Two teams that missed the playoffs last season will face off on the opening day of the 2025-26 NHL season. The Rangers went 39-36-7 last year with 85 points, while the Penguins finished 34-36-12 with 80 points.
Each team relies heavily on the play of a single star. The Rangers live and die with goaltender Igor Shesterkin, while the Penguins are still all about Sidney Crosby, who is now 38 years old and entering his 21st NHL season.
New York won three of its four matchups against Pittsburgh last season, including a 6-0 win in the 2024-25 season opener. Can the Rangers find more success against the Penguins on Tuesday night?
Here is what you need to know about the NHL matchup between the Rangers and Penguins, including TV and streaming options for the game.
What channel is Rangers vs. Penguins on tonight?
Rangers vs. Penguins will air nationally on ESPN. Sean McDonough (play-by-play), Ray Ferraro (analyst) and Leah Hextall (reporter) will be on the call for the ESPN broadcast.
Fans can also stream the game on the ESPN app or Fubo, which is currently offering a free trial.
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Rangers vs. Penguins start time
- Date: Tuesday, Oct. 7
- Time: 8 p.m. ET
Rangers vs. Penguins will start at 8 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Oct. 7. The game will be played at Madison Square Garden in New York.
Rangers vs. Penguins radio station
- Radio station: SiriusXM channel 91
Fans can listen to the Rangers vs. Penguins broadcast live on SiriusXM. Coverage will be available on channel 91.
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Rangers schedule 2025-26
Here are the next five games on New York's 2025-26 schedule:
| Date | Game | Time (ET) |
| Oct. 7 | vs. Penguins | 8 p.m. |
| Oct. 9 | at Sabres | 7 p.m. |
| Oct. 11 | at Penguins | 7 p.m. |
| Oct. 12 | vs. Capitals | 7 p.m. |
| Oct. 14 | vs. Oilers | 7 p.m. |
Penguins schedule 2025-26
Here are the next five games on Pittsburgh's 2025-26 schedule:
| Date | Game | Time (ET) |
| Oct. 7 | at Rangers | 8 p.m. |
| Oct. 9 | vs. Islanders | 7 p.m. |
| Oct. 11 | vs. Rangers | 7 p.m. |
| Oct. 14 | at Ducks | 10:30 p.m. |
| Oct. 16 | at Kings | 10 p.m. |