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Rangers vs.
Predators
New York hosts Nashville Predators at Madison Square Garden. Here’s what to know before puck drop.
Friday, December 18, 2026
Home matchupNYRVSNSH
NYRVSNSH7:00 PM ET
Madison Square Garden
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WhenFri, Dec 18 · 7:00 PM ET
WhereMadison Square Garden
OpponentNashville Predators
Nashville PredatorsContextNHL
The game in 60 seconds
New York hosts Nashville Predators at Madison Square Garden. Puck drop is 7:00 PM ET. Listed on MSG2 · MSGSN. Next up: at New York Islanders on December 20.
The question to watch
How do the Rangers match up with Predators at puck drop?
Three things to watch
A look at Nashville Predators
New York hosts Nashville Predators. Watch how each side uses the last minutes before the next scheduled game.
Where to watch
Listed on MSG2 · MSGSN.
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Season so far
| NSH | NYR | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Against Average | 3.00 | 1.75 |
| Shots Against per Game | 29.2 | 24.0 |
| Penalty Kill Percentage | 84.2 | 91.7 |
| Power Play Goals Against | 3 | 2 |
| Short Handed Goals Against | 0 | 0 |
| Goals For per Game | 2.67 | 3.38 |
Leaders
- NYR · GoalsAlexis Lafreniere · 7
- NYR · AssistsAdam Fox · 7
- NYR · PointsAlexis Lafreniere · 10
- NSH · GoalsSteven Stamkos · 3
- NSH · AssistsRoman Josi · 5
- NSH · PointsSteven Stamkos · 7
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