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New York Rangers vs Pittsburgh Penguins: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The New York Rangers (10-8-1) visit the Pittsburgh Penguins (6-10-2) on Friday, January 29, 2027 at 7:00 PM ET, at PPG Paints Arena, Pittsburgh, PA. TV: MSG. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Pittsburgh Penguins vs New York Rangers.

NHLFriday, January 29, 2027

New York Rangers10-8-1

7:00 PM ETJan 29, 2027

Pittsburgh Penguins6-10-2

DateJan 29, 2027

Time7:00 PM ET

VenuePPG Paints Arena, Pittsburgh, PA

TVMSG

Team comparison

New York RangersPittsburgh Penguins

Goals per game

2.9

3.2

Goals allowed per game

2.9

3.6

10-8-1Record6-10-2

3rd in Metropolitan DivisionStanding7th in Metropolitan Division

2-7Road record / home record4-4

LWWWLLast 5LWLLL

L1StreakL1

Team stats

New York RangersPittsburgh Penguins

Goals Against Average

2.90

3.56

Shots Against per Game

26.2

27.3

Penalty Kill Percentage

89.7

76.6

Power Play Goals Against

Short Handed Goals Against

Goals For per Game

2.95

3.17

Shots per Game

25.7

27.3

Power Play Goals

Power Play Percentage

18.9

20.4

Short Handed Goals

Penalty Minutes

186

116

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

Pittsburgh Penguins

Elmer Soderblom LW · Upper Body

Injured Reserve

Bryan Rust RW · Lower Body

Injured Reserve

Trevor van Riemsdyk D · Lower Body

Injured Reserve

Ryan Graves D · Knee

Injured Reserve

Ville Koivunen RW · Lower Body - Not Specified

Day-To-Day

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

Pittsburgh PenguinsLWLLL

Nov 8, 2026 · at Anaheim DucksL 2-5

Nov 7, 2026 · at Los Angeles KingsW 5-2

Nov 5, 2026 · vs Boston BruinsL 2-6

Nov 3, 2026 · vs Vegas Golden KnightsL 2-3

Oct 31, 2026 · at Montreal CanadiensL 4-5

Season series

Series starts 1/29

Apr 6, 2027PIT 0, NYR 0

Mar 20, 2027PIT 0, NYR 0

Feb 28, 2027NYR 0, PIT 0

Jan 29, 2027NYR 0, PIT 0

Team pages

New York Rangers
Schedule, roster and stats

Pittsburgh Penguins
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is New York Rangers vs Pittsburgh Penguins?

The game is on Friday, January 29, 2027 at 7:00 PM ET at PPG Paints Arena, Pittsburgh, PA.

How can I watch New York Rangers vs Pittsburgh Penguins?

TV: MSG.

What are the records of the New York Rangers and Pittsburgh Penguins?

New York Rangers: 10-8-1. Pittsburgh Penguins: 6-10-2.

Who is injured for New York Rangers vs Pittsburgh Penguins?

Listed out or doubtful: New York Rangers: Alberts Smits, Sean Durzi, Igor Shesterkin, Joe Veleno. Pittsburgh Penguins: Elmer Soderblom, Bryan Rust, Trevor van Riemsdyk, Ryan Graves. Check the injury report above for the full list, and confirm close to game time.

Where is New York Rangers vs Pittsburgh Penguins played?

PPG Paints Arena, Pittsburgh, PA.

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