The New York Rangers (21-20-3) host the Columbus Blue Jackets (22-17-6), who have won six in a row, on Saturday, January 18 at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+.
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Prepare for this matchup by checking out our prediction for who will emerge with the victory in Saturday's hockey action.
Over the last 10 games for the Blue Jackets, their offense has scored 36 goals while their defense has given up 27 (they have an 8-2-0 record in those games). In 21 power-play opportunities during that time, they have capitalized with nine goals (42.9% conversion rate).
Rangers vs. Blue Jackets Predictions for Saturday
Our computer projection model for this game calls for a final result of Rangers 4, Blue Jackets 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Rangers (-204)
- Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
- Spread Pick: Blue Jackets (+1.5)
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Rangers Splits and Trends
- The Rangers (21-20-3 overall) have a 1-3-4 record in games that have required overtime.
- New York is 9-4-3 (21 points) in its 16 games decided by one goal.
- In the seven games this season the Rangers registered just one goal, they lost every time.
- New York has scored a pair of goals in 11 games this season (5-5-1 record, 11 points).
- The Rangers have scored three or more goals in 24 games (16-6-2, 34 points).
- In the 14 games when New York has recorded a lone power-play goal, it went 7-5-2 to register 16 points.
- In the 19 games when it outshot its opponent, New York is 9-8-2 (20 points).
- The Rangers have been outshot by opponents in 23 games, going 11-11-1 to record 23 points.
Blue Jackets Splits and Trends
- The Blue Jackets have a record of 22-17-6 this season and are 5-6-11 in overtime matchups.
- Columbus has earned 12 points (3-3-6) in its 12 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
- This season the Blue Jackets recorded only one goal in five games and they've earned two points (0-3-2) in those contests.
- Columbus has earned six points (3-7-0 record) this season when scoring exactly two goals .
- The Blue Jackets have scored at least three goals in 28 games, earning 42 points from those contests.
- This season, Columbus has scored a lone power-play goal in 21 games has a record of 12-7-2 in those matchups.
- When it outshoots its opponent this season, Columbus has posted a record of 13-7-3 (29 points).
- The Blue Jackets have been outshot by opponents 19 times this season, and earned 17 points in those games.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Rangers Rank | Rangers AVG | Blue Jackets AVG | Blue Jackets Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19th | 2.93 | Goals Scored | 3.38 | 4th |
| 18th | 3.11 | Goals Allowed | 3.42 | 29th |
| 7th | 29.8 | Shots | 30 | 6th |
| 29th | 31.1 | Shots Allowed | 28.8 | 20th |
| 22nd | 18.8% | Power Play % | 22.61% | 12th |
| 7th | 82.73% | Penalty Kill % | 74.42% | 26th |
Rangers vs. Blue Jackets Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 7:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York
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