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Rangers tickets for first 3 games sold out (but some still out there)

By Steve Paulus|
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 10: Seats are earmarked for fans at future games prior to the game between the New York Rangers and the Boston Bruins at Madison Square Garden on February 10, 2021 in New York City. New York State announced today that arenas can re-open on February 23 at 10% occupancy. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 10: Seats are earmarked for fans at future games prior to the game between the New York Rangers and the Boston Bruins at Madison Square Garden on February 10, 2021 in New York City. New York State announced today that arenas can re-open on February 23 at 10% occupancy. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

The New York Rangers put tickets on sale for the next three home games, two against Boston and one versus the Sabres.  Guess what?  They sold out immediately.   The Rangers offered the tickets through a link on their website.   You could also go directly through the Ticketmaster website.

Considering that only about 2,000 tickets were available for each game, it is no surprise that hockey starved fans would snap up all available seats.  However, a quick check on Stubhub showed a number of tickets for sale  at a wide range of prices, some greatly inflated.

The rules

If you are thinking of going the Stubhub route, remember that you will have to provide a negative PCT COVID test taken within 72 hours of the day of the game.  You will also have to take a health survey through the MSG App and you will have to show a government ID to get into the arena.

The folks at the Garden are trying to make it as easy as possible for fans to get a COVID test so they are working with Northwell Health-GoHealth Urgent Care to help schedule tests for ticketholders.  You can access that through the Rangers website.

There will be temperature checks for all fans and entrances will be assigned depending on where your seats are.  There will be social distancing in the arena with tickets in pairs and separated by at least six feet.

You will have to wear a mask, but food and beverages will be sold,but must be consumed at your seats.  Finally, the Garden will be open 90 minutes before the start of the game to give fans a chance to space out their arrivals and give them enough time to go through the health protocols.

How many games left?

The Rangers played ten of their first 16 games at Madison Square Garden, meaning that there are only 18 home games left this season.  There is a chance that New York State may allow more than 10% capacity in the coming months, but there are no guarantees.

On Friday, February 26, for those of use not lucky enough to score or afford tickets, we will hear real live fans at a game for the first time in almost a year.  The “Potvin sucks” chant will never sound so sweet.

Updated East Division

Here are the updated standings after all East Division games concluded Saturday night.

Scores

Sabres 3, Devils 2
Penguins 3, Islanders 2

Standings:

  1. Boston          15 GP    10-3-2    22 points
  2. Philadelphia 14 GP     8-3-3     19 points
  3. Washington  16 GP     8-5-3     19 points
  4. Pittsburgh     16 GP     9-6-1     19 points
  5. Islanders        17 GP     8-6-3     19 points
  6. Rangers          16 GP    6-7-3     15 points
  7. New Jersey    12 GP     6-4-2    14 points
  8. Buffalo            14 GP    5-7-2     12 points
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