New York Rangers at Tampa Bay Lightning
NHL game between the New York Rangers and the Tampa Bay Lightning on Apr 15, 2026. Final score: New York Rangers 4, Tampa Bay Lightning 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 15, 2026 |
| Venue | Benchmark International Arena |
| New York Rangers score | 4 |
| Tampa Bay Lightning 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 | Tye Kartye | L | 2 | 1 | 3 | 15:05 | 0.58 | 2.19 |
| 2nd | J.T. Miller | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 16:23 | 0.08 | 1.33 |
| 3rd | Mika Zibanejad | C | 1 | 1 | 3 | 21:42 | 1.07 | 1.29 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (New York Rangers–Tampa Bay Lightning) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 04:02 | NYR | Tye Kartye | Mika Zibanejad, Vladislav Gavrikov | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 2nd 01:29 | NYR | Tye Kartye | J.T. Miller, Conor Sheary | 5v5 | 2–0 |
| 2nd 04:49 | NYR | Gabe Perreault | Will Cuylle, Tye Kartye | 5v5 | 3–0 |
| 2nd 11:15 | TBL | Oliver Bjorkstrand | Scott Sabourin, Mitchell Chaffee | 5v5 | 3–1 |
| 2nd 12:46 | NYR | Mika Zibanejad | Alexis Lafrenière, J.T. Miller | 4v5 | 4–1 |
| 3rd 00:51 | TBL | Corey Perry | Zemgus Girgensons, Emil Lilleberg | 5v5 | 4–2 |
Team Comparison
| New York Rangers | Tampa Bay Lightning | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 21 | 31 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.68 | 4.31 |
| High-danger shots | 9 | 19 |
| Corsi % | 42.1% | 57.9% |
| Power play | 0/0 | 0/0 |
| Faceoff % | 52.7% | 47.3% |
| Hits | 23 | 18 |
| Blocks | 16 | 11 |
| Giveaways | 12 | 19 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 4 |
New York Rangers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tye Kartye | L | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 15:05 | 0.58 | 2.19 |
| J.T. Miller | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 16:23 | 0.08 | 1.33 |
| Mika Zibanejad | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 21:42 | 1.07 | 1.29 |
| Vladislav Gavrikov | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 26:23 | 0.23 | 0.74 |
| Gabe Perreault | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 17:10 | 0.19 | 0.70 |
| Will Cuylle | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14:39 | 0.21 | 0.69 |
| Conor Sheary | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 11:37 | 0.08 | 0.64 |
| Alexis Lafrenière | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:13 | 0.11 | 0.59 |
| Vincent Trocheck | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:19 | 0.02 | 0.25 |
| Will Borgen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:17 | 0.02 | 0.25 |
| Matthew Robertson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:41 | 0.01 | 0.15 |
| Taylor Raddysh | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:57 | 0.36 | 0.10 |
| Adam Sykora | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:44 | 0.20 | 0.10 |
| Braden Schneider | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:41 | 0.02 | 0.10 |
| Adam Fox | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:32 | 0.07 | 0.05 |
| Jaroslav Chmelar | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:26 | 0.02 | -0.05 |
| Drew Fortescue | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:44 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Noah Laba | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:27 | 0.00 | -0.15 |
Tampa Bay Lightning Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Chaffee | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 13:19 | 0.00 | 0.89 |
| Oliver Bjorkstrand | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 19:16 | 0.84 | 0.70 |
| Zemgus Girgensons | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 17:43 | 0.02 | 0.69 |
| Scott Sabourin | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11:27 | 0.18 | 0.69 |
| Corey Perry | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 16:12 | 0.17 | 0.65 |
| Emil Lilleberg | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16:20 | 0.01 | 0.39 |
| Darren Raddysh | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 18:51 | 0.12 | 0.20 |
| Jakob Pelletier | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:10 | 0.10 | 0.10 |
| Declan Carlile | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:46 | 0.04 | 0.05 |
| Yanni Gourde | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:56 | 0.49 | 0.05 |
| Nick Paul | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 21:47 | 0.73 | 0.00 |
| Erik Cernak | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:53 | 0.03 | 0.00 |
| Brandon Hagel | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 20:16 | 0.50 | 0.00 |
| Gage Goncalves | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:56 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Steven Santini | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:49 | 0.16 | -0.05 |
| Max Crozier | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:30 | 0.05 | -0.10 |
| Nikita Kucherov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:54 | 0.34 | -0.10 |
| Charle-Edouard D'Astous | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19:45 | 0.14 | -0.15 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan Garand | New York Rangers | 29 | 31 | 93.5% | 0.23 | W |
| Brandon Halverson | Tampa Bay Lightning | 17 | 21 | 81.0% | -2.57 | L |
Analysis
The New York Rangers defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning 4–2 on Apr 15, 2026.
Tampa Bay Lightning generated 4.31 expected goals to New York Rangers's 2.68 — Tampa Bay Lightning owned the better of the chances but New York Rangers took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.
Tye Kartye led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.19 on 2 goals, 1 assist, 3 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the New York Rangers vs Tampa Bay Lightning game?
The New York Rangers beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 4–2 on Apr 15, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was New York Rangers 4, Tampa Bay Lightning 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Tye Kartye led all skaters at 2.19, on 2G, 1A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Tampa Bay Lightning generated 4.31 expected goals and New York Rangers generated 2.68, so Tampa Bay Lightning created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
New York Rangers put 21 shots on goal and Tampa Bay Lightning put 31. High-danger chances went 9 to 19.
How did the goaltenders play?
Dylan Garand stopped 29 of 31 (0.23 goals saved above expected); Brandon Halverson stopped 17 of 21 (-2.57 goals saved above expected).