The New York Rangers have announced their schedule for the 2026-27 NHL season, marking the franchise's 100th anniversary. The team's home opener at Madison Square Garden is set for Thursday, Oct. 1, against the Tampa Bay Lightning. This season commemorates a century since the Rangers' inaugural 1926-27 campaign, though it represents their 100th year in existence due to the 2004-05 lockout.
Notable home games at Madison Square Garden include matchups against Vincent Trocheck's Utah Mammoth on Oct. 4, crosstown rivals the New York Islanders on Oct. 6, Connor McDavid's Edmonton Oilers on Nov. 1, the reigning Stanley Cup champion Carolina Hurricanes on Nov. 22, and the New Jersey Devils on Dec. 7. The schedule also features visits from Connor Bedard's Chicago Blackhawks on Jan. 7, Matthew Tkachuk's Florida Panthers on Jan. 27, the Buffalo Sabres on Feb. 15, Alexander Ovechkin's Washington Capitals on Feb. 26, and Sidney Crosby's Pittsburgh Penguins on March 20.
The Rangers are looking to rebound after a disappointing 2025-26 season, where they finished last in the Metropolitan Division with a 34-39-9 record. To bolster the team, General Manager Chris Drury acquired winger Pavel Dorofeyev from the Vegas Golden Knights and defenseman Marcus Pettersson, while also trading for Utah Mammoth players Seaon Durzi and Cole Beaudoin.
Fans interested in attending the 42 regular-season home games can find discounted tickets. A promotional code, NYPOST10, offers $10 off purchases over $250 at checkout for first-time SeatGeek users.
Games will be broadcast on the MSG Network through cable providers such as Xfinity, Spectrum, and Optimum. Streaming options are available via DIRECTV, which includes regional sports channels in its base packages.
In the 2023-24 season, the Rangers achieved a 55-23-4 record, winning the President's Cup before losing in the Eastern Conference Championship. The previous season was affected by player injuries and team performance issues, including a slow start and early home game shutouts. The article notes that the 2026-27 season may potentially be the final one for veterans Alexander Ovechkin and Sidney Crosby.