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New Jersey Devils defenseman Dougie Hamilton (7) celebrates after his goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Rangers, Monday, Dec. 2, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

New Jersey Devils defenseman Dougie Hamilton (7) celebrates after his goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Rangers, Monday, Dec. 2, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

New Jersey Devils center Jack Hughes, center, celebrates after scoring with defensemen Brett Pesce (22) and Luke Hughes (43) during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Rangers, Monday, Dec. 2, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

New Jersey Devils center Jack Hughes, center, celebrates after scoring with defensemen Brett Pesce (22) and Luke Hughes (43) during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Rangers, Monday, Dec. 2, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

New York Rangers defenseman K'Andre Miller (79), center, fights for the puck with New Jersey Devils centers Jack Hughes (86), left, and Paul Cotter, right, during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Monday, Dec. 2, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

New York Rangers defenseman K'Andre Miller (79), center, fights for the puck with New Jersey Devils centers Jack Hughes (86), left, and Paul Cotter, right, during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Monday, Dec. 2, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

New Jersey Devils center Dawson Mercer, right, and New York Rangers defenseman Adam Fox (23) fight for the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Monday, Dec. 2, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

New Jersey Devils center Dawson Mercer, right, and New York Rangers defenseman Adam Fox (23) fight for the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Monday, Dec. 2, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

New Jersey Devils defenseman Dougie Hamilton, left, pushes New York Rangers center Vincent Trocheck, right, up against the glass during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Monday, Dec. 2, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

New Jersey Devils defenseman Dougie Hamilton, left, pushes New York Rangers center Vincent Trocheck, right, up against the glass during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Monday, Dec. 2, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

New Jersey Devils center Nico Hischier, right, and New York Rangers defenseman Ryan Lindgren, left, fight for the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Monday, Dec. 2, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

New Jersey Devils center Nico Hischier, right, and New York Rangers defenseman Ryan Lindgren, left, fight for the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Monday, Dec. 2, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

New Jersey Devils center Dawson Mercer is embraced by defensemen Brett Pesce (22) and Luke Hughes (43) and center Paul Cotter (47) after scoring a goal during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Rangers, Monday, Dec. 2, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

New Jersey Devils center Dawson Mercer is embraced by defensemen Brett Pesce (22) and Luke Hughes (43) and center Paul Cotter (47) after scoring a goal during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Rangers, Monday, Dec. 2, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

New Jersey Devils goaltender Jacob Markstrom guards the goal during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Rangers, Monday, Dec. 2, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

New Jersey Devils goaltender Jacob Markstrom guards the goal during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Rangers, Monday, Dec. 2, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

New Jersey Devils center Jack Hughes (86) celebrates after scoring with defensemen Brett Pesce (22) and Luke Hughes (43) during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Rangers, Monday, Dec. 2, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

New Jersey Devils center Jack Hughes (86) celebrates after scoring with defensemen Brett Pesce (22) and Luke Hughes (43) during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Rangers, Monday, Dec. 2, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

New Jersey Devils center Jack Hughes (86) scores against New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin, left, during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Monday, Dec. 2, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

New Jersey Devils center Jack Hughes (86) scores against New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin, left, during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Monday, Dec. 2, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

New Jersey Devils defenseman Dougie Hamilton (7), center, celebrates after his goal with left wing Jesper Bratt (63) and right wing Stefan Noesen, right, during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Rangers, Monday, Dec. 2, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

New Jersey Devils defenseman Dougie Hamilton (7), center, celebrates after his goal with left wing Jesper Bratt (63) and right wing Stefan Noesen, right, during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Rangers, Monday, Dec. 2, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

New Jersey Devils center Jack Hughes, center, celebrates scoring with defensemen Brett Pesce (22) and Luke Hughes (43) during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Rangers, Monday, Dec. 2, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

New Jersey Devils center Jack Hughes, center, celebrates scoring with defensemen Brett Pesce (22) and Luke Hughes (43) during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Rangers, Monday, Dec. 2, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)