NEWARK, N.J. — Jack Hughes delivered another stellar performance against the New York Rangers, scoring two goals in the game, leading to a 5-0 triumph for the New Jersey Devils on Monday. His efforts were complemented by a solid showing from Jacob Markstrom, who recorded his second consecutive shutout, making 12 saves in the process.

Apart from Hughes, New Jersey saw contributions from Timo Meier, Stefan Noesen, and Dawson Mercer, further solidifying their grip on the game. The Devils have demonstrated impressive form in December, posting a 7-2-1 record. In addition to his two goals, Hughes finished the night with an assist, marking a three-point outing.

Markstrom, who also shut out the Penguins a few days prior, faced minimal pressure throughout the match. His most remarkable save came early in the third period, where he denied a shot from Artemi Panarin who was situated in the left circle.

In contrast, Ranger’s goaltender Jonathan Quick had a challenging night, stopping 25 shots as New York struggled, losing 13 out of their last 17 games. The team was without Chris Kreider, a healthy scratch for this match.

The game was intense, witnessing two fights along with significant post-whistle altercations between players.

**Takeaways**
For the Rangers, the team appeared disjointed on the ice, failing to capitalize on their opportunities as they went 0 for 4 on the power play. Moreover, they faced penalties for having too many men on the ice during the second period, which directly contributed to New Jersey scoring two of their three power-play goals. The Rangers’ passing was notably poor, adding to their struggles.

Conversely, the Devils have been in fine form since early November, amassing a 16-6-1 record following a 3-0 defeat to Calgary on November 1st. In his career against the Rangers, Hughes has showcased an impressive 15 goals over just 22 games.

**Key Moment**
The opening goal from Hughes at 4:29 in the first period established the tone for the match and displayed a bit of fortune; his shot from the left circle deflected off Will Borgen, the recently acquired Rangers defenseman.

**Key Stats**
This game marked the seventh consecutive match where the Devils limited their opponents to 20 shots or fewer. Hughes also highlighted his dominance over the Rangers with points in 11 straight games against them.

**Up Next**
With the NHL entering a holiday break on Tuesday, the Rangers are set to visit the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday, while the Devils will stay home to face the Carolina Hurricanes on Friday night.