Devils score four goals in just over five minutes on the way to routing the Rangers 7-1
(AP) — Evan Rodrigues scored with 29.6 seconds left in the first period to begin a barrage of four goals in just over five minutes, and the New Jersey Devils rolled over the New York Rangers 7-1 on Thursday night in the first matchup this season between the cross-Hudson River rivals.
New Jersey's Evan Rodrigues opened the scoring in the first period with 29.6 seconds remaining, igniting a four-goal onslaught in just over five minutes. The Devils overwhelmed the New York Rangers 7-1 in their season debut against the cross-Hudson River rivals. The Rangers' goaltender, Dylan Garand, struggled as he allowed all four of the Devils' quick goals.
Captain J.T. Miller failed to deliver a timely pass that set up Rodrigues' goal, while Vladislav Gavrikov's giveaway led to another early score for the Devils. After New York's timeout, Arseny Gritsyuk capitalized on a rebound, and Garand finished with four goals on 13 shots. Spencer Martin stepped in for Garand and allowed subsequent goals to Hughes, Stefan Noesen, and Cody Glass.
New Jersey's Nico Daws was flawless in net until Pavel Dorofeyev scored a rebound goal off a power play, finishing with 18 saves. Timo Meier, Brett Pesce, Amadeus Lombardi, Dawson Mercer, and Dougie Hamilton all added assists. The Devils claimed their second consecutive win as the Rangers suffered just their third defeat in nine games.
The Rangers will travel to Columbus on Saturday, while the Devils head to Washington for their next matchups.
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