The New York Rangers (28-35-9) host the Chicago Blackhawks (27-32-13) during Friday’s NHL action, starting at 7 p.m. ET at Madison Square Garden and broadcast on ESPN+. The Rangers sit in 16th place in the Eastern Conference with 65 points and the Blackhawks are 15th in the Western Conference with 67 points.

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Rangers vs. Blackhawks: March 27 Viewing Options

Date: Friday, March 27, 2026
Time: 7 p.m. ET
How to watch on TV: ESPN+
Location: New York City, New York
Venue: Madison Square Garden
Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Rangers’ 2025-26 Stats

Blackhawks’ 2025-26 Stats

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Rangers vs. Blackhawks Top Players

Rangers

A leading offensive player this season for New York, Mika Zibanejad has recorded 69 points.
Alexis Lafreniere has 50 points (21 goals, 29 assists) to add to the team’s scoring efforts.
On 100 shots (for 15 goals) and 33 assists, Vincent Trocheck has recorded 48 points this season.
In 45 games played this season, Igor Shesterkin (22-16-6) has given up 115 goals.
Blackhawks

Connor Bedard’s 30 goals and 36 assists in 59 games for Chicago add up to 66 total points on the season.
Tyler Bertuzzi has posted 52 total points (0.7 per game) this campaign. He has 29 goals and 23 assists.
Frank Nazar’s 12 goals and 24 assists add up to 36 points this season.
Spencer Knight is 18-20-10 on the season, allowing 129 goals (2.7 goals against average) and collecting 1,271 saves with a .908 save percentage (15th in the league).
Rangers vs. Blackhawks Injury Report

Rangers

Noah Laba: Out (Lower Body),

Urho Vaakanainen: Out (Upper Body),

Matthew Rempe: Out For Season (Thumb),

Jonathan Quick: Day-To-Day (Upper Body)

Blackhawks

Shea Weber: Out For Season (Ankle),

Andrew Mangiapane: Out (Undisclosed),

Matt Grzelcyk: Out (Upper Body),

Oliver Moore: Out (Lower Body),

Sacha Boisvert: Day-To-Day (Not Injury Related )

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