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New York Rangers at New Jersey Devils

NHLregular • 2026-27 Season
completed
Devils logo
Devils
New Jersey
7
vs
Rangers logo
Rangers
New York
1
NJD 40%60% NYR
Prediction Confidence:
Moderate

New York Rangers 60% to win. The top 3 signals favoring Rangers:

  • Injuries. Rangers healthier: 0 out, 0 doubtful vs Devils 4 out, 0 doubtful
  • Recent Form. Rangers (6-2) in better form than Devils (3-3)
  • ELO Rating. Devils ELO 1508 vs Rangers ELO 1537 (diff: -29)

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VenuePrudential Center
Newark, NJ

Team Comparison

Head-to-head snapshot based on our model inputs

Rangers (away)
Devils (home)
60%
Win probability
40%
1
High-impact factors
0
0
Players ruled out
0

Post-Game Analysis

How our model performed

The Devils defeated the Rangers 7-1.

Our model predicted the Rangers would win with 60% confidence, but the Devils pulled off the upset. These outcomes are what keep sports compelling -- and help our model learn.

Looking at the factors our model weighed:

  • Injuries favored the Rangers and was a major factor: Rangers healthier: 0 out, 0 doubtful vs Devils 4 out, 0 doubtful
  • Home Field Advantage favored the Devils and was a notable factor: Devils are 4-2 at home this season; Rangers are 2-3 on the road (divisional game, reduced advantage)
  • Recent Form favored the Rangers and was a contributing factor: Rangers (6-2) in better form than Devils (3-3)
  • The Devils are without 4 player(s) due to injury, which could tilt the matchup.

This analysis was generated from our model's pre-game assessment compared against the actual result. Factor accuracy helps improve future predictions.

Devils won 7-1

Devils won by a solid margin

Prediction IncorrectWe predicted Rangers at 60%

Key Factors

What's driving the win probability for this game

  • InjuriesFavors New York Rangers
  • Home Field AdvantageFavors New Jersey Devils
  • Recent FormFavors New York Rangers
  • Rest DaysFavors New Jersey Devils
  • ELO RatingFavors New York Rangers
  • Head to HeadNeutral
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What's Driving This Game

Each factor's contribution to the final win probability

NYR
NJD
Injuries
Home Field Advantage
Recent Form
Rest Days
ELO Rating
Favours NYR|Favours NJD

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Model vs. Market

Comparing our model against market-implied probabilities

Devils

Our Model40%

Rangers

Our Model60%

Understanding the win probability calculation

Injuries

Rangers healthier: 0 out, 0 doubtful vs Devils 4 out, 0 doubtful

Rangers
Model version: 1.1.0 • Calculated: 10/15/2026, 10:45:02 PM

Key Players

Rangers

No player data available

Devils

Jake AllenG
Nico DawsG
Remi PoirierG
Jack HughesC
Dawson MercerC

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Frequently Asked Questions

Devils has a 40% win probability, while Rangers has a 60% win probability based on our analysis.

Our model considers offensive and defensive efficiency, rest days, injury impact, and historical performance.

This game is being played at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ.

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