Games / NHL / Dec 11, 2026

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

The New York Rangers (10-8-1) visit the Detroit Red Wings (7-8-3) on Friday, December 11, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET, at Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI. TV: MSG, DSN. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Detroit Red Wings vs New York Rangers.

NHLFriday, December 11, 2026

New York Rangers10-8-1

7:00 PM ETDec 11, 2026

Detroit Red Wings7-8-3

DateDec 11, 2026

Time7:00 PM ET

VenueLittle Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI

TVMSG, DSN

Team comparison

New York RangersDetroit Red Wings

Goals per game

2.9

2.7

Goals allowed per game

2.9

3.1

10-8-1Record7-8-3

3rd in Metropolitan DivisionStanding8th in Atlantic Division

2-7Road record / home record4-6

LWWWLLast 5LLLWL

L1StreakL3

Team stats

New York RangersDetroit Red Wings

Goals Against Average

2.90

3.00

Shots Against per Game

26.2

25.4

Penalty Kill Percentage

89.7

69.0

Power Play Goals Against

Short Handed Goals Against

Goals For per Game

2.95

2.61

Shots per Game

25.7

28.8

Power Play Goals

Power Play Percentage

18.9

21.7

Short Handed Goals

Penalty Minutes

186

161

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

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

Detroit Red Wings

Albert Johansson D · Undisclosed - Not Specified

Injured Reserve

Dylan Larkin C · Suspension

Injured Reserve

Simon Edvinsson D · Contract Dispute

Injured Reserve

Recent form

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

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

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

New York Rangers
Schedule, roster and stats

Detroit Red Wings
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is New York Rangers vs Detroit Red Wings?

The game is on Friday, December 11, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET at Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI.

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

TV: MSG, DSN.

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

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

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

Listed out or doubtful: New York Rangers: Alberts Smits, Sean Durzi, Igor Shesterkin, Joe Veleno. Detroit Red Wings: Albert Johansson, Dylan Larkin, Simon Edvinsson. Check the injury report above for the full list, and confirm close to game time.

Where is New York Rangers vs Detroit Red Wings played?

Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI.

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