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Rangers vs.
Red Wings
New York hosts Detroit Red Wings at Madison Square Garden. Here’s what to know before puck drop.
Tuesday, December 29, 2026
Home matchupNYRVSDET
NYRVSDET7:00 PM ET
Madison Square Garden
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WhenTue, Dec 29 · 7:00 PM ET
WhereMadison Square Garden
OpponentDetroit Red Wings
Detroit Red WingsContextNHL
The game in 60 seconds
New York hosts Detroit Red Wings at Madison Square Garden. Puck drop is 7:00 PM ET. Listed on MSG · DSN. Next up: at Dallas Stars on December 31.
The question to watch
How do the Rangers match up with Red Wings at puck drop?
Three things to watch
A look at Detroit Red Wings
New York hosts Detroit Red Wings. Watch how each side uses the last minutes before the next scheduled game.
Where to watch
Listed on MSG · DSN.
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Season so far
| DET | NYR | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Against Average | 2.88 | 2.20 |
| Shots Against per Game | 27.0 | 25.2 |
| Penalty Kill Percentage | 69.0 | 93.5 |
| Power Play Goals Against | 9 | 2 |
| Short Handed Goals Against | 0 | 0 |
| Goals For per Game | 2.38 | 2.80 |
Leaders
- NYR · GoalsAlexis Lafreniere · 7
- NYR · AssistsAdam Fox · 10
- NYR · PointsAlexis Lafreniere · 13
- DET · GoalsAlex DeBrincat · 5
- DET · AssistsMoritz Seider · 5
- DET · PointsAlex DeBrincat · 9
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