The New York Rangers (31-26-6) host the Columbus Blue Jackets (30-24-8) at Madison Square Garden on Sunday, March 9 at 6 p.m. ET on ESPN+, with both teams back in action after a loss. The Rangers are coming off a 4-3 overtime defeat to the Ottawa Senators, while the Blue Jackets were beaten by the Florida Panthers 3-0 in their last game.
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Get ready for this matchup with a look at who we project to come out on top in Sunday's contest.
In the past 10 contests for the Blue Jackets (4-5-1), their offense has totaled 33 goals while their defense has allowed 32 goals. They have recorded 18 power-play opportunities during that span, and have scored two goals (11.1%).
Rangers vs. Blue Jackets Predictions for Sunday
Our computer projection model for this contest expects a final score of Rangers 4, Blue Jackets 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Rangers (-135)
- Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
- Spread Pick: Blue Jackets (+1.5)
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Rangers Splits and Trends
- The Rangers (31-26-6 overall) have a 2-6-8 record in matchups that have needed overtime.
- New York has 28 points (11-7-6) in the 24 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
- In the seven games this season the Rangers registered only one goal, they lost every time.
- New York has finished 5-8-2 in the 15 games this season when it scored a pair of goals (registering 12 points).
- The Rangers are 25-8-4 in the 37 games when they have scored more than two goals (to register 54 points).
- In the 20 games when New York has capitalized on a single power-play goal, it went 10-7-3 to register 23 points.
- In the 26 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, New York is 14-10-2 (30 points).
- The Rangers have been outshot by opponents in 33 games, going 15-14-4 to register 34 points.
Blue Jackets Splits and Trends
- The Blue Jackets have a 30-24-8 record this season and are 8-8-16 in games that have required overtime.
- In the 18 games Columbus has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 19 points.
- This season the Blue Jackets scored only one goal in six games and they've earned two points (0-4-2) in those contests.
- Columbus has nine points (4-9-1) when scoring two goals this season.
- The Blue Jackets have scored at least three goals 38 times, earning 56 points from those matchups (26-8-4).
- Columbus has scored a single power-play goal in 24 games this season and has recorded 30 points from those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Columbus is 14-9-4 (32 points).
- The Blue Jackets have been outshot by opponents in 32 games, going 14-14-4 to register 32 points.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Rangers Rank | Rangers AVG | Blue Jackets AVG | Blue Jackets Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13th | 3.03 | Goals Scored | 3.27 | 7th |
| 20th | 3.02 | Goals Allowed | 3.29 | 26th |
| 9th | 29 | Shots | 28.6 | 15th |
| 29th | 30.3 | Shots Allowed | 29.8 | 26th |
| 23rd | 19.63% | Power Play % | 20% | 20th |
| 3rd | 82.98% | Penalty Kill % | 74.71% | 26th |
Rangers vs. Blue Jackets Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Sunday, March 9, 2025 at 6 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York
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