New York Rangers vs Detroit Red Wings, Dec. 11, 2026
New York Rangers7-6-1, 15 pts- 6:00 PMCT
- 5:00 PMMT
- 4:00 PMPT
Detroit Red Wings4-4-3, 11 ptsThe New York Rangers visit the Detroit Red Wings on Friday, Dec. 11, 2026. Puck drop is 7:00 PM ET on MSG. The Rangers arrive at 7-6-1 and the Red Wings at 4-4-3. The clubs have met once already in 2026-27 and the Rangers lead the season series 1-0.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Dec 11 | MSG | Scheduled |
Rangers vs Red Wings Game Details
The fixed facts for this game in one place. The Red Wings play at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit.
| Matchup | New York Rangers at Detroit Red Wings |
|---|---|
| Date | Friday, Dec. 11, 2026 |
| Puck drop | 7:00 PM ET |
| Status | Scheduled |
| TV | MSG |
| Venue | Little Caesars Arena, Detroit |
| Home team | Detroit Red Wings (Detroit, United States) |
| Away team | New York Rangers |
| Game type | Regular season |
| Season | 2026-27 |
What Time Does Rangers vs Red Wings Start?
The Rangers vs Red Wings start time is 7:00 PM ET on Friday, Dec. 11, 2026. That is 6:00 PM Central, 5:00 PM Mountain and 4:00 PM Pacific.
| Time zone | Start | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern (ET) | 7:00 PM | Detroit, 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 Red Wings
New York Rangers at Detroit Red Wings 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 Detroit and New York markets.
Rangers vs Red Wings in 2026-27: Head to Head
The Rangers and the Red Wings meet 3 times in 2026-27. 1 game has been played and the Rangers lead the season series 1-0. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 2 | New York RangersNYR2Detroit Red WingsDET0 1-0, 0-0, 1-0 | TNT, truTV | Final | |
| Fri, Dec 11 | MSG | Scheduled | ||
| Tue, Dec 29 | Detroit Red WingsDETNew York RangersNYR | MSG | Scheduled |
Form and Standings: Rangers and Red Wings
The Rangers are 7-6-1, 2nd in the Metropolitan Division with 15 points and a last-10 record of 4-5-1. The Red Wings are 4-4-3, 7th in the Atlantic with 11 points and 4-3-3 in their last 10.
| Team | GP | Record | PTS | Home | Away | GF | GA | Streak | Last 10 | Last 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 7-6-1 | 15 | 6-1-0 | 1-5-1 | 44 | 42 | L3 | 4-5-1 | LLLWOT | |
| 11 | 4-4-3 | 11 | 3-3-1 | 1-1-2 | 29 | 34 | L1 | 4-3-3 | LWOTWW |
Next Game for the Rangers and the Red Wings
New York Rangers
The Rangers next play vs Columbus Blue Jackets on Sunday, Dec. 13, 2026 at 6:00 PM ET on MSG.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Dec 13 |  Columbus Blue JacketsCBJNew York RangersNYR | MSG | Scheduled |
Detroit Red Wings
The Red Wings next play vs Florida Panthers on Saturday, Dec. 12, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET on Scripps Sports.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Dec 12 |  Florida PanthersFLADetroit Red WingsDET | Scripps Sports | Scheduled |
FAQ About Rangers vs Red Wings
What time is Rangers vs Red Wings on Dec. 11?
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 Red Wings 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 Red Wings being played?
At Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, home of the Detroit Red Wings. The New York Rangers are the visiting team.
Who has the better record, the Rangers or the Red Wings?
The Rangers. They are 7-6-1 with 15 points, against 4-4-3 and 11 points for the Red Wings.
How many times do the Rangers and Red Wings play in 2026-27?
3 times. 1 game has been played and the Rangers lead the season series 1-0.
Does Rangers vs Red Wings 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 Red Wings 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 Red Wings on national TV?
No. MSG is a regional broadcast, shown in the Detroit and New York markets. Outside those markets it needs an out-of-market package.
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