Rangers secure 4-1 victory over Lightning at Madison Square Garden
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 14, 2026, 3:22 AM
Last updated Oct 14, 2026

The New York Rangers defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-1 on October 13, 2026, at Madison Square Garden. This marked the Rangers' second win against the Lightning in two weeks, improving their record to 6-2-0. Alexis Lafrenière opened the scoring just 62 seconds into the game, ultimately leading the league in goals with seven. Will Cuylle delivered a strong performance, while Dylan Garand made 25 saves. The Rangers continue to show improvement, boasting a perfect 5-0-0 record at home this season.
- •Rangers improve to 6-2-0 after their win over Lightning.
- •Alexis Lafrenière scored twice, leading the league with seven goals.
- •Dylan Garand stopped 25 of 26 shots in goal.
- •Rangers are 5-0-0 at home this season after previous struggles.
- •Will Cuylle recorded three goals in the last two games.
- 3:22 AMYahoo Sports — Rangers acing another test tops key takeaways from 4-1 win over Lightning
"These aren’t exactly final exams — those will come later in the season and, hopefully, during the Stanley Cup Playoffs […]
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