Winnipeg Jets and New York Rangers trade power-play punches, then Jets cash in the shootout at Madison Square Garden

The Winnipeg Jets entered Madison Square Garden at 29-29 with 12 overtime losses and left with a 3-2 shootout decision over the New York Rangers, who came in at 28-33 with 9 overtime losses and earned 2 points. Winnipeg Jets vs New York Rangers final score

Mar 22, 2026; New York, New York, USA; Winnipeg Jets center Gabriel Vilardi (13) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against the New York Rangers during the second period at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images

First period

The Winnipeg Jets scored 1 goal in the opening period while holding the New York Rangers scoreless in the same frame. The Jets directed 37 shots in the game and opened a night in which they finished with 19 hits and 13 blocked attempts.

Second period

The New York Rangers produced 2 goals in the second period and the Winnipeg Jets answered with 1 goal in that period to keep the game even heading into the third. The Jets went 1-for-4 on the power play, while the Rangers went 1-for-3 with the man advantage. The Jets had 11 giveaways, while the Rangers had 20 giveaways, shaping Winnipeg Jets vs New York Rangers result analysis around puck management swings. Dylan Garand stopped 35 shots for the Rangers.

Third period

The Winnipeg Jets and the New York Rangers each scored 0 goals in the third period as the game stayed level into overtime. The Jets finished at 47 percent in the faceoff circle while the Rangers finished at 53 percent, and New York also recorded 31 hits to Winnipeg’s 19.

Overtime

The Winnipeg Jets generated 1 overtime shot while the New York Rangers generated 4 overtime shots, and neither team scored in the extra session. Eric Comrie finished with 27 saves on 29 shots against for the Jets, including 7 shorthanded saves.

Mar 22, 2026; New York, New York, USA; Winnipeg Jets goaltender Eric Comrie (1) makes a save against the New York Rangers during the second period at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images

Shootout

The Winnipeg Jets went 2-for-2 in the shootout while the New York Rangers went 0-for-2, ending the game at Madison Square Garden. Gabriel Vilardi posted 2 points on 1 goal and 1 assist for the Jets, and his 50 percent shooting rate came on 2 shots. Josh Morrissey added 1 assist on 4 shots, and Kyle Connor chipped in 1 assist on 4 shots as part of the Jets’ 6 total points from 2 goals and 4 assists. Adam Lowry scored on his only shot, giving him a 100 percent shooting rate in the game, and the postgame Winnipeg Jets final whistle reaction centered on converting chances despite a 5 percent team shooting rate. The Winnipeg Jets vs New York Rangers final thoughts also include Comrie earning the win while Garand took the overtime loss.

The Jets will be back at Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg on 3/24/2026 at 8:00 PM EDT against the Vegas Golden Knights, with viewing available on ESPN+ and SCRIPPS. Keep it locked for the next game recap, and share this article with other Jets fans.

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