The NHL regular season is coming to a close. The teams are trying to gain position on one another, and are trying to eclipse the final playoff spots as the playoffs approach closer with each passing day. According to SeatSmart, the average price for the three most expensive games of the week in the NHL is $295.78, and two of the games will be played at Madison Square Garden.
03/18/2015 Chicago Blackhawks @ New York Rangers | Average Price: $328.25 | Get-in Price: $130.00
This battle will feature two premier playoff-eligible teams, and could serve as a Stanley Cup Finals preview. Although the Rangers have played some inconsistent hockey so far this season, they find themselves in first place in the Eastern Conference. They have been streaking so far, thanks to the play of Cam Talbot who has come in for the injured Henrik Lundqvist. Additionally, Keith Yandle has proven to be a great addition to the Blue Shirts and has helped them achieve their 2nd best goals against average. The average price of Blackhawks tickets in NY for this game is $328.25 on the secondary market. With a get-in price of $130.00, this is a top-dollar event. NYC parking for this game starts at $11 on ParkWhiz, which is pretty comparable to parking in Chicago as a gauge for any fans making the trip.
03/22/2015 San Jose Sharks @ Montreal Canadiens | Average Price: $286.57 | Get-in Price: $99.00
The Eastern Conference’s second best team will host the San Jose Sharks on Sunday night, in a battle of cross-country foes. The Sharks will need to win this game if they expect to find themselves in the playoff hunt in the west. They currently sit 4 points behind the Winnipeg Jets for the final spot in the west. Joe Thornton and Joe Pavelski will have to try to get the puck past Carey Price, who is allowing less than 2 goals per game. According to SeatSmart, the second-most expensive game of the week is going for an average price of $286.57 on the secondary market. With a get-in price of $99.00, this game becomes a bit more affordable for fans.
03/22/2015 Anaheim Ducks @ New York Rangers | Average Price: $276.45 | Get-in Price: $80.00
This game features a battle of the top teams in each respective conference. This could easily serve as a Stanley Cup Finals preview. Ryan Getzlaf and the Anaheim Ducks are tied with the Rangers for the most points in the NHL with 95. Getzlaf will go up against Rangers forward Rick Nash in a battle for forward supremacy in the NHL. Nash may have the tougher task on his hands, as he has to go up against Frederik Andersen, who is one of the best young goaltenders in the NHL with a goals against average of 2.37 and a save percentage of just under 92 percent. The average price for this ticket is $276.45 on the secondary market. To get into the Garden, it will cost just $80.00, which is the lowest get-in price of the set.
