April 4, 2026 5:24 am EDT
The NHL schedule on Saturday includes a showdown between the Detroit Red Wings (40-27-8) and the New York Rangers (31-36-9), starting at 12:30 p.m. ET at Madison Square Garden and broadcast on ABC. The Red Wings are ninth (with 88 points) and the Rangers 16th (71 points) in the Eastern Conference.
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Injury reportsRed Wings
Michael Rasmussen: Out (Undisclosed),
Justin Faulk: Day-To-Day (Lower Body)
Rangers
Urho Vaakanainen: Out (Upper Body),
Matthew Rempe: Out For Season (Thumb),
Jonathan Quick: Day-To-Day (Upper Body)
Stats to know
Alex DeBrincat has put up 80 points in 75 games (39 goals and 41 assists).
John Gibson has allowed 128 goals (2.61 goals-against average) and racked up 1,218 saves.
Mika Zibanejad has 33 goals and 38 assists for 71 total points this season.
Igor Shesterkin has given up 120 goals (2.5 goals-against average) and compiled 1,231 saves with a .911 save percentage (fourth-best in the league).
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