The Winnipeg Jets look to halt a two-game slide while the New York Rangers aim to snap a three-game skid as the clubs face off in a Sunday matinee at Madison Square Garden.

📅 Date: Sunday, 22 March 2026

⏰ Time: 12:00 PM ET

📍 Location: Madison Square Garden, New York, NY

📺 Broadcast: TSN3, MSG

The Stakes

Both teams enter this contest with fading playoff hopes and looking to reverse recent negative momentum. For the Jets, a Canadian club fighting to stay relevant in the postseason chase, this game represents a critical opportunity to stop the bleeding after a tough road trip.

Team Snapshots

New York Rangers

Record: 28-33-8 (64 points)

Last 10: 5-4-1

Home Record: 9-17-6

Trend: Mired in a three-game losing streak, having been outscored 16-7 during the slump.

Key Performer: Mika Zibanejad (29 goals, 37 assists).

Injury: F Noah Laba is out.

Winnipeg Jets

Record: 28-29-12 (68 points)

Last 10: 5-3-2

Road Record: 19-14-6

Trend: Lost two straight, including a 6-1 drubbing in Boston and a shootout loss in Pittsburgh.

Key Performer: Mark Scheifele (team-leading 52 assists).

Context: Still recovering from an 11-game losing streak earlier this season.

Head-to-Head & Recent History

The Rangers won the most recent meeting between these teams, a 6-3 victory in Winnipeg on 11 March 2026. Alexis Lafrenière led the way with a goal and an assist in that contest.

Statistically, the teams are remarkably even on paper this season, both averaging an identical 2.84 goals per game. The Rangers, however, have been more porous defensively of late, conceding 3.3 goals per game over their last 10 compared to the Jets’ 2.9.

What to Watch

  • Rangers’ Home Struggles: New York has mustered only 9 wins in 32 games at Madison Square Garden this season.
  • Jets’ Resilience: Winnipeg has a 10-11-8 record in one-goal games, showing an ability to keep contests close.
  • Special Teams: The Rangers’ power play operates at a 24% clip and could be a difference-maker.
  • The Schedule: This is the first of a back-to-back set at home for the Rangers, who may need to manage energy levels.

The Jets continue a difficult road trip hoping to salvage a win before returning to Canada, while the Rangers seek to reward their home fans and build positive momentum before their next game. Puck drops at high noon in Manhattan.