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Detroit Red Wings vs New York Rangers: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The Detroit Red Wings (7-8-3) visit the New York Rangers (10-8-1) on Tuesday, December 29, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET, at Madison Square Garden, New York, NY. TV: MSG, DSN. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for New York Rangers vs Detroit Red Wings.

NHLTuesday, December 29, 2026

Detroit Red Wings7-8-3

7:00 PM ETDec 29, 2026

New York Rangers10-8-1

DateDec 29, 2026

Time7:00 PM ET

VenueMadison Square Garden, New York, NY

TVMSG, DSN

Team comparison

Detroit Red WingsNew York Rangers

Goals per game

2.7

2.9

Goals allowed per game

3.1

2.9

7-8-3Record10-8-1

8th in Atlantic DivisionStanding3rd in Metropolitan Division

3-5Road record / home record8-2

LLLWLLast 5LWWWL

L3StreakL1

Team stats

Detroit Red WingsNew York Rangers

Goals Against Average

3.00

2.90

Shots Against per Game

25.4

26.2

Penalty Kill Percentage

69.0

89.7

Power Play Goals Against

Short Handed Goals Against

Goals For per Game

2.61

2.95

Shots per Game

28.8

25.7

Power Play Goals

Power Play Percentage

21.7

18.9

Short Handed Goals

Penalty Minutes

161

186

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Detroit Red Wings

Albert Johansson D · Undisclosed - Not Specified

Injured Reserve

Dylan Larkin C · Suspension

Injured Reserve

Simon Edvinsson D · Contract Dispute

Injured Reserve

New York Rangers

Alberts Smits D · Upper Body

Out

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

Detroit Red WingsLLLWL

Nov 7, 2026 · at Colorado AvalancheL 0-4

Nov 5, 2026 · vs Vegas Golden KnightsL 1-2

Nov 3, 2026 · at Tampa Bay LightningL 2-4

Nov 2, 2026 · at Florida PanthersW 5-3

Oct 31, 2026 · vs St. Louis BluesL 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

NYR lead series 1-0

Dec 29, 2026DET 0, NYR 0

Dec 11, 2026NYR 0, DET 0

Oct 2, 2026NYR 2, DET 0

Team pages

Detroit Red Wings
Schedule, roster and stats

New York Rangers
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Detroit Red Wings vs New York Rangers?

The game is on Tuesday, December 29, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET at Madison Square Garden, New York, NY.

How can I watch Detroit Red Wings vs New York Rangers?

TV: MSG, DSN.

What are the records of the Detroit Red Wings and New York Rangers?

Detroit Red Wings: 7-8-3. New York Rangers: 10-8-1.

Who is injured for Detroit Red Wings vs New York Rangers?

Listed out or doubtful: Detroit Red Wings: Albert Johansson, Dylan Larkin, Simon Edvinsson. 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 Detroit Red Wings vs New York Rangers played?

Madison Square Garden, New York, NY.

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