The New York Rangers (32-28-6) and Columbus Blue Jackets (31-26-8) meet at Nationwide Arena on Saturday, March 15 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Rangers knocked off the Minnesota Wild 3-2 in overtime in their last outing, while the Blue Jackets are coming off a 4-0 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights.
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As hockey play continues, get ready for the matchup by checking out which squad we predict will win Saturday's game.
Over the last 10 games, the Blue Jackets have put up a record of 5-5-0. They have totaled 36 goals, while their opponents have scored 32. They have gone on the power play 19 times during that span, and have capitalized with two goals (10.5% of opportunities).
Rangers vs. Blue Jackets Predictions for Saturday
Our computer model for this encounter predicts a final result of Blue Jackets 4, Rangers 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Blue Jackets (+126)
- Total Pick: Over 6 (computer predicts 6.4 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Blue Jackets (+1.5)
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Rangers Splits and Trends
- The Rangers are 3-6-9 in overtime games on their way to a 32-28-6 overall record.
- In the 26 games New York has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 12-8-6 record (good for 30 points).
- In the eight games this season the Rangers recorded 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 have scored three or more goals in 39 games (26-9-4, 56 points).
- In the 21 games when New York has recorded a single power-play goal, it went 10-8-3 to record 23 points.
- In the 28 games when it outshot its opponent, New York is 15-11-2 (32 points).
- The Rangers have been outshot by opponents in 34 games, going 15-15-4 to register 34 points.
Blue Jackets Splits and Trends
- The Blue Jackets have a 31-26-8 record this season and are 8-8-16 in contests 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 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 more than two goals in 40 games, earning 58 points from those contests.
- This season, Columbus has scored a lone power-play goal in 24 games and picked up 30 points with a record of 14-8-2.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Columbus is 14-9-4 (32 points).
- The Blue Jackets have been outshot by opponents in 35 games, going 15-16-4 to register 34 points.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Rangers Rank | Rangers AVG | Blue Jackets AVG | Blue Jackets Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13th | 3 | Goals Scored | 3.28 | 7th |
| 20th | 3.05 | Goals Allowed | 3.32 | 27th |
| 9th | 29 | Shots | 28.4 | 14th |
| 28th | 30.1 | Shots Allowed | 29.8 | 27th |
| 23rd | 19.08% | Power Play % | 19.08% | 23rd |
| 5th | 82.23% | Penalty Kill % | 75.27% | 26th |
Rangers vs. Blue Jackets Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Saturday, March 15, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio
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