Hotels for New York Rangers vs. New Jersey Devils

Few rivalries in hockey carry the bitterness of this one, born from sharing the same metropolitan area and fighting over the same fans. A Tuesday night game means a working crowd filling the seats, still in coats from the office, loud from the opening faceoff. Expect chippy exchanges, players who know each other from junior leagues or summer skates, and a building that gets noticeably tenser whenever the visitors find the net. Late December adds an extra edge, with both sides jockeying for playoff positioning as the season reaches its midpoint.

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.