Blackhawks and Rangers Face Off in Tight Matchup at MSG

Chicago looks to build on recent win over Islanders as New York aims to bounce back from loss to Maple Leafs

Mar. 26, 2026 at 10:11pm

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The Chicago Blackhawks (27-31-13) will travel to Madison Square Garden to take on the New York Rangers (28-35-9) in a Friday night NHL matchup. The Blackhawks are coming off a 4-3 victory over the Islanders, while the Rangers are looking to rebound from a 4-3 loss to the Maple Leafs in their previous game. Both teams have struggled this season, with the Blackhawks sitting near the bottom of the league in goals scored and the Rangers just outside the playoff picture.

Why it matters

This game features two teams looking to gain ground in the standings and build momentum heading into the final stretch of the season. The Blackhawks and Rangers have both had their share of ups and downs, and a win here could provide a much-needed boost for either squad as they try to make a late-season push.

The details

The Blackhawks have scored 184 goals this season, 29th in the NHL, while allowing 223 goals against. They'll turn to goaltender Arvid Soderblom, who has a 24-63-14 record and a 3.72 goals-against average in his NHL career. The Rangers, meanwhile, have scored 199 goals and allowed 229, with Igor Shesterkin in net. Shesterkin has a 184-104-28 lifetime record and a 2.50 goals-against average.

  • The game will take place on Friday, March 27, 2026 at Madison Square Garden in New York, NY.
  • The game will be televised on MSG Network.

The players

Arvid Soderblom

The Blackhawks' starting goaltender, who has a 24-63-14 record and a 3.72 goals-against average in his NHL career.

Igor Shesterkin

The Rangers' starting goaltender, who has a 184-104-28 lifetime record and a 2.50 goals-against average.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident

The takeaway

This game features two teams looking to gain ground in the standings and build momentum heading into the final stretch of the season. The outcome could have implications for both the Blackhawks and Rangers as they try to make a late-season push for the playoffs.