With 1:42 left in the third period, and with the extra attacker, the Rangers got on the board with a goal from Anton Blidh. New York kept their net empty until time ran out, but New Jersey held on to secure the win, their first of the preseason. The win was also the Rangers first loss this preseason as New York entered the night with a 3-0 record.

The New York Rangers will look to stay perfect in the preseason when they visit the New Jersey Devils on Monday night in the fourth of their six preseason games. The Rangers are a perfect 3-0-0, defeating the Boston Bruins 3-2 and 5-2,

Keefe said he gained valuable experience overseas in 2023-24 in his final season as coach of the Maple Leafs, winning 3-2 against the Detroit Red Wings on Nov. 17, 2023, and 4-3 in overtime against the Minnesota Wild on Nov. 19 in the 2023 Global Series Sweden.

The NHL has returned to Prague for a pair of Global Series games this weekend. On the horizon, watch for regular-season games in Germany, Switzerland and even London.