The Boston Bruins (30–20–2) travel to Madison Square Garden to face the New York Rangers (21–25–6) tonight, Monday, January 26, 2026.
The Bruins are looking to keep their momentum rolling after a 4–3 win over Montreal, while the Rangers are desperate to snap a skid, having lost four of their last five games.
Game Information
- Time: 7:00 PM ET
- TV: NHL Network, MSG Network
- Location: Madison Square Garden, New York, NY
Key Matchup: Offense vs. Defense
The statistical gap between these two teams is significant this season, particularly regarding offensive production.
| Metric | Boston Bruins | New York Rangers |
| Goals Scored (Avg) | 3.31 (7th) | 2.63 (27th) |
| Power Play % | 27.6% (3rd) | 22.8% (10th) |
| Penalty Kill % | 77.4% (24th) | 79.6% (15th) |
| Last 10 Games | 8–2–0 | 2–7–1 |
Storylines to Watch
- Recent History: These teams last met on January 10, when the Bruins handed the Rangers a historic 10–2 blowout. New York will be playing for pride and looking to prove that result was an anomaly.
- Injury Bug in NYC: The Rangers are heavily shorthanded. Star goaltender Igor Shesterkin and top defenseman Adam Fox have both been sidelined with lower-body injuries. Without their anchors, the Rangers have struggled to keep the puck out of the net.
- The “Minten” Emergence: Young Bruins forward Fraser Minten has been a revelation, recently putting up multi-goal games and cementing himself on the third line alongside Morgan Geekie, who leads the team with 28 goals.
- Bruins Special Teams: Boston’s power play is currently 3rd in the league. With the Rangers’ defense missing Fox, the Bruins’ top unit (Pastrnak, Lindholm, Zacha) could have a field day if New York takes undisciplined penalties.
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