The New York Rangers will face off against the Chicago Blackhawks in a matchup featuring two teams struggling to find consistency this season. The Rangers enter the game with a record of 17 wins, 20 losses, and 1 overtime loss, placing them 7th in their division. They are currently on a one-game losing streak. In contrast, the Blackhawks hold a record of 13 wins, 24 losses, and 2 overtime losses, sitting at the bottom of their division but riding a one-game winning streak. Key players to watch include Artemi Panarin for the Rangers, who leads the team with 39 points, and Connor Bedard for the Blackhawks, who has accumulated 34 points this season. Both teams will look to improve their standings as they continue their campaigns.
New York Rangers at Chicago Blackhawks Game Information
Game Date: January 05, 2025
Game Time: 03:00 PM ET
TV Channel: ESPN Deportes
Location: United Center, Chicago, IL
Live Stream: Fubo (free trial)
Chicago Blackhawks Team Statistics and Rankings
Win-Loss Record: 13-24-2
Conference Record: 8-16-1
Division Record: 3-9-1
Streak: 1 win
New York Rangers Team Statistics and Rankings
Win-Loss Record: 17-20-1
Conference Record: 12-11-0
Division Record: 3-7-0
Streak: 1 loss
Stat Leaders
Chicago Blackhawks (13-24-2, 28 PTS, #8 in division)
Goals Leader: Tyler Bertuzzi, 13G, 7A, 20 PTS
Assists Leader: Connor Bedard, 10G, 24A, 34 PTS
Points Leader: Connor Bedard, 10G, 24A, 34 PTS
Penalty Minutes Leader: Pat Maroon, 39 PIM
Goalie: Arvid Soderblom, 6-9-1, 2.73 GAA, 0.0 SV%
New York Rangers (17-20-1, 35 PTS, #7 in division)
Goals Leader: Artemi Panarin, 16G, 23A, 39 PTS
Assists Leader: Adam Fox, 1G, 27A, 28 PTS
Points Leader: Artemi Panarin, 16G, 23A, 39 PTS
Penalty Minutes Leader: Sam Carrick, 32 PIM
Goalie: Jonathan Quick, 6-5-0, 2.83 GAA, 0.0 SV%
Chicago Blackhawks Injury Report
Connor Murphy – Groin (Day To Day) – Murphy did not play in Friday’s (Jan. 3) versus the Canadiens.
Alec Martinez – Neck (Day To Day) – Martinez did not play in Friday’s (Jan. 3) versus the Canadiens.
Laurent Brossoit – Knee (Out) – Brossoit had another procedure done on Friday (Nov. 29) and is expected to be out for another six weeks, according to Blackhawks head coach Luke Richardson.
New York Rangers Injury Report
Igor Shesterkin – Upper-Body (Out) – The New York Rangers placed G Igor Shesterkin on injured reserve on Tuesday (Dec. 31).
Chicago Blackhawks Upcoming 2024-2025 Schedule
January 05, 2025 vs New York Rangers
January 08, 2025 vs Colorado Avalanche
January 10, 2025 at Detroit Red Wings
January 11, 2025 vs Edmonton Oilers
January 13, 2025 vs Calgary Flames
January 16, 2025 at Nashville Predators
January 18, 2025 vs Vegas Golden Knights
January 20, 2025 vs Carolina Hurricanes
January 24, 2025 vs Tampa Bay Lightning
January 26, 2025 vs Minnesota Wild
New York Rangers Upcoming 2024-2025 Schedule
January 05, 2025 at Chicago Blackhawks
January 07, 2025 vs Dallas Stars
January 09, 2025 vs New Jersey Devils
January 11, 2025 at Vegas Golden Knights
January 14, 2025 at Colorado Avalanche
January 16, 2025 at Utah Hockey Club
January 18, 2025 vs Columbus Blue Jackets
January 19, 2025 at Montreal Canadiens
January 21, 2025 vs Ottawa Senators
January 23, 2025 vs Philadelphia Flyers