The Monday night NHL schedule is headlined by an Eastern Conference clash as the Ottawa Senators travel to Madison Square Garden to take on the New York Rangers on Monday, March 23, 2026. With the playoff race heating up in the 2025-26 season, every single point matters. Whether you’re a die-hard Sens fan or part of the Blueshirts faithful, here is everything you need to know about tonight’s matchup, including start times, broadcasting info, and our expert betting prediction.
How to Watch the Ottawa Senators at New York Rangers on TV & Streaming
Puck drop is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET (4:30 p.m. PT). Depending on where you live, you have a few different viewing options for both traditional television and online streaming.
In the USA: Fans across the United States can watch the game nationally on NHL Network. If you are in the local New York market, the broadcast is available on MSG Network. Cord-cutters can stream the game through services like Fubo (which carries MSG) and ESPN+ via the NHL Power Play package.
In Canada: Canadian viewers can catch the action on Prime Video as part of the “Prime Monday Night Hockey” national broadcast package. French-language coverage will also be available regionally.
Regional Blackouts Explained: If you are streaming the game on ESPN+, you may encounter a regional blackout if you live within the New York Rangers’ designated broadcast territory. The NHL enforces these blackouts to protect local television partners. If you live in a blacked-out zip code, you will need to log in to the MSG+ app or watch via your local MSG Network cable provider to catch the live feed.
Team Records, Leading Scorers, and Injury Updates
Heading into tonight’s game, the Ottawa Senators boast a solid 36-24-9 record, sitting comfortably in the Atlantic Division playoff hunt after going 7-2-1 in their last ten games, including a recent 5-2 win over the Maple Leafs. Meanwhile, the New York Rangers are struggling with a 28-33-9 record. The Rangers are currently mired in a four-game losing streak and possess a home record of just 9-17-7.
For the 2025-26 season, Ottawa’s offense has been paced by Drake Batherson, who has tallied 27 goals and 33 assists, alongside a surging Shane Pinto. The Rangers have leaned heavily on Will Cuylle (16 goals, 16 assists) and Alexis Lafreniere, who has been hot over his last 10 games.
Key Injuries:
- Ottawa Senators: Missing on the blue line are Jake Sanderson (out, upper-body), Nick Jensen (out, lower-body), and Dennis Gilbert (day-to-day, upper-body).
- New York Rangers: Out of the lineup are goaltender Jonathan Quick (day-to-day, upper-body), enforcer Matt Rempe (out, thumb), Noah Laba (lower-body), and Urho Vaakanainen (upper-body).
I’ve been closely watching the Senators’ offensive surge lately, and they are bringing serious momentum into Madison Square Garden tonight. The current betting odds have Ottawa favored heavily at -192, with the Over/Under set at 5.5 goals. Personally, I have to side with the books here. The Senators already dismantled the Rangers 8-4 in their last meeting this season. With New York struggling on home ice and missing pieces like Quick and Rempe, my prediction is a 4-2 victory for Ottawa. I highly recommend taking the Senators on the moneyline and betting the Over on 5.5 goals.
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