Rangers, Bruins and Lightning clinch preseason wins as rookie Brady Martin dazzles for Nashville

Published Sept. 21, 2026, 9 a.m.

*Pre‑season action in the NHL’s final warm‑up stretch delivered a mix of veteran poise, shootout drama, and a flash of rookie brilliance.* ### Rangers 4, Devils 2 In a preseason game, the Rangers defeated the Devils 4-2. ### Capitals 2, Bruins 3 (SO)

Pre‑season action in the NHL’s final warm‑up stretch delivered a mix of veteran poise, shootout drama, and a flash of rookie brilliance.

Rangers 4, Devils 2

In a preseason game, the Rangers defeated the Devils 4-2.

Capitals 2, Bruins 3 (SO)

The Capitals lost to the Bruins 3-2 in a shootout.

Predators 1, Lightning 2

The Predators lost to the Lightning 2-1. Brady Martin scored an impressive goal for the Predators.

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The preseason concludes with several key matchups. All eyes will be on how these early performances translate once the regular season begins.

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Recent league reporting (last 24h):

- Rangers defeat Devils 4-2 in preseason clash (nhl.com) https://nhl.com

- Capitals lose exhibition opener to Bruins in shootout, 3-2 (nhl.com) https://nhl.com

- Martin scores impressive goal as Predators fall to Lightning 2-1 (nhl.com) https://nhl.com

- DiPietro makes 30 saves in Bruins’ 3-2 shootout win over Capitals (nhl.com) https://nhl.com

- Brady Tkachuk records Gordie Howe hat trick in Panthers' win over Hurricanes (nhl.com) https://nhl.com

- Lightning open preseason with 2-1 win over Predators (nhl.com) https://nhl.com

Rangers, Bruins and Lightning clinch preseason wins as rookie Brady Martin dazzles for Nashville

Rangers 4, Devils 2

Capitals 2, Bruins 3 (SO)

Predators 1, Lightning 2

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Rangers, Bruins and Lightning clinch preseason wins as rookie Brady Martin dazzles for Nashville

Rangers 4, Devils 2

Capitals 2, Bruins 3 (SO)

Predators 1, Lightning 2