The Detroit Red Wings (10–7–1) visit the New York Rangers (10–7–2) tonight at Madison Square Garden in New York City, with both teams looking to build momentum in tightly packed division races.

Detroit enters riding uneven recent form — just one win in its last five — despite averaging a solid 3.00 goals per game.

Defense remains the concern: the Red Wings are giving up 3.28 goals per game, and John Gibson’s .875 save percentage has contributed to some high-scoring losses.

Dylan Larkin continues to drive their offense with 22 points (11 G, 11 A), while Lucas Raymond leads the team with 14 assists. But Detroit needs cleaner exits and fewer defensive lapses to avoid repeats of its 4–1 loss to New York on Nov. 7.

The Rangers, meanwhile, enter as one of the stingiest defensive teams in the NHL, allowing just 2.47 goals per game — second-best league-wide. Igor Shesterkin has been steady with a 2.39 GAA and .912 save percentage, while Jonathan Quick has been elite in limited action (1.26 GAA, .950 SV%).

New York’s top skaters are also producing: Artemi Panarin has 17 points (5 G, 12 A), and Mika Zibanejad leads them with 6 goals. The Rangers have won four of their last five, including a convincing 7–3 victory over Tampa Bay and a tight 2–1 shootout win over Columbus.

Special teams may swing the matchup. Detroit’s power play is performing well at 21%, but New York’s penalty kill has been even stronger at 80.4%, boosted by structured zone defense and strong goaltending. Detroit also takes more penalties (148 PIM vs. New York’s 135), which could give the Rangers additional opportunities.

Tonight’s game hinges on tempo. Detroit will try to press with speed in transition, relying on Larkin and Raymond to attack off turnovers. New York will counter with its trademark structure: controlled breakouts, tight gaps, and territorial discipline. If the Rangers keep the game in the 5-on-5 grind they prefer and limit rush chances — something they did effectively in their earlier 4–1 win over Detroit — they’ll dictate play.

Detroit needs to turn this into a track meet. New York wants to turn it into a clampdown.

Prediction

Expect a closely contested game with momentum swings. The Rangers may have the edge thanks to their defensive posture and home ice, but Detroit’s surging offense and rising confidence make this far from a foregone conclusion.

Projected Final Score: Rangers 4, Red Wings 3

Injury Report

Detroit Red Wings

No injured players reported.

New York Rangers

Will Borgen (D) — Day-to-Day, Expected Return: Nov. 16

Matt Rempe (C) — IR-LT, Expected Return: Nov. 29

How to Watch Red Wings vs. Rangers

Puck drop for tonight’s game between the Detroit Red Wings and New York Rangers is set for 7:00 PM Eastern at Madison Square Garden in New York City.

The game airs live nationally on NHL Network and locally on MSG Network and FanDuel Sports Network Detroit.

Out-of-market fans can stream the game for free on NHL Network with a free trial from DirecTV Stream (Ultimate or Premier plans only) and Fubo.

Detroit Red Wings vs. New York Rangers

Date: Sunday, November 16, 2025

Time: 7:00 PM Eastern

Venue: Madison Square Garden, New York, NY

TV: NHL Network, MSG, FanDuel Sports Network Detroit

Streaming: Gotham Sports, Fubo, DirecTV Stream