NHL Teams Snap Losing Streaks with Key Victories

On November 24, 2025, both the New Jersey Devils and New York Rangers achieved crucial victories to end their respective losing streaks. The Devils faced off against the Detroit Red Wings at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, where they secured a 4-3 win. This victory halted a three-game skid for the Devils, who are now 8-0-1 at home this season, joining the Colorado Avalanche as the only teams without a regulation loss on home ice. According to Deadspin, Jacob Markstrom, the Devils' goalie, made 32 saves, helping New Jersey fend off the Red Wings, who outshot them 35-19. Key contributions came from Timo Meier, Nico Hischier, and Connor Brown, each of whom recorded a goal and an assist. Cody Glass also scored, returning from injury to make a significant impact. The Devils jumped to a 3-1 lead in the first period, with Hischier and Glass scoring within a minute of each other after DeBrincat had equalized for Detroit. Markstrom's performance included a crucial pad save on Patrick Kane late in the game, ensuring the Devils held on for the win.

Meanwhile, in New York, the Rangers snapped a four-game losing streak with a 3-2 victory against the St. Louis Blues at Madison Square Garden. This win marked only the Rangers' second home victory in ten games this season (2-7-1). Alexis Lafreniere scored the game-winning goal just 40 seconds into the third period, allowing the Rangers to reclaim a lead they had lost in the first period. Vincent Trocheck and Adam Edstrom also found the net for the Rangers, while Igor Shesterkin made 20 saves to keep St. Louis at bay. The Rangers had to survive a tense finish, killing off a late double-minor penalty before Brayden Schenn scored for the Blues with just over a minute left in the game. This victory was crucial for the Rangers, who remain in last place in the Metropolitan Division but showed signs of improvement with this performance. The Rangers will next face the Carolina Hurricanes, while the Devils will host the Blues in their following matchup.

Both of these victories are significant not only for the teams' morale but also for their standings in the NHL. The Devils' win was their first in regulation since November 1, ending a streak where their previous four wins had come in overtime or a shootout. The Rangers, looking to build on their victory, face a challenging schedule ahead as they work to climb out of the bottom of their division. As the season progresses, these wins may prove crucial for both teams' playoff aspirations.