The New York Rangers look to wrap their season on a high note when they host the Tampa Bay Lightning for their final game on Thursday, April 17 (4/17/2025) at Madison Square Garden.
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Here’s what you need to know:
What: NHL regular season game
Who: Tampa Bay Lightning @ New York Rangers
When: Thursday, Apr. 17, 2025
Time: 7 p.m. ET
Where: Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York
TV: MSG, FanDuel Sports Network Sun
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What to know about Lightning vs. Rangers
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Here’s a recent NHL story by The Associated Press:
Tampa Bay Lightning (47-26-8, in the Atlantic Division) vs. New York Rangers (38-36-7, in the Metropolitan Division)
New York; Thursday, 7 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: The New York Rangers host the Tampa Bay Lightning in Eastern Conference play.
New York has an 18-19-3 record at home and a 38-36-7 record overall. The Rangers have a -4 scoring differential, with 251 total goals scored and 255 given up.
Tampa Bay is 18-18-4 on the road and 47-26-8 overall. The Lightning are 8-9-5 in games decided by one goal.
Thursday’s game is the third meeting between these teams this season. The Lightning won the last matchup 5-1. Brayden Point scored two goals in the win.
TOP PERFORMERS: Adam Fox has 10 goals and 51 assists for the Rangers. Artemi Panarin has six goals and eight assists over the past 10 games.
Point has 42 goals and 40 assists for the Lightning. Jake Guentzel has seven goals and five assists over the past 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Rangers: 4-5-1, averaging 3.9 goals, 6.8 assists, three penalties and 7.1 penalty minutes while giving up 3.5 goals per game.
Lightning: 6-1-3, averaging 4.3 goals, 7.6 assists, 3.3 penalties and eight penalty minutes while giving up 2.2 goals per game.
INJURIES: Rangers: None listed.
Lightning: None listed.