Rangers 2026-27 Season Preview | New York Rangers News

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It's July 15th, New York Rangers News Today starts now. AI powered and ready for kickoff. All right, let's talk hockey. The New York Rangers are gearing up for the 2026-2027 season, and we already know the first two matchups.
They kick things off on September 29th against the Boston Bruins, a game you can catch on ESPN at 8 p.m. Then just a couple of days later, on October 1st, they're back home at Madison Square Garden for their home opener. This time, they'll be facing off against the Tampa Bay Lightning. The full NHL schedule is dropping this Thursday, so we'll have more details soon. Before the regular season even begins, the Rangers have some preseason action lined up. From September 21st to September 25th, they'll be playing four games against the New York Islanders and the New Jersey Devils.
It's a good chance to see how the team is shaping up.
Now, a big change for this upcoming season is the length of the regular season. For the first time ever, teams will play 84 games. This comes after the NHL and the NHL Players Association agreed to this extended schedule as part of a four-year deal. So, the stage is set. New season, new schedule length and some early tests against familiar rivals. It's going to be an interesting year for the Blue Shirts and the whole league.