Saturday's NHL slate will see the New York Rangers (21-20-3) take the ice against the Columbus Blue Jackets (22-17-6), starting at 7:00 PM ET at Madison Square Garden and broadcast on ESPN+. The Rangers are 14th in the Eastern Conference (45 points), and the Blue Jackets are seventh in the Eastern Conference (50 points).
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Rangers vs. Blue Jackets: Jan. 18 Viewing Options
- Date: Saturday, January 18, 2025
- Time: 7:00 PM ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: New York City, New York
- Venue: Madison Square Garden
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Rangers' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.93 | 19th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.11 | 18th |
| Shots | 29.8 | 7th |
| Shots Allowed | 31.1 | 29th |
| Power Play % | 18.8% | 22nd |
| Penalty Kill % | 82.73% | 7th |
Blue Jackets' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.38 | 4th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.42 | 29th |
| Shots | 30 | 6th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.8 | 20th |
| Power Play % | 22.61% | 12th |
| Penalty Kill % | 74.42% | 26th |
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Rangers vs. Blue Jackets Top Players
Rangers
- A productive offensive player this season for New York, Artemi Panarin has put up 46 points.
- With two goals and 32 assists, Adam Fox is one of the top offensive options for New York with his 34 points (0.8 per game).
- Through 44 games, Vincent Trocheck has proven himself as an important offensive option for New York. He has 29 points (14 goals and 15 assists).
- In 31 games played this season, Igor Shesterkin (14-15-2) has allowed 87 goals.
Blue Jackets
- Zachary Werenski has recorded 15 goals and 36 assists in 45 games for Columbus, good for 51 points.
- Kirill Marchenko has helped lead the offense for Columbus this season with 18 goals and 31 assists.
- Sean Monahan has 41 points so far, including 14 goals and 27 assists.
- Elvis Merzlikins is 16-10-3 on the season, allowing 89 goals (3.0 goals against average) and collecting 722 saves with an .890 save percentage (53rd in the league).
Rangers vs. Blue Jackets Injury Report
Rangers
None
Blue Jackets
Justin Danforth: Out (Lower Body),
Yegor Chinakhov: Out (Upper Body),
Boone Jenner: Out (Shoulder),
Erik Gudbranson: Out (Shoulder),
Sean Monahan: Out (Wrist)
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Rangers' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11/2025 | Golden Knights | W 2-1 | Away |
| 1/14/2025 | Avalanche | L 3-2 | Away |
| 1/16/2025 | Utah Hockey Club | W 5-3 | Away |
| 1/18/2025 | Blue Jackets | - | Home |
| 1/19/2025 | Canadiens | - | Away |
| 1/21/2025 | Senators | - | Home |
| 1/23/2025 | Flyers | - | Home |
Blue Jackets' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11/2025 | Blues | W 2-1 | Away |
| 1/14/2025 | Flyers | W 3-2 | Home |
| 1/16/2025 | Sharks | W 4-1 | Home |
| 1/18/2025 | Rangers | - | Away |
| 1/20/2025 | Islanders | - | Away |
| 1/22/2025 | Maple Leafs | - | Away |
| 1/23/2025 | Hurricanes | - | Away |