The New York Rangers (28-35-9) will attempt to halt a six-game losing streak when they play the Chicago Blackhawks (27-32-13) at home on Friday, March 27 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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To prepare for this matchup, here’s who we expect to emerge victorious in Friday’s hockey contest.

The Blackhawks have put up a 4-3-3 record in their past 10 contests. They have totaled 22 goals while giving up 32 in that time. On the power play, 26 opportunities have resulted in two goals (7.7% conversion rate).

Rangers vs. Blackhawks Predictions for Friday

Our computer projections model for this game calls for a final tally of Rangers 3, Blackhawks 2.

Moneyline Pick: Rangers (-162)
Total Pick: No Pick – Predicted Margin Negligible
Spread Pick: Blackhawks (+1.5)

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Rangers Splits and Trends

The Rangers have finished 9-9-18 in overtime matchups on their way to an overall record of 28-35-9.
New York is 8-10-8 (24 points) in its 26 games decided by one goal.
The 12 times this season the Rangers finished a game with just one goal, they went 1-10-1 (three points).
New York has scored exactly two goals in 15 games this season (3-6-6 record, 12 points).
The Rangers are 24-10-2 in the 36 games when they have scored three or more goals (to record 50 points).
In the 26 games when New York has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it registered 31 points after finishing 14-9-3.
In the 24 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, New York is 10-10-4 (24 points).
The Rangers have been outshot by opponents in 45 games, going 16-24-5 to register 37 points.
Blackhawks Splits and Trends

The Blackhawks have a 7-13-20 record in overtime games this season and a 27-32-13 overall record.
In the 25 games Chicago has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 28 points.
This season the Blackhawks registered just one goal in 13 games and they finished 0-12-1 in those matchups.
Chicago has 15 points (5-9-5) when scoring two goals this season.
The Blackhawks have scored three or more goals 35 times, earning 51 points from those matchups (22-6-7).
This season, Chicago has scored a single power-play goal in 27 games has a record of 13-9-5 in those matchups.
When outshooting its opponent this season, Chicago is 10-7-4 (24 points).
The Blackhawks’ opponents have had more shots in 48 games. The Blackhawks went 17-22-9 in those contests (43 points).

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Rangers vs. Blackhawks Game Time and TV Channel

When: Friday, March 27, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET
TV Channel: ESPN+
Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Where: Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York

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