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Rangers vs.
Blackhawks
New York hosts Chicago Blackhawks at Madison Square Garden. Here’s what to know before puck drop.
Thursday, January 7, 2027
Home matchupNYRVSCHI
NYRVSCHI7:00 PM ET
Madison Square Garden
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WhenThu, Jan 7 · 7:00 PM ET
WhereMadison Square Garden
OpponentChicago Blackhawks
Chicago BlackhawksContextNHL
The game in 60 seconds
New York hosts Chicago Blackhawks at Madison Square Garden. Puck drop is 7:00 PM ET. Listed on Sportsnet+. Next up: at San Jose Sharks on January 9.
The question to watch
How do the Rangers match up with Blackhawks at puck drop?
Three things to watch
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Season so far
| CHI | NYR | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Against Average | 4.00 | 2.20 |
| Shots Against per Game | 30.6 | 25.2 |
| Penalty Kill Percentage | 74.1 | 93.5 |
| Power Play Goals Against | 7 | 2 |
| Short Handed Goals Against | 0 | 0 |
| Goals For per Game | 2.33 | 2.80 |
Leaders
- NYR · GoalsAlexis Lafreniere · 7
- NYR · AssistsAdam Fox · 10
- NYR · PointsAlexis Lafreniere · 13
- CHI · GoalsFrank Nazar · 3
- CHI · AssistsAnton Frondell · 5
- CHI · PointsAnton Frondell · 6
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