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Shesterkin Stops 22, Fights Markstrom as Rangers Beat Devils 4-1

The New York Rangers defeated the New Jersey Devils 4-1 on Tuesday, highlighted by Igor Shesterkin’s 22 saves and a rare fight with Jacob Markstrom.

Conor Sheary and J.T. Miller scored first-period goals, while Jaroslav Chmelar and Mika Zibanejad added insurance. The highlight was a third-period scrap between Igor Shesterkin and Jacob Markstrom. New York snapped a three-game home winning streak with this victory, keeping slim playoff hopes alive for New Jersey.