Winnipeg Jets at New York Rangers
NHL game between the Winnipeg Jets and the New York Rangers on Mar 22, 2026. Final score: Winnipeg Jets 3, New York Rangers 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 22, 2026 |
| Venue | Madison Square Garden |
| Winnipeg Jets score | 3 |
| New York Rangers score | 2 |
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 | Gabriel Vilardi | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 17:19 | 1.00 | 1.71 |
| 2nd | Kyle Connor | L | 0 | 1 | 4 | 24:46 | 0.76 | 1.68 |
| 3rd | Braden Schneider | D | 0 | 0 | 1 | 24:38 | 0.03 | 1.29 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Winnipeg Jets–New York Rangers) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 13:06 | WPG | Adam Lowry | Gabriel Vilardi, Cole Perfetti | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 2nd 00:41 | NYR | Tye Kartye | J.T. Miller | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 06:43 | WPG | Gabriel Vilardi | Kyle Connor, Josh Morrissey | 4v5 | 2–1 |
| 2nd 14:03 | NYR | Mika Zibanejad | Adam Fox, J.T. Miller | 5v4 | 2–2 |
| P5 00:00 | WPG | Kyle Connor | — | 0v1 | 2–2 |
| P5 00:00 | WPG | Gabriel Vilardi | — | 0v1 | 2–2 |
Team Comparison
| Winnipeg Jets | New York Rangers | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 37 | 29 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 4.33 | 3.44 |
| High-danger shots | 15 | 8 |
| Corsi % | 53.1% | 46.9% |
| Power play | 1/4 | 1/3 |
| Faceoff % | 46.9% | 53.1% |
| Hits | 19 | 31 |
| Blocks | 9 | 12 |
| Giveaways | 11 | 19 |
| Takeaways | 3 | 5 |
Winnipeg Jets Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabriel Vilardi | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 17:19 | 1.00 | 1.71 |
| Kyle Connor | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 24:46 | 0.76 | 1.68 |
| Adam Lowry | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 17:06 | 0.20 | 1.12 |
| Alex Iafallo | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 18:22 | 0.20 | 0.91 |
| Cole Perfetti | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17:43 | 0.48 | 0.82 |
| Neal Pionk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 25:27 | 0.15 | 0.76 |
| Mark Scheifele | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 24:40 | 0.47 | 0.69 |
| Josh Morrissey | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 26:47 | 0.17 | 0.60 |
| Dylan Samberg | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 23:05 | 0.06 | 0.23 |
| Elias Salomonsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:38 | 0.02 | 0.20 |
| Brad Lambert | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:04 | 0.21 | 0.17 |
| Morgan Barron | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:46 | 0.04 | 0.11 |
| Isak Rosen | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:10 | 0.00 | 0.04 |
| Cole Koepke | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 11:12 | 0.05 | -0.08 |
| Haydn Fleury | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:43 | 0.00 | -0.13 |
| Jonathan Toews | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:05 | 0.12 | -0.46 |
| Gustav Nyquist | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:30 | 0.04 | -0.52 |
| Dylan DeMelo | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 18:14 | 0.10 | -0.52 |
New York Rangers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braden Schneider | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 24:38 | 0.03 | 1.29 |
| J.T. Miller | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 20:21 | 0.32 | 1.02 |
| Mika Zibanejad | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 23:29 | 1.13 | 0.83 |
| Matthew Robertson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 23:16 | 0.03 | 0.80 |
| Adam Edstrom | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:12 | 0.00 | 0.78 |
| Will Cuylle | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:30 | 0.12 | 0.47 |
| Jaroslav Chmelar | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:03 | 0.00 | 0.36 |
| Taylor Raddysh | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:51 | 0.09 | 0.21 |
| Vincent Trocheck | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 24:31 | 0.42 | 0.16 |
| Tye Kartye | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 13:18 | 0.36 | 0.12 |
| Jonny Brodzinski | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6:04 | 0.13 | 0.09 |
| Will Borgen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:32 | 0.02 | 0.02 |
| Alexis Lafrenière | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:43 | 0.18 | -0.05 |
| Adam Fox | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 23:19 | 0.20 | -0.33 |
| Gabe Perreault | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:58 | 0.16 | -0.38 |
| Conor Sheary | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:16 | 0.02 | -0.59 |
| Vladislav Gavrikov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 24:17 | 0.06 | -0.63 |
| Connor Mackey | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:30 | 0.08 | -0.82 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Comrie | Winnipeg Jets | 27 | 29 | 93.1% | 1.60 | W |
| Dylan Garand | New York Rangers | 35 | 37 | 94.6% | 2.35 | O |
Analysis
The Winnipeg Jets defeated the New York Rangers 3–2 on Mar 22, 2026, a one-goal game.
New York Rangers generated 3.44 expected goals to Winnipeg Jets's 4.33 — Winnipeg Jets edged the chance share as well as the scoreline.
Gabriel Vilardi led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.71 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 2 shots on goal.
Dylan Garand stopped 35 of 37, worth 2.35 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Winnipeg Jets vs New York Rangers game?
The Winnipeg Jets beat the New York Rangers 3–2 on Mar 22, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Winnipeg Jets 3, New York Rangers 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Gabriel Vilardi led all skaters at 1.71, on 1G, 1A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
New York Rangers generated 3.44 expected goals and Winnipeg Jets generated 4.33, so Winnipeg Jets created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Winnipeg Jets put 37 shots on goal and New York Rangers put 29. High-danger chances went 15 to 8.
How did the goaltenders play?
Eric Comrie stopped 27 of 29 (1.6 goals saved above expected); Dylan Garand stopped 35 of 37 (2.35 goals saved above expected).