This will be a great test for the young, emerging Rangers to face off against one of the best teams in the league. Only three teams, the Carolina Hurricanes, Colorado Avalanche and Dallas Stars, have more than the 102 points that the Sabres have recorded this season.<\/p>\n
Want to follow along with tonight\u2019s game to see how New York fares? Here is all the information needed to watch and listen.<\/p>\n
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Jan 8, 2026; New York, New York, USA; New York Rangers goaltender Jonathan Quick (32) defends the net as defenseman Matthew Robertson (29) and Buffalo Sabres left wing Jason Zucker (17) battle for control of the puck in the second period at Madison Square Garden. \/ Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images<\/p>\n
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Apr 4, 2026; New York, New York, USA; New York Rangers goalie Igor Shesterkin (31) warms up before the first period at Madison Square Garden. \/ Danny Wild-Imagn Images<\/p>\n
In net tonight for the Rangers will be their star, Igor Shesterkin. He has been magnificent once again throughout the campaign, despite the overall struggles of the team.<\/p>\n
Shesterkin has a 25-17-6 record this year with one shutout, producing a 2.50 goals against average and .912 save percentage. He was the starter in New York\u2019s most recent game, a dominant 8-1 victory in which Will Cuylle<\/a> recorded a hat trick.<\/p>\n It was the second consecutive game that the Rangers had a player record a hat trick, something that hasn\u2019t been done in more than four decades<\/a>. Against the Detroit Red Wings, it was rookie Gabe Perreault<\/a> who did it in a 4-1 victory.<\/p>\n That win was actually incredibly beneficial for Buffalo. With the Red Wings suffering a loss, the Sabres officially clinched a spot in the Eastern Conference playoffs.<\/p>\n