NEW YORK — The Rangers have been playing better since the holiday break, but for that to matter, it has to translate into results. It did Thursday night against the New Jersey Devils, a rival team near the top of the standings that blew out New York the last time they met.

In desperate need of wins, the Rangers notched an overtime victory over the Devils thanks to a goal from Sam Carrick.

After falling in overtime to Dallas in their previous game, the Rangers came through with a much-needed 3-2 win in overtime over the Devils on Thursday night at Madison Square Garden. The Rangers were looking for some redemption against their rivals from New Jersey after being outscored 10-1 by the Devils in their previous two meetings.

Sam Carrick scored in overtime and Igor Shesterkin made 21 saves as the New York Rangers beat the New Jersey Devils 3-2.

Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin will start Thursday's game against the visiting Devils, coach Peter Laviolette announced.

Igor Shesterkin returned from injured reserve after missing four games with an upper-body injury and gave the Rangers a solid performance in a 3-2 overtime win over the Devils on Thursday night at Madison Square Garden.