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Shesterkin stops 22, fights Markstrom as Rangers beat Devils 4-1

Igor Shesterkin made 22 saves and fought Jacob Markstrom in a rare goalie altercation as the New York Rangers defeated the New Jersey Devils 4-1.

Conor Sheary and J.T. Miller scored first-period goals, and Jaroslav Chmelar and Mika Zibanejad added markers in the victory. The Rangers snapped a rough home stretch with the win, keeping slim playoff hopes alive for the Devils, who had six wins in their last nine games.