Games / NHL / Dec 16, 2026

New York Rangers vs Philadelphia Flyers: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The New York Rangers (10-8-1) visit the Philadelphia Flyers (5-10-5) on Wednesday, December 16, 2026 at 7:30 PM ET, at Xfinity Mobile Arena, Philadelphia, PA. TV: TNT/truTV. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Philadelphia Flyers vs New York Rangers.

NHLWednesday, December 16, 2026

New York Rangers10-8-1

7:30 PM ETDec 16, 2026

Philadelphia Flyers5-10-5

DateDec 16, 2026

Time7:30 PM ET

VenueXfinity Mobile Arena, Philadelphia, PA

TVTNT/truTV

Team comparison

New York RangersPhiladelphia Flyers

Goals per game

2.9

2.3

Goals allowed per game

2.9

3.3

10-8-1Record5-10-5

3rd in Metropolitan DivisionStanding6th in Metropolitan Division

2-7Road record / home record3-7

LWWWLLast 5WLLLW

L1StreakW1

Team stats

New York RangersPhiladelphia Flyers

Goals Against Average

2.90

3.25

Shots Against per Game

26.2

28.6

Penalty Kill Percentage

89.7

80.6

Power Play Goals Against

Short Handed Goals Against

Goals For per Game

2.95

2.25

Shots per Game

25.7

23.8

Power Play Goals

Power Play Percentage

18.9

18.3

Short Handed Goals

Penalty Minutes

186

190

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

Philadelphia Flyers

Rasmus Ristolainen D · Hand - Not Specified

Injured Reserve

Nikita Grebenkin RW · Back

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

Philadelphia FlyersWLLLW

Nov 9, 2026 · at Vancouver CanucksW 3-1

Nov 8, 2026 · at Calgary FlamesL 3-4

Nov 5, 2026 · at New York RangersL 2-3

Nov 3, 2026 · vs Minnesota WildL 2-4

Nov 1, 2026 · vs Utah MammothW 6-3

Season series

NYR lead series 1-0

Feb 20, 2027NYR 0, PHI 0

Jan 19, 2027PHI 0, NYR 0

Dec 16, 2026NYR 0, PHI 0

Nov 5, 2026PHI 2, NYR 3

Team pages

New York Rangers
Schedule, roster and stats

Philadelphia Flyers
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is New York Rangers vs Philadelphia Flyers?

The game is on Wednesday, December 16, 2026 at 7:30 PM ET at Xfinity Mobile Arena, Philadelphia, PA.

How can I watch New York Rangers vs Philadelphia Flyers?

TV: TNT/truTV.

What are the records of the New York Rangers and Philadelphia Flyers?

New York Rangers: 10-8-1. Philadelphia Flyers: 5-10-5.

Who is injured for New York Rangers vs Philadelphia Flyers?

Listed out or doubtful: New York Rangers: Alberts Smits, Sean Durzi, Igor Shesterkin, Joe Veleno. Philadelphia Flyers: Rasmus Ristolainen, Nikita Grebenkin. Check the injury report above for the full list, and confirm close to game time.

Where is New York Rangers vs Philadelphia Flyers played?

Xfinity Mobile Arena, Philadelphia, PA.

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