Chicago Blackhawks vs New York Rangers, Jan. 7, 2027
Chicago Blackhawks3-8-0, 6 pts- 6:00 PMCT
- 5:00 PMMT
- 4:00 PMPT
New York Rangers7-5-1, 15 ptsThe Chicago Blackhawks visit the New York Rangers on Thursday, Jan. 7, 2027. Puck drop is 7:00 PM ET on ESPN. The Blackhawks arrive at 3-8-0 and the Rangers at 7-5-1. It is the first meeting of the two clubs in 2026-27.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Jan 7 | ESPN | Scheduled |
Blackhawks vs Rangers Game Details
The fixed facts for this game in one place. The Rangers play at Madison Square Garden in New York.
| Matchup | Chicago Blackhawks at New York Rangers |
|---|---|
| Date | Thursday, Jan. 7, 2027 |
| Puck drop | 7:00 PM ET |
| Status | Scheduled |
| TV | ESPN |
| Venue | Madison Square Garden, New York |
| Home team | New York Rangers (New York, United States) |
| Away team | Chicago Blackhawks |
| Game type | Regular season |
| Season | 2026-27 |
What Time Does Blackhawks vs Rangers Start?
The Blackhawks vs Rangers start time is 7:00 PM ET on Thursday, Jan. 7, 2027. That is 6:00 PM Central, 5:00 PM Mountain and 4:00 PM Pacific.
| Time zone | Start | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern (ET) | 7:00 PM | New York |
| Central (CT) | 6:00 PM | Chicago |
| Mountain (MT) | 5:00 PM | |
| Pacific (PT) | 4:00 PM | |
| Atlantic (AT) | 8:00 PM | |
| Newfoundland (NT) | 8:30 PM | |
| Your time |
How to Watch Blackhawks vs Rangers
Chicago Blackhawks at New York Rangers is on ESPN, with puck drop at 7:00 PM ET.
National NHL games in the United States air on ESPN, ABC, TNT, truTV and ESPN+. Games outside those windows go to the regional networks for the New York and Chicago markets.
Blackhawks vs Rangers in 2026-27: Head to Head
The Blackhawks and the Rangers meet twice in 2026-27. None of the games has been played yet; this is the season series in full.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Nov 27 | New York RangersNYRChicago BlackhawksCHI | TNT, truTV | Scheduled | |
| Thu, Jan 7 | ESPN | Scheduled |
Form and Standings: Blackhawks and Rangers
The Blackhawks are 3-8-0, 8th in the Central Division with 6 points and a last-10 record of 3-7-0. The Rangers are 7-5-1, 2nd in the Metropolitan with 15 points and 5-4-1 in their last 10.
| Team | GP | Record | PTS | Home | Away | GF | GA | Streak | Last 10 | Last 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 3-8-0 | 6 | 3-4-0 | 0-4-0 | 24 | 43 | L3 | 3-7-0 | LLLWW | |
| 13 | 7-5-1 | 15 | 6-0-0 | 1-5-1 | 41 | 36 | L2 | 5-4-1 | LLWOTL |
Next Game for the Blackhawks and the Rangers
Chicago Blackhawks
The Blackhawks next play at New Jersey Devils on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2027 at 12:00 PM ET on CHSN, MSG.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Jan 9 | Chicago BlackhawksCHI New Jersey DevilsNJD | CHSN, MSG | Scheduled |
New York Rangers
The Rangers next play at San Jose Sharks on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2027 at 10:00 PM ET on MSG, NBC Sports BA.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Jan 9 | New York RangersNYR San Jose SharksSJS | MSG, NBC Sports BA | Scheduled |
FAQ About Blackhawks vs Rangers
What time is Blackhawks vs Rangers on Jan. 7?
7:00 PM ET (6:00 PM CT, 5:00 PM MT, 4:00 PM PT). Atlantic, Newfoundland and your own local time are in the start-time table above.
What channel is Blackhawks vs Rangers on?
The game is on ESPN. National games also stream on ESPN+ in the United States; in Canada the Sportsnet windows apply.
Where is Blackhawks vs Rangers being played?
At Madison Square Garden in New York, home of the New York Rangers. The Chicago Blackhawks are the visiting team.
Who has the better record, the Blackhawks or the Rangers?
The Rangers. They are 7-5-1 with 15 points, against 3-8-0 and 6 points for the Blackhawks.
How many times do the Blackhawks and Rangers play in 2026-27?
Twice. None has been played yet.
Does Blackhawks vs Rangers count in the standings?
Yes. It is a regular-season game: two points for a win, one for a loss in overtime or a shootout.
What time does Blackhawks vs Rangers end?
A regular-season NHL game runs about 2 hours 30 minutes, so this one should end around 9:30 PM ET. Overtime adds up to five minutes, and a shootout a few more.
Is Blackhawks vs Rangers on national TV?
Yes. ESPN is a national broadcaster, so the game is available across the United States without a regional sports network.
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