New York Rangers vs Philadelphia Flyers, Dec. 16, 2026
New York Rangers7-5-1, 15 pts- 6:30 PMCT
- 5:30 PMMT
- 4:30 PMPT
Philadelphia Flyers3-7-3, 9 ptsThe New York Rangers visit the Philadelphia Flyers on Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2026. Puck drop is 7:30 PM ET on TNT, truTV. The Rangers arrive at 7-5-1 and the Flyers at 3-7-3. It is the first meeting of the two clubs in 2026-27.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Dec 16 | TNT, truTV | Scheduled |
Rangers vs Flyers Game Details
The fixed facts for this game in one place. The Flyers play at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia.
| Matchup | New York Rangers at Philadelphia Flyers |
|---|---|
| Date | Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2026 |
| Puck drop | 7:30 PM ET |
| Status | Scheduled |
| TV | TNT, truTV |
| Venue | Xfinity Mobile Arena, Philadelphia |
| Home team | Philadelphia Flyers (Philadelphia, United States) |
| Away team | New York Rangers |
| Game type | Regular season |
| Season | 2026-27 |
What Time Does Rangers vs Flyers Start?
The Rangers vs Flyers start time is 7:30 PM ET on Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2026. That is 6:30 PM Central, 5:30 PM Mountain and 4:30 PM Pacific.
| Time zone | Start | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern (ET) | 7:30 PM | Philadelphia, New York |
| Central (CT) | 6:30 PM | |
| Mountain (MT) | 5:30 PM | |
| Pacific (PT) | 4:30 PM | |
| Atlantic (AT) | 8:30 PM | |
| Newfoundland (NT) | 9:00 PM | |
| Your time |
How to Watch Rangers vs Flyers
New York Rangers at Philadelphia Flyers is on TNT, truTV, with puck drop at 7:30 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 Philadelphia and New York markets.
Rangers vs Flyers in 2026-27: Head to Head
The Rangers and the Flyers meet 4 times in 2026-27. None of the games has been played yet; this is the season series in full.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Nov 5 | Philadelphia FlyersPHINew York RangersNYR | MSG, NBC Sports Phil | Scheduled | |
| Wed, Dec 16 | TNT, truTV | Scheduled | ||
| Tue, Jan 19 | Philadelphia FlyersPHINew York RangersNYR | MSG, NBC Sports Phil | Scheduled | |
| Sat, Feb 20 | New York RangersNYRPhiladelphia FlyersPHI | ABC | Scheduled |
Form and Standings: Rangers and Flyers
The Rangers are 7-5-1, 2nd in the Metropolitan Division with 15 points and a last-10 record of 5-4-1. The Flyers are 3-7-3, 7th in the Metropolitan with 9 points and 3-6-1 in their last 10.
| Team | GP | Record | PTS | Home | Away | GF | GA | Streak | Last 10 | Last 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 7-5-1 | 15 | 6-0-0 | 1-5-1 | 41 | 36 | L2 | 5-4-1 | LLWOTL | |
| 13 | 3-7-3 | 9 | 2-3-2 | 1-4-1 | 24 | 42 | L1 | 3-6-1 | LWWWL |
Next Game for the Rangers and the Flyers
New York Rangers
The Rangers next play vs Nashville Predators on Friday, Dec. 18, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET on MSG2, MSGSN, Scripps Sports.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Dec 18 |  Nashville PredatorsNSHNew York RangersNYR | MSG2, MSGSN, Scripps Sports | Scheduled |
Philadelphia Flyers
The Flyers next play vs Detroit Red Wings on Friday, Dec. 18, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET on NBC Sports Phil.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Dec 18 |  Detroit Red WingsDETPhiladelphia FlyersPHI | NBC Sports Phil | Scheduled |
FAQ About Rangers vs Flyers
What time is Rangers vs Flyers on Dec. 16?
7:30 PM ET (6:30 PM CT, 5:30 PM MT, 4:30 PM PT). Atlantic, Newfoundland and your own local time are in the start-time table above.
What channel is Rangers vs Flyers on?
The game is on TNT, truTV. National games also stream on ESPN+ in the United States; in Canada the Sportsnet windows apply.
Where is Rangers vs Flyers being played?
At Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, home of the Philadelphia Flyers. The New York Rangers are the visiting team.
Who has the better record, the Rangers or the Flyers?
The Rangers. They are 7-5-1 with 15 points, against 3-7-3 and 9 points for the Flyers.
How many times do the Rangers and Flyers play in 2026-27?
4 times. None has been played yet.
Does Rangers vs Flyers 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 Rangers vs Flyers end?
A regular-season NHL game runs about 2 hours 30 minutes, so this one should end around 10:00 PM ET. Overtime adds up to five minutes, and a shootout a few more.
Is Rangers vs Flyers on national TV?
Yes. TNT, truTV is a national broadcaster, so the game is available across the United States without a regional sports network.
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