Boston Bruins at New York Rangers
NHL game between the Boston Bruins and the New York Rangers on Jan 27, 2026. Final score: Boston Bruins 3, New York Rangers 4.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 27, 2026 |
| Venue | Madison Square Garden |
| Boston Bruins score | 3 |
| New York Rangers score | 4 |
Shot charts, expected goals (xG), Game Score and advanced box scores for this game are available on Hockey Alchemy.
Three Stars by Game Score
Ranked by Game Score, which rolls goals, assists, shot quality, play-driving and penalties into one number — so the best player is chosen by the box score, not by a vote.
| Player | Pos | G | A | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | David Pastrnak | R | 0 | 3 | 2 | 22:30 | 0.15 | 1.92 |
| 2nd | Elias Lindholm | C | 2 | 0 | 4 | 20:43 | 0.94 | 1.55 |
| 3rd | Will Cuylle | L | 1 | 0 | 3 | 15:12 | 0.45 | 0.95 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Boston Bruins–New York Rangers) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 09:45 | NYR | Will Cuylle | Urho Vaakanainen, Noah Laba | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 12:09 | BOS | Elias Lindholm | David Pastrnak | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 1st 12:35 | NYR | J.T. Miller | Gabe Perreault, Mika Zibanejad | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 2nd 03:18 | BOS | Elias Lindholm | David Pastrnak, Charlie McAvoy | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 2nd 08:52 | BOS | Morgan Geekie | David Pastrnak, Mason Lohrei | 5v5 | 3–2 |
| 3rd 13:43 | NYR | Will Borgen | Artemi Panarin, Alexis Lafrenière | 5v5 | 3–3 |
| OT 03:53 | NYR | Matthew Robertson | Jonathan Quick, Vincent Trocheck | 3v3 | 3–4 |
Team Comparison
| Boston Bruins | New York Rangers | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 24 | 28 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.73 | 2.95 |
| High-danger shots | 12 | 13 |
| Corsi % | 46.7% | 53.3% |
| Power play | 0/1 | 0/4 |
| Faceoff % | 50.9% | 49.1% |
| Hits | 17 | 34 |
| Blocks | 12 | 13 |
| Giveaways | 16 | 12 |
| Takeaways | 3 | 5 |
Boston Bruins Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Pastrnak | R | 0 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 22:30 | 0.15 | 1.92 |
| Elias Lindholm | C | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 20:43 | 0.94 | 1.55 |
| Morgan Geekie | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 19:13 | 0.37 | 0.75 |
| Mason Lohrei | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14:49 | 0.10 | 0.69 |
| Charlie McAvoy | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 24:07 | 0.04 | 0.19 |
| Alex Steeves | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:25 | 0.19 | 0.15 |
| Jonathan Aspirot | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:36 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Sean Kuraly | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:07 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Hampus Lindholm | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 24:49 | 0.25 | 0.10 |
| Mark Kastelic | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:31 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Marat Khusnutdinov | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:19 | 0.15 | 0.10 |
| Pavel Zacha | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:36 | 0.20 | 0.05 |
| Tanner Jeannot | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:49 | 0.12 | 0.00 |
| Fraser Minten | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:49 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:45 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Casey Mittelstadt | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:45 | 0.01 | -0.05 |
| Henri Jokiharju | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:26 | 0.03 | -0.10 |
| Andrew Peeke | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:44 | 0.04 | -0.10 |
New York Rangers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Cuylle | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 15:12 | 0.45 | 0.95 |
| Alexis Lafrenière | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 19:05 | 0.12 | 0.94 |
| Noah Laba | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13:29 | 0.20 | 0.94 |
| Matthew Robertson | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 22:01 | 0.15 | 0.90 |
| Will Borgen | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 18:23 | 0.07 | 0.80 |
| Vincent Trocheck | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 25:06 | 0.37 | 0.74 |
| Mika Zibanejad | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 21:27 | 0.25 | 0.74 |
| J.T. Miller | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 21:12 | 0.12 | 0.70 |
| Urho Vaakanainen | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12:33 | 0.00 | 0.69 |
| Gabe Perreault | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 16:35 | 0.22 | 0.64 |
| Artemi Panarin | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 24:15 | 0.39 | 0.64 |
| Brennan Othmann | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:57 | 0.00 | 0.35 |
| Braden Schneider | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:08 | 0.04 | 0.25 |
| Vladislav Gavrikov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26:23 | 0.04 | 0.10 |
| Sam Carrick | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:52 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Taylor Raddysh | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:31 | 0.08 | 0.00 |
| Matt Rempe | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8:43 | 0.27 | -0.05 |
| Scott Morrow | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:51 | 0.01 | -0.05 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joonas Korpisalo | Boston Bruins | 24 | 28 | 85.7% | -0.58 | O |
| Jonathan Quick | New York Rangers | 21 | 24 | 87.5% | -1.12 | W |
Analysis
The New York Rangers defeated the Boston Bruins 4–3 on Jan 27, 2026, a one-goal game.
New York Rangers generated 2.95 expected goals to Boston Bruins's 2.73 — New York Rangers edged the chance share as well as the scoreline; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
David Pastrnak led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.92 on 3 assists, 2 shots on goal.
Joonas Korpisalo stopped 24 of 28, worth -0.58 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Boston Bruins vs New York Rangers game?
The New York Rangers beat the Boston Bruins 4–3 on Jan 27, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was New York Rangers 4, Boston Bruins 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — David Pastrnak led all skaters at 1.92, on 0G, 3A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
New York Rangers generated 2.95 expected goals and Boston Bruins generated 2.73, so New York Rangers created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Boston Bruins put 24 shots on goal and New York Rangers put 28. High-danger chances went 12 to 13.
How did the goaltenders play?
Joonas Korpisalo stopped 24 of 28 (-0.58 goals saved above expected); Jonathan Quick stopped 21 of 24 (-1.12 goals saved above expected).