New York Rangers power play breaks through, but Los Angeles Kings control the third period at Madison Square Garden

The New York Rangers moved to 28-31-8 and 1 point, while the Los Angeles Kings improved to 28-24-15 and 4 points in a 4-1 game at Madison Square Garden.

In this post-game report New York Rangers, the New York Rangers vs Los Angeles Kings final score reflected the Kings’ 1-2-1 scoring by period against the Rangers’ 0-0-1 line.

First period

The New York Rangers opened with 22 shots in the game and finished the night with 20 hits at Madison Square Garden.

The Los Angeles Kings set the early edge by scoring 1 goal in the first period while holding the Rangers to 0.

Second period

The New York Rangers generated 2 power plays and produced 1 power-play goal on 3 power-play shots.

Vincent Trocheck scored the Rangers’ only goal, and Adam Fox recorded 1 assist on the play.

Mika Zibanejad added 1 assist as the Rangers’ power play supplied the most direct response of the night.

The Los Angeles Kings answered across the period by scoring 2 goals in the second to build separation on the scoreboard.

The Kings’ special teams also included 1 power-play goal on 2 opportunities, creating a special-teams exchange that shaped the New York Rangers vs Los Angeles Kings turning point.

Third period

The New York Rangers carried 53 percent of the faceoff wins by going 24-for-45, but the Rangers’ 20 giveaways fed the Kings’ possession time.

Igor Shesterkin logged 22 saves and was charged with 3 goals against before an empty-net goal added 1 more against late.

The Los Angeles Kings added 1 goal in the third period and finished with an empty-net goal, closing out the game-changing plays New York Rangers vs Los Angeles Kings sequence.

The Kings also finished with 26 hits and 12 blocked shots, while the Rangers matched them with 12 blocked shots in the game.

The New York Rangers are scheduled to host the New Jersey Devils at Madison Square Garden in New York, New York on 3/18/2026 at 7:00 PM EDT, with coverage airing on TNT and streaming on HBO Max.

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