By Chris Ryan | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

The Devils' 4-3 overtime loss to the Rangers on Monday at Prudential Center in Newark gave plenty of players the chance to make their first case for a run at the NHL roster to start the regular season. While some players are firmly on course for a spot, plenty of other prospects are battling for every chance to make an impression.

Here's a stock report on every player involved in Monday's game, evaluating their individual play and their impact on the ice. Each player's stock either went up, stayed even, or went down based on Monday's performance.

Note: This stock report focuses solely on the players who suited up for the Devils' home game against the Rangers on Monday. Players who appeared in Montreal against the Canadiens are not included.

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Brian Boyle, F

Boyle was plenty active in his first preseason game, logging big minutes compared to last year's work. He saw the ice for 19:05, including more than nine minutes of special teams between the power play and penalty kill. The Devils likely won't saddle him with that big of an average workload in the regular season, but it was certainly encouraging to see him involved in every aspect of the game. Boyle did finish 5-for-14 on face-offs, even though he's typically one of the Devils' top men on the draw.

Stock: Up

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Jesper Bratt, F

Bratt's play on the top line and on the power play was good, and he looked right at home with Taylor Hall and Nico Hischier. He did have a big miscue in overtime, where a turnover along the boards led to the Rangers' winning goal. Bratt's going to get the chance to play big minutes this year in a potential top-six role, and some high-pressure work in overtime could accompany that. He'll need to avoid those types of turnovers when things can change quickly at 3-on-3. Bratt's three giveaways led the team.

Stock: Down

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Kurtis Gabriel, F

The sheer amount of power plays in the game probably played a factor, but Gabriel saw just 7:38 of ice time during his first game with the Devils. Outside of 10 seconds at the end of one power play, he didn't see any special teams time, so the forward was limited in his 5-on-5 chances.

Stock: Down

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Nico Hischier, F

Against a Rangers lineup that included only a few NHL veterans, Hischier stood out even more. He chased down and stopped a shorthanded breakaway early in the game, and he zipped around the offensive zone at 5-on-5. Along the boards, Hischier maintained control and won battles. He was held scoreless in a preseason game for the first time after scoring in all four appearances last summer. Regardless, he looked sharp in his first 2018-19 appearance.

Stock: Up

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Taylor Hall, F

The NHL MVP didn't find the scoresheet, despite 7:31 of power-play ice time. He still led the Devils with seven shot attempts, including three on target. Hall looked fast, decisive and confident in his first game, and that's more than enough at this point of the preseason.

Stock: Even

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Nick Lappin, F

Lappin provided the biggest offensive boost of the night, netting a pair of goals, both coming from the slot. In both instances, he took clean passes and didn't hesitate to fire away, finding the net both times. Lappin is one of the players competing for an NHL roster spot. Games like Monday certainly help his case. Now he'll need to show a similar consistent effort in his next outing.

Stock: Up

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Michael McLeod, F

After the game, coach Rick Kowalsky said the Devils had McLeod playing in an unfamiliar spot on the power play that didn't match the forward's strongest attributes. Still, McLeod was able to settle in and recorded an assist on Lappin's second goal. Overall, the 2016 first-round pick seemed to gain confidence as the game progressed, and he was active and involved late in the game. It was an encouraging opening performance.

Stock: Up

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Stefan Noesen, F

Noesen did what he did best Monday, playing physically around the boards and staying active around the net. On top of that, Noesen got a good deal of special teams work. He was one of the few full-time NHLers last season who didn't play a big role on the power play or penalty kill. On Monday, he played both.

Stock: Up

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Blake Pietila, F

During his brief NHL call-ups over the past three seasons, Blake Pietila hasn't found a ton of traction on the ice. He found a way to make an impact on Monday, though. He drew a penalty in the opening minutes of the game, then assisted Lappin's opening goal a few minutes later. Along with killing penalties, Pietila was quick and confident with his puck movement.

