The New York Rangers and Boston Bruins, two historic teams in the NHL’s Original Six, are set to reignite their rivalry this Saturday at 1 p.m. ET, as they prepare for their second meeting in the 2025-26 regular season. Both franchises missed playoff opportunities last season, but the unpredictable nature of this year’s Eastern Conference leaves room for either team to secure a postseason berth as the season progresses.
As part of the game coverage, fans can look forward to insights into key players from both teams and can tune in on ABC and the ESPN App.
The Rangers, currently holding a record of 20-19-6 with 46 points, are led by leading scorer Artemi Panarin, who has accumulated 16 goals and 32 assists this season. However, the team has recently faced setbacks with defenseman Adam Fox and goaltender Igor Shesterkin sidelined due to lower-body injuries suffered during a recent overtime loss against the Utah Mammoth. Fox has been placed on long-term injured reserve, ensuring he will miss a minimum of 10 games, while Shesterkin is on injured reserve following an injury in the first period of that same game.
Notably, the Rangers have shown a stark contrast in their scoring performance at home versus on the road. They are averaging 3.12 goals per game while playing away, placing them ninth in the league, while at home they struggle with an average of just 1.89 goals per game, ranking last in the NHL. The disparity of 1.23 goals per game from home to road is the highest in the league. Furthermore, the Rangers have suffered a league-high eight shutouts this season, which ties their franchise record for the second-most through 45 games.
On the Bruins’ side, they have a record of 23-19-2 and are currently ahead with 48 points. Their top performer this season, David Pastrnak, has tallied 19 goals and 30 assists. This matchup presents a critical opportunity for both teams to demonstrate their abilities and potentially improve their standings in a competitive Eastern Conference.
The rivalry between the Rangers and Bruins continues to provide thrilling hockey and excitement for fans, especially as both teams aim for a strong finish in the regular season.