Tampa Bay Lightning vs New York Rangers Final Score, Oct. 13, 2026
Tampa Bay Lightning7-3-1, 15 pts
New York Rangers7-5-1, 15 ptsThe Tampa Bay Lightning vs New York Rangers final score on Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026: the Rangers beat the Lightning 4-1. The Rangers led 2-1 after the first, and after the third it was Lightning 1, Rangers 4. The clubs have met twice this season and the Rangers lead the season series 2-0.
Lightning vs Rangers Score by Period
Goals in each period for both clubs, visitors first. The Total column is the final score.
Lightning vs Rangers Game Details
The fixed facts for this game in one place. The Rangers play at Madison Square Garden in New York.
| Matchup | Tampa Bay Lightning at New York Rangers |
|---|---|
| Date | Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026 |
| Puck drop | 7:15 PM ET |
| Status | Final |
| TV | MSG |
| Venue | Madison Square Garden, New York |
| Home team | New York Rangers (New York, United States) |
| Away team | Tampa Bay Lightning |
| Game type | Regular season |
| Season | 2026-27 |
| Final score | Lightning 1, Rangers 4 |
Lightning vs Rangers in 2026-27: Head to Head
The Lightning and the Rangers meet 3 times in 2026-27. 2 games have been played and the Rangers lead the season series 2-0. Every meeting is listed below with its result or start time, and each one opens that game's own page.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 1 | Tampa Bay LightningTBL1New York RangersNYR5 0-2, 1-2, 0-1 | MSG | Final | |
| Tue, Oct 13 | 1-2, 0-1, 0-1 | MSG | Final | |
| Sat, Mar 27 | New York RangersNYRTampa Bay LightningTBL | MSG | Scheduled |
Form and Standings: Lightning and Rangers
The Lightning are 7-3-1, 4th in the Atlantic Division with 15 points and a last-10 record of 7-2-1. 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 | 7-3-1 | 15 | 5-0-0 | 2-3-1 | 38 | 34 | OT1 | 7-2-1 | OTLWWW | |
| 13 | 7-5-1 | 15 | 6-0-0 | 1-5-1 | 41 | 36 | L2 | 5-4-1 | LLWOTL |
Next Game for the Lightning and the Rangers
Tampa Bay Lightning
The Lightning next play vs Winnipeg Jets on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET on The Spot - MTN.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 29 |  Winnipeg JetsWPGTampa Bay LightningTBL | The Spot - MTN | Scheduled |
New York Rangers
The Rangers next play vs Los Angeles Kings on Monday, Oct. 26, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET on MSG.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Oct 26 |  Los Angeles KingsLAKNew York RangersNYR | MSG | Scheduled |
FAQ About Lightning vs Rangers
Who won Lightning vs Rangers on Oct. 13, 2026?
The Rangers beat the Lightning 4-1. Final score: Tampa Bay Lightning 1, New York Rangers 4.
What was the Lightning vs Rangers score by period?
The Rangers led 2-1 after the first, and after the third it was Lightning 1, Rangers 4.
Did Lightning vs Rangers go to overtime?
No. The game was decided in regulation.
Where is Lightning vs Rangers being played?
At Madison Square Garden in New York, home of the New York Rangers. The Tampa Bay Lightning are the visiting team.
Who has the better record, the Lightning or the Rangers?
They are level on 15 points. The Lightning are 7-3-1 and the Rangers are 7-5-1.
How many times do the Lightning and Rangers play in 2026-27?
3 times. 2 games have been played and the Rangers lead the season series 2-0.
Does Lightning 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.
When do the Lightning and Rangers play again?
On Saturday, March 27, 2027 at 7:00 PM ET, New York Rangers at Benchmark International Arena in Tampa Bay.
Updated All times Eastern Time (ET)