The New York Rangers (31-26-6) take on the Columbus Blue Jackets (30-24-8) at Madison Square Garden on Sunday, March 9 at 6 p.m. ET on ESPN+, with each team heading into the game following a loss. The Rangers were defeated by the Ottawa Senators 4-3 in overtime in their last game, while the Blue Jackets are coming off a 3-0 loss to the Florida Panthers.

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Get ready for this showdown with a glimpse at who we predict will emerge with the victory in Sunday's contest.

In the last 10 games, the Blue Jackets have gone 4-5-1 while scoring 33 total goals (two power-play goals on 18 power-play opportunities during that time, for a conversion rate of 11.1%). They have allowed 32 goals.

Rangers vs. Blue Jackets Predictions for Sunday

Our computer projections model for this game expects a final score of Rangers 4, Blue Jackets 3.

Moneyline Pick: Rangers (-132)
Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
Spread Pick: Blue Jackets (+1.5)

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Rangers Splits and Trends

The Rangers are 2-6-8 in overtime matchups on their way to a 31-26-6 overall record.
In the 24 games New York has played that were decided by one goal, it has an 11-7-6 record (good for 28 points).
In the seven games this season the Rangers recorded just one goal, they lost every time.
New York has scored exactly two goals in 15 games this season (5-8-2 record, 12 points).
The Rangers are 25-8-4 in the 37 games when they have scored three or more goals (to record 54 points).
In the 20 games when New York has recorded a single power-play goal, it has a 10-7-3 record (23 points).
When it has outshot opponents, 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 matchups that have needed overtime.
In the 18 games Columbus has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 19 points.
This season the Blue Jackets registered only one goal in six games and they've earned two points (0-4-2) in those contests.
Columbus has earned nine points (4-9-1 record) this season when scoring two goals .
The Blue Jackets have earned 56 points in their 38 games with more than two goals scored.
This season, Columbus has capitalized on a lone power-play goal in 24 games has a record of 14-8-2 in those matchups.
When outshooting its opponent this season, Columbus is 14-9-4 (32 points).
The Blue Jackets' opponents have had more shots in 32 games. The Blue Jackets went 14-14-4 in those contests (32 points).

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