New York Rangers Playoffs 2027
The New York Rangers are 7-5-1, 15 points, 2nd in the Metropolitan. If the season ended today they would be the M2 seed and play the New Jersey Devils (M3) in the first round with home ice. Next: home to the Los Angeles Kings, Mon, Oct 26 · 7:00 PM EDT on NHL Net.
KingsMon, Oct 26 · 7:00 PM EDT · NHL Net
Devils M3Then the Hurricanes/Maple Leafs winnerSeason Trend
Metropolitan Standings
| # | Team | GP | W-L-OTL | PTS | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Hurricanes | 13 | 9-3-1 | 19 | +18 |
| 2 | Rangers | 13 | 7-5-1 | 15 | +5 |
| 3 | Devils | 11 | 7-4-0 | 14 | +4 |
| 4 |  Capitals | 10 | 6-4-0 | 12 | +2 |
| 5 |  Islanders | 10 | 5-4-1 | 11 | +6 |
| 6 |  Penguins | 12 | 5-7-0 | 10 | 0 |
| 7 |  Blue Jackets | 9 | 4-5-0 | 8 | -8 |
| 8 |  Flyers | 13 | 3-8-2 | 8 | -18 |
Top three qualify; then the two best remaining teams in the conference take the wild cards. Full East playoff picture →
Rangers Schedule and Results
| Date | Opponent | Result / time |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 15 | at Devils | L 1-7 |
| Oct 17 | at Blue Jackets | L 0-1 |
| Oct 19 | vs  Ducks | W 5-2 |
| Oct 22 | at  Maple Leafs | L 4-5 |
| Oct 24 | at  Senators | L 4-7 |
| Oct 26 | vs Kings | 7:00 PM |
| Nov 1 | vs  Oilers | 6:00 PM |
| Nov 3 | vs  Blues | 7:00 PM |
| Nov 5 | vs Flyers | 7:00 PM |
| Nov 7 | at  Kraken | 5:00 PM |
| Nov 9 | at Oilers | 8:00 PM |
| Nov 11 | at  Flames | 7:30 PM |
| Nov 13 | at  Canucks | 9:00 PM |
Times Eastern. Last five results and the next eight games.
This New York Rangers playoffs page refreshes after every Rangers game: record, points, division place, wild-card position and schedule. Compare them with the rest of the East playoff picture, or see their projected route on the bracket.
New York Rangers playoffs FAQ
Are the New York Rangers in a playoff spot?
Yes, as of today: they hold the M2 place. Nothing is clinched until no team below can catch them on points.
Who would the New York Rangers play in the first round?
The New Jersey Devils (M3), with the Rangers at home in Games 1, 2, 5 and 7.
When is the next Rangers game?
Mon, Oct 26 · 7:00 PM EDT, home to the Los Angeles Kings, on NHL Net.
How many points are the Rangers on pace for?
97 points over 84 games at their current rate (.577 points percentage). The second wild card usually needs roughly 90 to 98 points.
Where do the Rangers rank in the Metropolitan?
2nd with 15 points; Carolina Hurricanes lead with 19.
How do NHL teams make the playoffs?
The top three in each division qualify, plus two wild cards per conference: the next two teams by points, regardless of division.