Blackhawks and Rangers Face Off in NHL Matchup

TV channel and streaming details for the March 27 game

Mar. 27, 2026 at 3:23pm

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The Chicago Blackhawks and New York Rangers will meet on the ice at Madison Square Garden on Friday, March 27 at 7 p.m. ET. The game will be broadcast on ESPN+, with the Rangers currently ranked 16th in the Eastern Conference and the Blackhawks 15th in the Western Conference.

Why it matters

This matchup between two middle-of-the-pack NHL teams provides an opportunity for both squads to gain ground in their respective conference standings as the season winds down.

The details

The Rangers (28-35-9) and Blackhawks (27-32-13) will face off at Madison Square Garden, with the Rangers currently holding a slight edge in the standings with 65 points compared to the Blackhawks' 67 points. Several key players will be out for both teams, including Noah Laba, Urho Vaakanainen, Matthew Rempe, and Jonathan Quick for the Blackhawks, and Shea Weber, Andrew Mangiapane, Matt Grzelcyk, and Oliver Moore for the Rangers.

  • The game is scheduled for Friday, March 27, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET.

The players

Chicago Blackhawks

An NHL team based in Chicago, Illinois that competes in the Western Conference.

New York Rangers

An NHL team based in New York City, New York that competes in the Eastern Conference.

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The takeaway

This matchup between the Blackhawks and Rangers provides an opportunity for both teams to gain ground in their respective conference playoff races as the NHL season reaches its final stretch.