April 4, 2026Updated 7:24 am EDT
Saturday’s NHL action will see the Detroit Red Wings (40-27-8) square off against 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 rank ninth and the Rangers 16th 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
Over 75 games played, Alex DeBrincat has recorded 80 points (39 goals and 41 assists).
John Gibson has a 2.6 goals-against average, and 1,218 saves. His .905 save percentage ranks 19th in the league.
Over 75 games played this season, Mika Zibanejad has 71 points (0.9 per game), with 33 goals and 38 assists.
Igor Shesterkin has a .911 save percentage (fourth-best in the league), with 1,231 total saves, giving up 120 goals (2.5 goals-against average).
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