Saturday, February 28, 2026, brings an exciting Metropolitan Division clash as the Pittsburgh Penguins take on the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden. If you’re wondering how to catch the action, we’ve got you covered with the complete TV schedule, streaming options, and a breakdown of regional blackouts.
TV Channels and Streaming Options for Penguins vs. Rangers
The puck officially drops at 12:30 p.m. ET.
For hockey fans in the USA, this game is a premier matchup being broadcast nationally on ABC. If you prefer to stream the action online or on your mobile device, you can watch it live via ESPN+ or the ESPN app.
For our friends tuning in from Canada, the game will be televised on SNW (Sportsnet West) and TVAS (TVA Sports) for French-language coverage. Streaming is also available across Canada via Sportsnet+.
Regional Blackouts Explained for NHL Fans
Hockey fans know the absolute frustration of regional blackouts. Typically, blackouts happen when a local regional sports network (RSN) has exclusive broadcasting rights to a game in your specific area. However, because this Pittsburgh Penguins and New York Rangers matchup is a nationally televised game on ABC in the United States, standard local blackout restrictions do not apply! You shouldn’t have any issues watching the game live coast-to-coast without needing a cable package tied to the MSG Network or SportsNet Pittsburgh. In Canada, Sportsnet West provides national availability for this specific matchup.
Team Records and Last Game Results
Taking a look at the 2025-26 NHL season standings, the Pittsburgh Penguins are sitting comfortably in second place in the Metropolitan Division with a strong 30-15-12 record (72 points). They are riding a hot streak, coming off a confident 4-1 victory over the New Jersey Devils.
On the other side of the ice, the New York Rangers have struggled to find consistency this season. They currently hold a 22-29-7 record (51 points), placing them 8th in the Metro division. In their last outing, they suffered a heartbreaking 3-2 overtime loss to the Philadelphia Flyers.
Leading Scorers and Key Injuries
The Penguins’ offense has been spectacular all year. Captain Sidney Crosby leads the team with 59 points (27 goals, 32 assists), followed by Evgeni Malkin (44 points) and Anthony Mantha (42 points). Unfortunately, Pittsburgh was recently dealt a massive blow: Crosby is out for at least four weeks with a lower-body injury he sustained at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina. Defensemen Jack St. Ivany and Samuel Girard are also missing from the lineup.
For the Rangers, Mika Zibanejad is carrying the load offensively with 52 points (23 goals, 29 assists) this season. On the injury front, New York just got a massive boost as elite goaltender Igor Shesterkin and star defenseman Adam Fox both successfully returned from lengthy lower-body injuries in their last game.
Game Score Prediction and Betting Insight
The betting odds for this clash currently sit at Pittsburgh Penguins -130 with the Over/Under set at 5.5 goals. In my personal opinion, even without Sidney Crosby leading the charge, the Penguins’ depth with Malkin, Mantha, and Rakell will simply be too much for the struggling Rangers defense to handle. Although Igor Shesterkin is back in the net for New York, he still looked a bit rusty in his return against the Flyers. I’m confidently taking the Penguins on the moneyline, and I expect a high-paced game that barely pushes past the total.
My official prediction: Pittsburgh wins 4-2, cashing the over.
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