New York Rangers vs Tampa Bay Lightning, March 27, 2027
New York Rangers7-5-1, 15 pts- 6:00 PMCT
- 5:00 PMMT
- 4:00 PMPT
Tampa Bay Lightning7-3-1, 15 ptsThe New York Rangers visit the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday, March 27, 2027. Puck drop is 7:00 PM ET on MSG. The Rangers arrive at 7-5-1 and the Lightning at 7-3-1. The clubs have met twice already in 2026-27 and the Rangers lead the season series 2-0.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Mar 27 | MSG | Scheduled |
Rangers vs Lightning Game Details
The fixed facts for this game in one place. The Lightning play at Benchmark International Arena in Tampa Bay.
| Matchup | New York Rangers at Tampa Bay Lightning |
|---|---|
| Date | Saturday, March 27, 2027 |
| Puck drop | 7:00 PM ET |
| Status | Scheduled |
| TV | MSG |
| Venue | Benchmark International Arena, Tampa Bay |
| Home team | Tampa Bay Lightning (Tampa Bay, United States) |
| Away team | New York Rangers |
| Game type | Regular season |
| Season | 2026-27 |
What Time Does Rangers vs Lightning Start?
The Rangers vs Lightning start time is 7:00 PM ET on Saturday, March 27, 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 | Tampa Bay, New York |
| Central (CT) | 6:00 PM | |
| 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 Rangers vs Lightning
New York Rangers at Tampa Bay Lightning is on MSG, 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 Tampa Bay and New York markets.
Rangers vs Lightning in 2026-27: Head to Head
The Rangers and the Lightning 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 | Tampa Bay LightningTBL1New York RangersNYR4 1-2, 0-1, 0-1 | MSG | Final | |
| Sat, Mar 27 | MSG | Scheduled |
Form and Standings: Rangers and Lightning
The Rangers are 7-5-1, 2nd in the Metropolitan Division with 15 points and a last-10 record of 5-4-1. The Lightning are 7-3-1, 4th in the Atlantic with 15 points and 7-2-1 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 | |
| 11 | 7-3-1 | 15 | 5-0-0 | 2-3-1 | 38 | 34 | OT1 | 7-2-1 | OTLWWW |
Next Game for the Rangers and the Lightning
New York Rangers
The Rangers next play vs Minnesota Wild on Monday, March 29, 2027 at 7:00 PM ET on MSG.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Mar 29 |  Minnesota WildMINNew York RangersNYR | MSG | Scheduled |
Tampa Bay Lightning
The Lightning next play vs Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday, March 30, 2027 at 7:00 PM ET on The Spot - MTN.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Mar 30 |  Toronto Maple LeafsTORTampa Bay LightningTBL | The Spot - MTN | Scheduled |
FAQ About Rangers vs Lightning
What time is Rangers vs Lightning on March 27?
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 Rangers vs Lightning on?
The game is on MSG. National games also stream on ESPN+ in the United States; in Canada the Sportsnet windows apply.
Where is Rangers vs Lightning being played?
At Benchmark International Arena in Tampa Bay, home of the Tampa Bay Lightning. The New York Rangers are the visiting team.
Who has the better record, the Rangers or the Lightning?
They are level on 15 points. The Rangers are 7-5-1 and the Lightning are 7-3-1.
How many times do the Rangers and Lightning play in 2026-27?
3 times. 2 games have been played and the Rangers lead the season series 2-0.
Does Rangers vs Lightning 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 Lightning 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 Rangers vs Lightning on national TV?
No. MSG is a regional broadcast, shown in the Tampa Bay and New York markets. Outside those markets it needs an out-of-market package.
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