Devils Cross Hudson to Play Rangers | PREVIEW

NEW JERSEY DEVILS (2-0-0) at NY RANGERS

New Jersey finishes its preseason slate with a pair of games in New York starting with the Rangers at Madison Square Garden on Thursday night. Puck drop is 7:08 p.m. ET.

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MORNING SKATE RECAP

NEWARK, NJ - Check back following morning skate around 11:00 a.m. ET.

THE SCOOP

The Devils face the Rangers at New York for the only time this season. They’ll be using their “AHL lineup” tonight as the NHL players are set to play in the preseason finale on Saturday on Long Island.

But don’t take that as a slight to any of the players dressing because they are still fighting for a spot on the roster to open the regular season. And they’ll get a better look with the current configuration.

Look for players like Jesper Boqvist, Amadeus Lombardi and Stefan Noesen among those trying to secure a role with the forward group, while Seamus Casey, Ethan Edwards and Anton Kolyachonok battle for a position on the defensive side.

The Rangers will also be featuring their secondary squad as their NHL players get set for the preseason finale on Friday.

PLAYER TO WATCH

Devils: Jesper Boqvist had a solid game on Sunday against the New York Islanders. He's getting a look on the top line against the Rangers and is putting himself in the conversation for being among the top-12 forward group. 

INJURIES

Devils:
Kovacevic (lower-body)
Bjugstad (torn pec)

Rangers:
Beaudoin (undisclosed)

REGULAR-SEASON RESULTS

• March 7 vs. NY Rangers, W 6-3
• March 18 at NY Rangers, W 6-3
• March 31 at NY Rangers, L 4-1

GAME NOTES

• The Devils and Rangers meet for the second and final time this preseason, and the only time at Madison Square Garden. 
• The two clubs met Monday night at Prudential Center with the Devils earning a 3-2 victory. 
• New Jersey received goals from Timo Meier, Nico Hischier and Jack Hughes in the win.