The season is on the line for the New York Rangers when they host the Tampa Bay Lighting on Monday, April 7 (4/7/2025) at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
WATCH: Lightning vs. Jets airs in-market on MSG and FanDuel Sports Sun. It can be streamed live on fuboTV (free trial) or ESPN+ ($11.99 per month).
Here’s how to tune in on Monday:
What: NHL regular season
Who: Tampa Bay Lightning @ New York Rangers
When: Monday, April 6, 2025
Where: Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York
Time: 7 p.m. ET
TV: MSG, FanDuel Sports Sun
Channel finder: DirecTV, Verizon Fios, Cox, Xfinity, Spectrum, Optimum
Streaming ServiceFree TrialPromoMonthly PricefuboTVYes$20 off first month$84.99DirecTV StreamYesNo$86.99ESPN+NoBundle$11.99
What are the differences between the streaming services?
fuboTV is a live TV streaming service focused on live sports, including U.S. and international soccer, the NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL and more. It also includes its own fubo Sports Networks with exclusive programming. It offers 212 channels starting at $64.99 (for one month, then $84.99), includes unlimited DVR, and streams on most devices. Right now you can try fuboTV free.
DirecTV Stream is comparable to FuboTV, as it provides similar channels and functionalities. Their basic package, priced at $86.99 per month with a free trial, includes just over 90 live TV channels. You can explore all of DirecTV Stream’s channel packages on their website.
ESPN Plus is like having a VIP pass to all the best sports action, including live games and original content from UFC, MLS, NHL, MLB, college sports and more. You can stream it on your phone, tablet, smart TV, or even gaming console for $11.99/month or $119.99/year, or bundle with Disney+ and Hulu for just $16.99/month.
Here’s a recent NHL story from The Associated Press:
Tampa Bay Lightning (44-26-6, in the Atlantic Division) vs. New York Rangers (36-33-7, in the Metropolitan Division)
New York; Monday, 7 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: The New York Rangers take on the Tampa Bay Lightning in Eastern Conference play.
New York has gone 18-17-3 at home and 36-33-7 overall. The Rangers have given up 230 goals while scoring 228 for a -2 scoring differential.
Tampa Bay is 44-26-6 overall and 17-18-4 in road games. The Lightning rank second in the league with 269 total goals (averaging 3.5 per game).
The teams match up Monday for the second time this season. The Lightning won the last matchup 6-2.
TOP PERFORMERS: Artemi Panarin has scored 34 goals with 47 assists for the Rangers. Jonathan Tanner Miller has three goals and six assists over the past 10 games.
Brayden Point has 39 goals and 37 assists for the Lightning. Jake Guentzel has six goals and five assists over the past 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Rangers: 4-5-1, averaging three goals, 5.2 assists, 3.6 penalties and 7.5 penalty minutes while giving up 2.7 goals per game.
Lightning: 6-3-1, averaging 3.6 goals, 6.6 assists, 3.5 penalties and 8.4 penalty minutes while giving up 1.9 goals per game.
INJURIES: Rangers: None listed.
Lightning: None listed.
