The New York Rangers (14-11-1) hit the ice against the Chicago Blackhawks (8-17-2) in NHL action on Monday, starting at 7:00 PM ET at Madison Square Garden and broadcast on ESPN+. The Rangers are eighth (with 29 points) in the Eastern Conference and the Blackhawks are 16th (18 points) in the Western Conference.
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Rangers vs. Blackhawks: Dec. 9 Viewing Options
- Date: Monday, December 9, 2024
- Time: 7:00 PM ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: New York City, New York
- Venue: Madison Square Garden
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Rangers' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.27 | 10th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.04 | 17th |
| Shots | 30.6 | 5th |
| Shots Allowed | 31.8 | 29th |
| Power Play % | 23.19% | 11th |
| Penalty Kill % | 85.54% | 2nd |
Blackhawks' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.41 | 31st |
| Goals Allowed | 3.19 | 24th |
| Shots | 25.5 | 30th |
| Shots Allowed | 30.3 | 27th |
| Power Play % | 23.94% | 10th |
| Penalty Kill % | 82.05% | 8th |
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Rangers vs. Blackhawks Top Players
Rangers
- One of New York's top offensive players this season is Artemi Panarin, who has recorded 33 points in 26 games.
- Having scored zero goals and adding 22 assists, Adam Fox is a top contributor for New York through 26 games.
- With 21 points through 26 games (nine goals and 12 assists), Will Cuylle has been an important part of New York's offensive efforts this season.
- Igor Shesterkin (9-9-1) has a 3.0 goals against average and a save percentage of .908 for New York.
Blackhawks
- Connor Bedard has scored five goals (0.2 per game) and put up 15 assists (0.6 per game), fueling the Chicago offense with 20 total points (0.7 per game).
- Ryan Donato has scored 15 total points (0.6 per game) this season. He has 10 goals and five assists.
- Teuvo Teravainen has earned six goals on the season, chipping in seven assists.
- Petr Mrazek has a 7-11-1 record this season, with a .905 save percentage (30th in the league). He has 517 saves, and has allowed 54 goals (2.8 goals against average).
Rangers vs. Blackhawks Injury Report
Rangers
Urho Vaakanainen: Out (Undisclosed)
Blackhawks
Seth Jones: Out (Foot),
Laurent Brossoit: Out (Knee),
Petr Mrazek: Out (Groin),
Alec Martinez: Questionable (Upper Body)
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Rangers' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/2/2024 | Devils | L 5-1 | Home |
| 12/6/2024 | Penguins | W 4-2 | Home |
| 12/8/2024 | Kraken | L 7-5 | Home |
| 12/9/2024 | Blackhawks | - | Home |
| 12/11/2024 | Sabres | - | Away |
| 12/14/2024 | Kings | - | Home |
| 12/15/2024 | Blues | - | Away |
Blackhawks' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/2/2024 | Maple Leafs | L 4-1 | Away |
| 12/4/2024 | Bruins | L 4-2 | Home |
| 12/7/2024 | Jets | L 4-2 | Home |
| 12/9/2024 | Rangers | - | Away |
| 12/12/2024 | Islanders | - | Away |
| 12/14/2024 | Devils | - | Away |
| 12/15/2024 | Islanders | - | Home |