The New York Rangers (17-20-1) visit the Chicago Blackhawks (13-24-2) for a Sunday matinee at the United Center. The opening faceoff in the Original Six battle will be at 3 p.m. (ABC). Let's analyze B

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CHICAGO -- Filip Chytil had two goals for the New York Rangers, who scored five consecutive times in a 6-2 victory against the Chicago Blackhawks at United Center on Sunday.

The Chicago Blackhawks (13–25–2) fell to the New York Rangers (18–20–1) Sunday afternoon at the United Center 6–2 in front of a young and quiet crowd. Connor Bedard assisted on the opening goal to extend his point streak to seven games and defenseman Wyatt Kaiser scored his first career NHL goal late in the game when it did not matter.

The playoffs may not be in sight, but the Chicago Blackhawks still have goals — including a fight to establish their long-term identity: “It doesn’t just flip a switch.”

Filip Chytil scored twice, Jonny Brodzinski, Will Borgan, Reilly Smith and Vincent Trochek added goals, and the New York Rangers beat the Chicago Blackhawks 6-2.

The Blackhawks continue to struggle, and captain Nick Foligno is empathizing with the fans voicing their frustrations.

The New York Rangers conclude the weekend back-to-back, Chicago on Sunday afternoon (3:00 PM ET - TV: ABC - Radio: ESPN 880 AM). New York will play five of its next six games against Western Conference teams.

The New York Rangers will take on the Chicago Blackhawks at the United Center Sunday afternoon. Here's how to watch the Rangers game, including time, TV schedule and streaming information: You can stream the game on ESPN+.

The New York Rangers will be without veteran forward Chris Kreider for at least three games after the team placed him on injured reserve Tuesday, per New York Post's Larry Brooks. The move is retroactive to Saturday’s game against the Washington Capitals, where Kreider scored before leaving due to an upper-body injury.

The NHL trade deadline is two months away but the Blackhawks will be sellers, likely dealing Taylor Hall due to their poor season.