Jesper Bratt had a goal and three assists, Jack Hughes scored twice and Jacob Markstrom made 39 saves as the New Jersey ...

Jack Hughes recorded two goals in a three-point second period for the visiting New Jersey Devils, who never trailed while cruising to a 5-1 rout of the struggling New York Rangers on Monday night.

With Peter Laviolette’s seat heating up in Manhattan, the Devils came into town and brought a bit of fuel for the fire.

The Devils won their first game against the Rangers in 581 days, blowing them out 5-1 at Madison Square Garden.

The New Jersey Devils ran the New York Rangers out of Madison Square Garden in the first meeting of the Hudson River Rivalry.