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New York Rangers vs Montreal Canadiens: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The New York Rangers (10-8-1) visit the Montreal Canadiens (11-3-4) on Thursday, April 1, 2027 at 7:00 PM ET, at Bell Centre, Montreal, QC. TV: MSG2. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Montreal Canadiens vs New York Rangers.

NHLThursday, April 1, 2027

New York Rangers10-8-1

7:00 PM ETApr 1, 2027

Montreal Canadiens11-3-4

DateApr 1, 2027

Time7:00 PM ET

VenueBell Centre, Montreal, QC

TVMSG2

Team comparison

New York RangersMontreal Canadiens

Goals per game

2.9

3.4

Goals allowed per game

2.9

3.1

10-8-1Record11-3-4

3rd in Metropolitan DivisionStanding2nd in Atlantic Division

2-7Road record / home record5-5

LWWWLLast 5LWWLW

L1StreakL1

Team stats

New York RangersMontreal Canadiens

Goals Against Average

2.90

3.06

Shots Against per Game

26.2

28.1

Penalty Kill Percentage

89.7

77.8

Power Play Goals Against

Short Handed Goals Against

Goals For per Game

2.95

3.33

Shots per Game

25.7

27.7

Power Play Goals

Power Play Percentage

18.9

14.8

Short Handed Goals

Penalty Minutes

186

208

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

Montreal Canadiens

Ivan Demidov RW · Ankle - Fracture

Injured Reserve

Mike Matheson D · Lower Body

Out

Sam Montembeault G · Lower Body

Injured Reserve

Bryce Pickford D · Undisclosed

Injured Reserve

Lucas Condotta LW · Undisclosed

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

Montreal CanadiensLWWLW

Nov 10, 2026 · vs Minnesota WildL 1-2

Nov 7, 2026 · at Toronto Maple LeafsW 4-2

Nov 5, 2026 · vs Utah MammothW 5-4

Nov 3, 2026 · vs Winnipeg JetsL 4-5

Oct 31, 2026 · vs Pittsburgh PenguinsW 5-4

Season series

Series starts 11/16

Apr 1, 2027NYR 0, MTL 0

Feb 14, 2027NYR 0, MTL 0

Nov 16, 2026MTL 0, NYR 0

Team pages

New York Rangers
Schedule, roster and stats

Montreal Canadiens
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is New York Rangers vs Montreal Canadiens?

The game is on Thursday, April 1, 2027 at 7:00 PM ET at Bell Centre, Montreal, QC.

How can I watch New York Rangers vs Montreal Canadiens?

TV: MSG2.

What are the records of the New York Rangers and Montreal Canadiens?

New York Rangers: 10-8-1. Montreal Canadiens: 11-3-4.

Who is injured for New York Rangers vs Montreal Canadiens?

Listed out or doubtful: New York Rangers: Alberts Smits, Sean Durzi, Igor Shesterkin, Joe Veleno. Montreal Canadiens: Ivan Demidov, Mike Matheson, Sam Montembeault, Bryce Pickford. Check the injury report above for the full list, and confirm close to game time.

Where is New York Rangers vs Montreal Canadiens played?

Bell Centre, Montreal, QC.

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