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Chicago Blackhawks vs New York Rangers: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The Chicago Blackhawks (4-13-1) visit the New York Rangers (10-8-1) on Thursday, January 7, 2027 at 7:00 PM ET, at Madison Square Garden, New York, NY. TV: ESPN. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for New York Rangers vs Chicago Blackhawks.

NHLThursday, January 7, 2027

Chicago Blackhawks4-13-1

7:00 PM ETJan 7, 2027

New York Rangers10-8-1

DateJan 7, 2027

Time7:00 PM ET

VenueMadison Square Garden, New York, NY

TVESPN

Team comparison

Chicago BlackhawksNew York Rangers

Goals per game

2.2

2.9

Goals allowed per game

4.2

2.9

4-13-1Record10-8-1

8th in Central DivisionStanding3rd in Metropolitan Division

0-9Road record / home record8-2

LLLLLLast 5LWWWL

L6StreakL1

Team stats

Chicago BlackhawksNew York Rangers

Goals Against Average

4.22

2.90

Shots Against per Game

30.7

26.2

Penalty Kill Percentage

78.6

89.7

Power Play Goals Against

Short Handed Goals Against

Goals For per Game

2.17

2.95

Shots per Game

22.9

25.7

Power Play Goals

Power Play Percentage

9.8

18.9

Short Handed Goals

Penalty Minutes

155

186

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Chicago Blackhawks

Patrick Kane RW · Upper Body

Injured Reserve

Bowen Byram D · Upper Body

Injured Reserve

New York Rangers

Alberts Smits D · Upper Body

Injured Reserve

Sean Durzi D · Lower Body

Injured Reserve

Igor Shesterkin G · Knee - Surgery

Injured Reserve

Joe Veleno C · Lower Body

Injured Reserve

Aidan Thompson C · Undisclosed - Not Specified

Injured Reserve

Recent form

Chicago BlackhawksLLLLL

Nov 7, 2026 · at Carolina HurricanesL 2-9

Nov 5, 2026 · at Tampa Bay LightningL 1-4

Nov 4, 2026 · at Florida PanthersL 3-5

Nov 2, 2026 · vs Colorado AvalancheL 2-5

Oct 31, 2026 · at Boston BruinsL 4-5

New York RangersLWWWL

Nov 9, 2026 · at Edmonton OilersL 1-3

Nov 7, 2026 · at Seattle KrakenW 4-3

Nov 5, 2026 · vs Philadelphia FlyersW 3-2

Nov 3, 2026 · vs St. Louis BluesW 3-1

Nov 1, 2026 · vs Edmonton OilersL 1-4

Season series

Series starts 11/27

Jan 7, 2027CHI 0, NYR 0

Nov 27, 2026NYR 0, CHI 0

Team pages

Chicago Blackhawks
Schedule, roster and stats

New York Rangers
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Chicago Blackhawks vs New York Rangers?

The game is on Thursday, January 7, 2027 at 7:00 PM ET at Madison Square Garden, New York, NY.

How can I watch Chicago Blackhawks vs New York Rangers?

TV: ESPN.

What are the records of the Chicago Blackhawks and New York Rangers?

Chicago Blackhawks: 4-13-1. New York Rangers: 10-8-1.

Who is injured for Chicago Blackhawks vs New York Rangers?

Listed out or doubtful: Chicago Blackhawks: Patrick Kane, Bowen Byram. New York Rangers: Alberts Smits, Sean Durzi, Igor Shesterkin, Joe Veleno. Check the injury report above for the full list, and confirm close to game time.

Where is Chicago Blackhawks vs New York Rangers played?

Madison Square Garden, New York, NY.

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