the Rangers. Chris Kreider had a team-best three goals (four points total) while Mika Zibanejad notched four points (1g-3a).
Goalies Vitek Vanecek and Igor Shesterkin went head-to-head in all four games. Vanecek finished 3-0-1 with 2.70 goals-against average and .908 save percentage. Shesterkinwas 1-2-1 with a 3.23 GAA and .907 save percentage.
By the Numbers:
Devils
Set franchise records in 2022-23 with 52 wins and 112 points. The club also set an NHL record with a 49-point improvement from last season (82-game schedule).
The Devils led the NHL and set a franchise record this season with 26 comeback victories and nine multiple-goal comebacks.
The Devils have home-ice advantage to open the playoffs for the first time since 2009-10 (Philadelphia).
The Devils tied a franchise record with 28 road victories this year, going 28-9-4.
The Devils had two 40-goal scorers on the roster: Hughes, 43; Timo Meier, 40.
The Devils had four 30-goal scorers: Hughes, 43, Meier, 40; Jesper Bratt, 32; Nico Hischier, 31.
Jack Hughes set a franchise record with 99 points (43g-56a) to best Patrik Elias' 96 points in 2000-01.
Tomas Tatar finished with a plus-41, a career high that ranked 5th in the NHL.
Dougie Hamilton's 22 goals tied Barry Beck (Colorado, 1977-78) for the most in franchise history.
Goalie Vitek Vanecek set a career high with 33 wins this season, joining Martin Brodeur as the only 30-win goaltenders in franchise history.
Rangers
The Rangers were 24-9-8 on the road for 56 points. The 56 points is 2nd in franchise history while the 24 wins are tied for 5th.
New York finished the season by allowing three or less goals in 19 straight games. Its 2.63 goals against on the year ranked 4th in the NHL.
When scoring four or more goals on the year, the Rangers were 33-0-0.
New York's 271 penalties taken this season were the 3rd fewest in the NHL.
Patrick Kane and Vladimir Tarasenko have combined for 192 Stanley Cup points (Kane132, Tarasenko, 60), four Cup wins (Kane, 3, Tarasenko 1) and a Conn Smythe as playoff MVP (Kane, 2013).
Mike Zibanejad's career-high 91 points made him the third Rangers center since 1982-83 to reach the 90-point mark (Wayne Gretzky, Mark Messier).
Chris Kreider's next playoff goal (would be his 35th) will let him pass Rod Gilbert for most in franchise history. He's also two points from tying Don Maloney's 57 on the points list.