The Thursday NHL schedule features the New York Rangers (16-19-1) hosting the Boston Bruins (20-15-4) at Madison Square Garden, starting at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The Rangers rank 15th while the Bruins are sixth in the Eastern Conference.
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Rangers vs. Bruins: Jan. 2 Viewing Options
- Date: Thursday, January 2, 2025
- Time: 7:00 PM ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: New York City, New York
- Venue: Madison Square Garden
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Rangers' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.81 | 23rd |
| Goals Allowed | 3.14 | 20th |
| Shots | 30.1 | 7th |
| Shots Allowed | 31.4 | 29th |
| Power Play % | 18% | 23rd |
| Penalty Kill % | 84.75% | 2nd |
Bruins' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.62 | 28th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.03 | 16th |
| Shots | 27.5 | 21st |
| Shots Allowed | 26.7 | 6th |
| Power Play % | 12.98% | 30th |
| Penalty Kill % | 74.8% | 26th |
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Rangers vs. Bruins Top Players
Rangers
- A leading offensive player this season for New York, Artemi Panarin has put up 38 points.
- Adam Fox is another of New York's top contributors currently with 28 total points (one goal and 27 assists) to his name.
- Through 36 games, Will Cuylle has proven himself as another option for New York. He has 24 points (11 goals and 13 assists).
- Across 27 games played, Igor Shesterkin has a goaltending record of 11-15-1. During those games, he's allowed 78 goals while recording 745 saves.
Bruins
- David Pastrnak has scored 13 goals (0.3 per game) and dished out 24 assists (0.6 per game), fueling the Boston offense with 37 total points (0.9 per game). He takes four shots per game, shooting 8.3%.
- Brad Marchand has amassed 31 points this season, with 15 goals and 16 assists.
- Elias Lindholm has posted six goals on the season, adding 13 assists.
- Jeremy Swayman has an .892 save percentage (47th in the league), with 634 total saves, giving up 77 goals (2.9 goals against average). He has compiled a 13-11-3 record this season.
Rangers vs. Bruins Injury Report
Rangers
Igor Shesterkin: Out (Upper Body)
Bruins
Hampus Lindholm: Out (Lower Body)
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Rangers' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/23/2024 | Devils | L 5-0 | Away |
| 12/28/2024 | Lightning | L 6-2 | Away |
| 12/30/2024 | Panthers | L 5-3 | Away |
| 1/2/2025 | Bruins | - | Home |
| 1/4/2025 | Capitals | - | Away |
| 1/5/2025 | Blackhawks | - | Away |
| 1/7/2025 | Stars | - | Home |
Bruins' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/27/2024 | Blue Jackets | L 6-2 | Away |
| 12/28/2024 | Blue Jackets | W 4-0 | Home |
| 12/31/2024 | Capitals | L 3-1 | Away |
| 1/2/2025 | Rangers | - | Away |
| 1/4/2025 | Maple Leafs | - | Away |
| 1/5/2025 | Islanders | - | Home |
| 1/7/2025 | Oilers | - | Home |