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The Tampa Bay Lightning (4-1) take on the New York Rangers (5-2) as a part of Tuesday's NHL slate, starting at 7:15 p.m. ET at Madison Square Garden and broadcast on ESPN+. The Lightning rank fourth in the Eastern Conference (8 points), and the Rangers are third in the Eastern Conference (10 points).
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Lightning vs. Rangers: Oct. 13 Viewing Options
- Date: Tuesday, October 13, 2026
- Time: 7:15 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: New York City, New York
- Venue: Madison Square Garden
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Lightning's 2026-27 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.2 | 14th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.4 | 6th |
| Shots | 30.2 | 7th |
| Shots Allowed | 24 | 7th |
| Power Play % | 10% | 26th |
| Penalty Kill % | 72.73% | 25th |
Rangers' 2026-27 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.29 | 13th |
| Goals Allowed | 1.86 | 3rd |
| Shots | 23.3 | 27th |
| Shots Allowed | 23.7 | 6th |
| Power Play % | 26.32% | 6th |
| Penalty Kill % | 90% | 7th |
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Lightning vs. Rangers Top Players
Lightning
- Nikita Kucherov is one of Tampa Bay's top contributors this season with eight points. He has averaged 0.2 goals per game, shooting 14.3%.
- Having scored four goals and adding four assists, Brandon Hagel is a top contributor for Tampa Bay through five games.
- On 15 shots (for three goals) and three assists, Jake Guentzel has recorded six points this season.
- In four games played this season, Andrei Vasilevskiy (3-1-0) has given up nine goals.
Rangers
- Alexis Lafreniere has totaled five goals and three assists in seven games for New York, good for eight points.
- Mika Zibanejad is a top offensive contributor for New York with seven total points this season. He has scored one goal and added six assists in seven games.
- Gabriel Perreault has six points so far, including three goals and three assists.
- Igor Shesterkin is 3-1-0 on the season, allowing eight goals (1.8 goals against average) and amassing 101 saves with a .927 save percentage (15th in the league).
Lightning vs. Rangers Injury Report
Lightning
Emil Martinsen Lilleberg: Out (Undisclosed),
Yanni Gourde: Out (Hip)
Rangers
Adam Sykora: Out (Lower Body),
Aidan Thompson: Out (Undisclosed),
Joe Veleno: Out (Lower Body),
Joonas Korpisalo: Out (Lower Body),
Igor Shesterkin: Out For Season (Lower Body)
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Lightning's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/5/2026 | Flyers | W 4-1 | Home |
| 10/8/2026 | Wild | W 3-2 | Home |
| 10/10/2026 | Islanders | W 5-3 | Away |
| 10/13/2026 | Rangers | - | Away |
| 10/15/2026 | Kraken | - | Home |
| 10/17/2026 | Canucks | - | Home |
| 10/20/2026 | Golden Knights | - | Away |
Rangers' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/6/2026 | Islanders | W 5-2 | Home |
| 10/9/2026 | Capitals | L 3-1 | Away |
| 10/11/2026 | Canucks | W 6-2 | Home |
| 10/13/2026 | Lightning | - | Home |
| 10/15/2026 | Devils | - | Away |
| 10/17/2026 | Blue Jackets | - | Away |
| 10/19/2026 | Ducks | - | Home |