The New York Rangers secured a 5-4 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday, December 13, 2025. The game took place at Madison Square Garden in New York. The Rangers’ win pushed them closer in the standings to the Canadiens.

J.T. Miller was key for the Rangers with 2 goals. Artemi Panarin added another goal and had 7 shots on goal. The Canadiens had strong efforts from Josh Anderson and Zachary Bolduc, each scoring a goal. However, their efforts were not enough to overcome the Rangers.

In the final period, both teams came alive with the New York Rangers scoring five goals. J.T. Miller led the charge with two goals. Artemi Panarin added another goal to help secure the win for the Rangers. The Montreal Canadiens also found the net four times in the final period. Josh Anderson, Zachary Bolduc, and Jake Evans each scored for Montreal.

The Rangers had an edge with 26 shots on goal compared to Montreal’s 17. They also excelled in faceoffs, winning 27 to Montreal’s 22. The Canadiens had 22 blocks, but it wasn’t enough to stop the Rangers’ offense. Montreal had more penalty minutes and giveaways, affecting their game flow.

J.T. Miller played a big role for the New York Rangers. He scored two goals and had three shots on goal. His efforts earned him 8.5 fantasy points, making him a standout player in the game.

Artemi Panarin also contributed to the Rangers’ win. He scored one goal and had seven shots on goal. Panarin’s performance resulted in 7.0 fantasy points.

For the Montreal Canadiens, Josh Anderson, Zachary Bolduc, and Jake Evans each scored one goal. Anderson and Bolduc both had one shot on goal, while Evans had two. Each of them earned over 5 fantasy points in the game.

What’s Next

The New York Rangers’ win over the Montreal Canadiens has a small impact on the Eastern Conference standings. The Rangers now have a record of 15-13-4. This places them at the 11th spot in the conference. The win helps them inch closer to the Canadiens, who are in the 10th position.

Montreal, with a record of 16-11-3, maintains a slight edge over the Rangers. However, their loss means they miss out on an opportunity to solidify their position. Both teams remain in the mix as they push for a higher spot in the standings. The competition in the Eastern Conference remains tight.

The Montreal Canadiens will face the Edmonton Oilers next. This game is set for Sunday, December 14, at the Bell Centre. The Canadiens have a busy week ahead with more home games against the Philadelphia Flyers and Chicago Blackhawks.

The New York Rangers are preparing to play the Anaheim Ducks next. This game will take place on Monday, December 15, at Madison Square Garden. The Rangers will stay in New York for their following game against the Vancouver Canucks.

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