New York Rangers at Boston Bruins
NHL game between the New York Rangers and the Boston Bruins on Sep 29, 2026. Final score: New York Rangers 0, Boston Bruins 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 29, 2026 |
| Venue | TD Garden |
| New York Rangers score | 0 |
| Boston Bruins score | 3 |
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 | Hampus Lindholm | D | 0 | 1 | 0 | 18:37 | 0.00 | 1.59 |
| 2nd | Fraser Minten | C | 1 | 1 | 3 | 14:48 | 0.14 | 1.52 |
| 3rd | Mark Kastelic | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 13:07 | 0.06 | 1.36 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (New York Rangers–Boston Bruins) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd 16:14 | BOS | Fraser Minten | Mason Lohrei | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 3rd 17:06 | BOS | JJ Peterka | Elias Lindholm, Hampus Lindholm | 5v5 | 0–2 |
| 3rd 17:29 | BOS | Mark Kastelic | Fraser Minten, Marat Khusnutdinov | 5v6 | 0–3 |
Team Comparison
| New York Rangers | Boston Bruins | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 24 | 23 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.86 | 1.98 |
| High-danger shots | 19 | 20 |
| Corsi % | 46.1% | 53.9% |
| Power play | 0/1 | 0/1 |
| Faceoff % | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| Hits | 37 | 36 |
| Blocks | 12 | 16 |
| Giveaways | 20 | 9 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 4 |
New York Rangers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braden Schneider | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:14 | 0.10 | 0.36 |
| Pavel Dorofeyev | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 15:49 | 0.43 | 0.35 |
| Oliver Bjorkstrand | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 14:33 | 0.29 | 0.34 |
| J.T. Miller | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:12 | 0.31 | 0.25 |
| Vladislav Gavrikov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:58 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Matt Rempe | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:49 | 0.11 | 0.15 |
| Alexis Lafrenière | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:17 | 0.00 | 0.09 |
| Mika Zibanejad | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:31 | 0.10 | 0.05 |
| Joe Veleno | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:57 | 0.00 | 0.01 |
| Eeli Tolvanen | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:56 | 0.04 | -0.07 |
| A. Smits | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:54 | 0.00 | -0.10 |
| Will Cuylle | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15:03 | 0.46 | -0.22 |
| Tye Kartye | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:20 | 0.00 | -0.30 |
| Gabe Perreault | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:20 | 0.00 | -0.33 |
| Sean Durzi | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23:15 | 0.00 | -0.34 |
| Adam Fox | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:25 | 0.00 | -0.38 |
| Marcus Pettersson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23:08 | 0.00 | -0.54 |
| Noah Laba | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:56 | 0.00 | -0.60 |
Boston Bruins Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hampus Lindholm | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 18:37 | 0.00 | 1.59 |
| Fraser Minten | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 14:48 | 0.14 | 1.52 |
| Mark Kastelic | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 13:07 | 0.06 | 1.36 |
| Elias Lindholm | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 15:59 | 0.03 | 1.01 |
| Marat Khusnutdinov | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 13:23 | 0.00 | 0.90 |
| JJ Peterka | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 17:09 | 0.18 | 0.89 |
| Will Borgen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:43 | 0.03 | 0.84 |
| Mason Lohrei | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 19:21 | 0.00 | 0.63 |
| Nikita Zadorov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:54 | 0.00 | 0.47 |
| Morgan Geekie | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:18 | 0.06 | 0.42 |
| Sean Kuraly | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:01 | 0.29 | 0.32 |
| Tanner Jeannot | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:13 | 0.20 | 0.24 |
| David Pastrnak | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 17:32 | 0.34 | 0.23 |
| Pavel Zacha | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15:24 | 0.18 | 0.22 |
| Casey Mittelstadt | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14:28 | 0.27 | 0.20 |
| Connor Clifton | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 23:23 | 0.03 | 0.10 |
| Jonathan Aspirot | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:13 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| James Hagens | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:27 | 0.16 | -0.10 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Igor Shesterkin | New York Rangers | 20 | 22 | 90.9% | -0.08 | L |
| Jeremy Swayman | Boston Bruins | 24 | 24 | 100.0% | 1.86 | W |
Analysis
The Boston Bruins defeated the New York Rangers 3–0 on Sep 29, 2026.
Boston Bruins generated 1.98 expected goals to New York Rangers's 1.86 — the run of play matched the result, with Boston Bruins earning the better chances as well as the goals; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Hampus Lindholm led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.59 on 1 assist.
Jeremy Swayman stopped 24 of 24, worth 1.86 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the New York Rangers vs Boston Bruins game?
The Boston Bruins beat the New York Rangers 3–0 on Sep 29, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Boston Bruins 3, New York Rangers 0.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Hampus Lindholm led all skaters at 1.59, on 0G, 1A and 0 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Boston Bruins generated 1.98 expected goals and New York Rangers generated 1.86, so Boston Bruins created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
New York Rangers put 24 shots on goal and Boston Bruins put 23. High-danger chances went 19 to 20.