Chicago Blackhawks
Current season record
4–9–0 · 8 pts
Wins–losses–overtime losses · 2026-27
Next game listed by the source
at Boston Bruins
Game Analysis →Team information checked Oct 29, 2026.
Chicago Blackhawks vs New York Rangers — Monday, December 9, 2024 Game Analysis
Chicago Blackhawks at New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden. Final.
Game Analysis
Madison Square Garden
- USNHLN, MSGSN, CHSN
NYR
- SHWill Cuylle (10)
CHI
- Tyler Bertuzzi (6)
- Taylor Hall (6)
Chicago Blackhawks vs New York Rangers Game Summary — Monday, December 9, 2024
By Hockey in 60
Initial summary · A fuller recap will replace this when published.
Chicago Blackhawks defeated New York Rangers 2–1. The game was played at Madison Square Garden.
A brief summary of the verified result. Source: ESPN game record. Detailed reporting is shown when available.
Chicago Blackhawks vs New York Rangers Game Analysis — Monday, December 9, 2024
By Hockey in 60
Chicago Blackhawks paired the victory with a 32–30 advantage in shots on goal, accounting for 51.6% of the two teams’ combined shots. That gives the result support beyond the scoreline: the winning side also put more attempts on target. Shot totals alone do not show the quality of those chances or how the balance changed while either team was protecting a lead.
Chicago Blackhawks converted 0 of 2 power plays (0.0%); New York Rangers converted 0 of 2 power plays (0.0%). Neither team added a power-play goal, so neither gained a scoring edge from converting its man advantages.
New York Rangers won 62.9% of faceoffs yet was outshot 32–30. The faceoff advantage was not accompanied by a shot-volume advantage in the full-game totals. Winning a draw can provide an initial chance to control the puck, but it does not establish sustained possession or attacking pressure; zone entries, puck recovery and chance-quality data would be needed to explain the disconnect.
Hockey in 60’s interpretation of verified game statistics, highlighting meaningful differences and what they suggest about the result. Comparisons describe this game, not season averages. Source: ESPN game statistics.
Chicago Blackhawks vs New York Rangers Official Game Highlights — Monday, December 9, 2024
Chicago Blackhawks vs New York Rangers Game Statistics — Monday, December 9, 2024
| Statistic | Chicago Blackhawks | New York Rangers |
|---|---|---|
| Shots on goal | 32 | 30 |
| Power-play goals | 0 | 0 |
| Power-play opportunities | 2 | 2 |
| Power-play conversion (%) | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Faceoffs won (%) | 37.1 | 62.9 |
| Hits | 14 | 25 |
| Blocked shots | 17 | 14 |
| Takeaways | 8 | 2 |
| Giveaways | 9 | 15 |
| Penalty minutes | 4 | 4 |
Source: ESPN game statistics.
Scoring and goaltending
Chicago Blackhawks won 2–1 at Madison Square Garden.
Who scored
- Tyler Bertuzzi Goal (6) Snap Shot, assists: Taylor Hall (6)
- Will Cuylle Goal (10) Snap Shot, assists: Sam Carrick (4)
- Taylor Hall Goal (6) Poke, assists: Connor Bedard (16), Jason Dickinson (5)
Goalies
- Arvid Soderblom stopped 29 of 30 for Chicago Blackhawks.
- Igor Shesterkin stopped 30 of 32 for New York Rangers.
Taylor Hall Goal (6) Poke, assists: Connor Bedard (16), Jason Dickinson (5) That made the score 2–1 in the 2nd, and Chicago Blackhawks stayed ahead.