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 fresh off of 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 outing.
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Here's our prediction for who will claim the win in Sunday's matchup.
In the last 10 contests, the Blue Jackets have registered a 4-5-1 record after totaling 33 total goals (two power-play goals on 18 power-play opportunities during that time, for a success rate of 11.1%). Their opponents have scored a combined 32 goals in those games.
Rangers vs. Blue Jackets Predictions for Sunday
Our computer projections model for this matchup predicts a final result 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 are 2-6-8 in overtime contests on their way to a 31-26-6 overall record.
- New York is 11-7-6 (28 points) in its 24 games decided by one goal.
- In the seven games this season the Rangers recorded only one goal, they lost every time.
- New York has taken 12 points from the 15 games this season when it scored exactly two goals (5-8-2 record).
- The Rangers have scored at least three goals 37 times, and are 25-8-4 in those games (to record 54 points).
- In the 20 games when New York has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it went 10-7-3 to register 23 points.
- When 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 record 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 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 scored three or more goals in 38 games, earning 56 points from those contests.
- This season, Columbus has scored a lone power-play goal in 24 games has a record of 14-8-2 in those matchups.
- When it outshoots its opponent this season, Columbus has posted a record of 14-9-4 (32 points).
- The Blue Jackets have been outshot by opponents 32 times this season, and earned 32 points in those games.
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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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