Stock: Up

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John Quenneville, F

A power-play goal was certainly good for John Quenneville. His play outside that was even more encouraging. He stood up for a teammate with a fight in the first period. He played soundly on defense, including a pass breakup in the defensive zone in the third period that prevented a dangerous shot for the Rangers. He did have an unforced turnover by losing puck exiting zone without pressure in third, leading to Rangers shot and a Cam Johnson save. Other than that, Quenneville gave the Devils plenty of reason to like his all-around play.

Stock: Up

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Kevin Rooney, F

Rooney saw a good chunk of shorthanded ice time to showcase his penalty kill, but it was a quiet night outside of that. The center took a pair of penalties, including one when the Devils were already on the penalty kill to give the Rangers a 5-on-3 chance. He also finished 2-for-7 on face-offs, winning 29 percent of his draws.

Stock: Down

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Eric Tangradi, F

Like Gabriel, Tangradi didn't see the ice a ton in his first game as a Devils. He played 9:13 without any major special teams work. While he did manage to draw two penalties and take two shots, it served as a quiet debut.

Stock: Down

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Andy Greene, D

The captain had a relatively light night, compared to his usual 20-plus minute outings during the regular season. Greene saw a good amount of penalty kill time, and he even had a good sequence on the offensive end later in the game. He hit the post with one shot and put two others on net.

Stock: Even

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Eric Gryba, D

Gryba showed off the type of physicality he can bring to the lineup when he delivered a booming hit to Boo Nieves in third period, sending him to the ice and to the locker room. The Devils lacked a player of Gryba's style on the blue line last season, and it was good to see him assert himself.

Stock: Up

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Steven Santini, D

Santini played most of his night with Greene, combining for work at 5-on-5 and the penalty kill. Santini's defense has always been sound during his NHL stints, and the Devils were looking for more consistency with his puck movement and possession. Santini looked confident with the puck on his stick Monday, putting three shots on goal and knowing when to dump the puck down to a forward from the blue line.

Stock: Up

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Ty Smith, D

Smith was paired with veteran defenseman Sami Vatanen, giving him the chance to play some tougher minutes at 5-on-5. In Smith's first NHL game, he got a quick look at the time and space he can use to make plays in the league, and outside of a couple hiccups, he looked smart and confident with his decision making. He was also rewarded with a pair of assists on the power play while running point on the second unit. Despite being an 18-year-old, Smith gave plenty of encouraging signs.

Stock: Up

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Sami Vatanen, D

In typical Vatanen fashion, the defenseman led the Devils in ice time, although it came in a very manageable 22:17. Vatanen ran the Devils' first power play, which consisted of five NHL players. That unit didn't score in seven opportunities, and the group didn't look crisp, but that's somewhat expected in the first preseason game after special teams aren't heavily emphasized in the first few practices of training camp. Vatanen still stands as the Devils' top blue liner.

Stock: Even

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Egor Yakovlev, D

Yakovlev's North American debut could have gone a little smoother. He played primarily at 5-on-5, showing some good skating and puck play. But he took a pair of penalties, so he'll look for some improved discipline in the rest of camp.

Stock: Down

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Cam Johnson, G

Cam Johnson appeared in his first NHL game in any form after signing as an undrafted free agent out of North Dakota at the end of last season. Entering a tied game, Johnson was tested quickly. He made a pair of breakaway saves in the third period. While he did allow a tying power-play goal in the third and the overtime winner, Johnson looked strong while making 10 saves on 12 shots.

Stock: Up

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Keith Kinkaid, G

Keith Kinkaid played two periods his preseason debut, giving way to Johnson at the start of the third period. In his 40 minutes of work, Kinkaid stopped 14 of the 16 shots he faces. He allowed a shorthanded goal on a breakaway and a power-play goal. Overall, Kinkaid was solid in his first game action. His status as the NHL backup (and starter until Cory Schneider is healthy) is secure.

Stock: Even

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