Games / NHL / Mar 27, 2027

New York Rangers vs Tampa Bay Lightning: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The New York Rangers (10-8-1) visit the Tampa Bay Lightning (11-4-2) on Saturday, March 27, 2027 at 7:00 PM ET, at Benchmark International Arena, Tampa, FL. TV: MSG, The Spot - MTN. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Tampa Bay Lightning vs New York Rangers.

NHLSaturday, March 27, 2027

New York Rangers10-8-1

7:00 PM ETMar 27, 2027

Tampa Bay Lightning11-4-2

DateMar 27, 2027

Time7:00 PM ET

VenueBenchmark International Arena, Tampa, FL

TVMSG, The Spot - MTN

Team comparison

New York RangersTampa Bay Lightning

Goals per game

2.9

3.7

Goals allowed per game

2.9

3.1

10-8-1Record11-4-2

3rd in Metropolitan DivisionStanding3rd in Atlantic Division

2-7Road record / home record8-0

LWWWLLast 5LWWWL

L1StreakL1

Team stats

New York RangersTampa Bay Lightning

Goals Against Average

2.90

3.06

Shots Against per Game

26.2

24.7

Penalty Kill Percentage

89.7

72.9

Power Play Goals Against

Short Handed Goals Against

Goals For per Game

2.95

3.71

Shots per Game

25.7

29.9

Power Play Goals

Power Play Percentage

18.9

19.4

Short Handed Goals

Penalty Minutes

186

140

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

Tampa Bay Lightning

Brayden Point C · Undisclosed - Not Specified

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

Tampa Bay LightningLWWWL

Nov 8, 2026 · at Winnipeg JetsL 3-4

Nov 7, 2026 · at Minnesota WildW 4-3

Nov 5, 2026 · vs Chicago BlackhawksW 4-1

Nov 3, 2026 · vs Detroit Red WingsW 4-2

Oct 31, 2026 · at Nashville PredatorsL 4-5

Season series

NYR lead series 2-0

Mar 27, 2027NYR 0, TB 0

Oct 13, 2026TB 1, NYR 4

Oct 1, 2026TB 1, NYR 5

Team pages

New York Rangers
Schedule, roster and stats

Tampa Bay Lightning
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is New York Rangers vs Tampa Bay Lightning?

The game is on Saturday, March 27, 2027 at 7:00 PM ET at Benchmark International Arena, Tampa, FL.

How can I watch New York Rangers vs Tampa Bay Lightning?

TV: MSG, The Spot - MTN.

What are the records of the New York Rangers and Tampa Bay Lightning?

New York Rangers: 10-8-1. Tampa Bay Lightning: 11-4-2.

Who is injured for New York Rangers vs Tampa Bay Lightning?

Listed out or doubtful: New York Rangers: Alberts Smits, Sean Durzi, Igor Shesterkin, Joe Veleno. Tampa Bay Lightning: Brayden Point. Check the injury report above for the full list, and confirm close to game time.

Where is New York Rangers vs Tampa Bay Lightning played?

Benchmark International Arena, Tampa, FL.

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