Hotels for New York Rangers vs. Los Angeles Kings

An early-season Monday night meeting between an Original Six franchise and a Western Conference rival, with October fixtures often serving as an early gauge of where both rosters stand after the summer's changes. A weeknight puck drop keeps the crowd heavy on regulars and season-ticket holders rather than tourists, and the atmosphere builds through the concourses in the hour before face-off. Cross-conference matchups like this are relatively rare on the calendar, so the roster on display won't return for months.

The world's most famous arena, Madison Square Garden sits atop Penn Station in the heart of Midtown Manhattan, home to the Knicks and Rangers and a legendary stage for the biggest concerts. Times Square, Broadway and countless restaurants are all within a short walk, making it one of the most central venues anywhere.

Penn Station's subway and rail lines are directly below. Booking a room in Midtown lets you walk to the show through the city's buzz and back to your bed within minutes.