Montreal Canadiens at New York Rangers – Where to Watch, Stream Info, TV Channel, and Live Updates (April 02, 2026)

The Montreal Canadiens will face off against the New York Rangers in a matchup featuring two teams with contrasting recent performances. The Canadiens enter the game with a strong record of 43 wins, 21 losses, and 10 overtime losses, currently riding a six-game winning streak. They sit third in their division, bolstered by standout performances from Cole Caufield, who leads the team with 47 goals, and Nick Suzuki, who has accumulated 92 points this season.

In contrast, the Rangers hold a record of 31 wins, 35 losses, and 9 overtime losses, placing them eighth in their division. Despite their struggles this season, the Rangers are on a three-game winning streak, with Mika Zibanejad leading the team in scoring with 70 points. Both teams will look to capitalize on their current momentum as they meet at Madison Square Garden.

Montreal Canadiens at New York Rangers Game Information

Game Date: April 02, 2026
Game Time: 07:00 PM ET
TV Channel: ESPN+000, MSG
Location: Madison Square Garden, New York, NY
Live Stream: Fubo (free trial)

New York Rangers Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 31-35-9
Conference Record: 20-20-4
Division Record: 9-13-3
Streak: 3 win

Montreal Canadiens Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 43-21-10
Conference Record: 22-12-8
Division Record: 14-9-1
Streak: 6 win

Stat Leaders

New York Rangers (31-35-9, #8 in division)

Goals Leader: Mika Zibanejad, 33G, 37A, 70 PTS
Assists Leader: Adam Fox, 6G, 38A, 44 PTS
Points Leader: Mika Zibanejad, 33G, 37A, 70 PTS
Penalty Minutes Leader: Vincent Trocheck, 56 PIM
Goalie: Dylan Garand, 1-0-1, 1.44 GAA, 0.0 SV%

Montreal Canadiens (43-21-10, #3 in division)

Goals Leader: Cole Caufield, 47G, 34A, 81 PTS
Assists Leader: Nick Suzuki, 27G, 65A, 92 PTS
Points Leader: Nick Suzuki, 27G, 65A, 92 PTS
Penalty Minutes Leader: Arber Xhekaj, 110 PIM
Goalie: Jacob Fowler, 7-5-2, 2.59 GAA, 0.0 SV%

New York Rangers Injury Report

Jonathan Quick – Upper-Body (Day To Day) – Quick did not play on Tuesday’s (Mar. 31) home matchup against New Jersey.
Matt Rempe – Thumb (Out For Season) – The Rangers said on Monday (Mar. 23) that Rempe probably won’t be ready to return before the end of the 2025-26 regular season, according to Vince Z. Mercogliano of The Athletic.
Urho Vaakanainen – Upper-body (Out) – The Rangers said on Saturday (Mar. 21) that Vaakanainen is week-to-week, according to Vince Z. Mercogliano of The Athletic.

Montreal Canadiens Injury Report

Alexandre Carrier – Upper Body (Out) – The Canadiens said on Tuesday (Mar. 31) that Carrier will miss 2-4 weeks with an upper-body injury.
Alexandre Texier – Lower Body (Day To Day) – Texier did not play in Tuesday’s (Mar. 31) road clash against the Lightning, per the NHL media site.
Patrik Laine – Abdomen (Out) – The Canadiens said that Laine will not participate Tuesday’s (Feb. 17) practice and is being evaluated on a daily basis.
Kirby Dach – Upper body (Out) – The Canadiens said on Tuesday (Mar. 17) that Dach will be out for 2 to 4 weeks due to an upper-body injury.

New York Rangers Upcoming 2025 Schedule

April 02, 2026 vs Montreal Canadiens
April 04, 2026 vs Detroit Red Wings
April 05, 2026 vs Washington Capitals
April 08, 2026 vs Buffalo Sabres
April 11, 2026 at Dallas Stars
April 13, 2026 at Florida Panthers
April 15, 2026 at Tampa Bay Lightning

Montreal Canadiens Upcoming 2025 Schedule

April 02, 2026 at New York Rangers
April 04, 2026 at New Jersey Devils
April 05, 2026 vs New Jersey Devils
April 07, 2026 vs Florida Panthers
April 09, 2026 vs Tampa Bay Lightning
April 11, 2026 vs Columbus Blue Jackets
April 12, 2026 at New York Islanders
April 14, 2026 at Philadelphia Flyers

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