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Columbus Blue Jackets (50 pts) vs. New York Rangers (45 pts) Game Preview

jason newland
·2 min read

The Jackets have ventured into New York City for their first time this season as they look to win a 7th straight game.

This is the first game of a four-game road gauntlet for Columbus. They're in Manhattan to play the Rangers tonight, they play on the Island on Monday, then play in back-to-back nights against Toronto and Carolina before coming home next Saturday to play the LA Kings. This will be a true test for the young Blue Jackets.

New York's struggles have been well-documented over the last couple of months. They currently sit 6th in the Metro with 45 points, five back of Columbus for the first wild card. They've gone 5-3-2 in their last 10, but have won 3 of the last 4, with wins over Vegas and New Jersey among those.

The Jackets can't take the Rangers lightly despite their struggles this season. They will beat Columbus soundly if they don't come out swinging tonight at MSG.

Series History vs. The Rangers

  • Columbus is 10-8-5 on the road and 23-22-6 in 51 all-time meetings vs. New York.

  • The Jackets are 7-4-1 in the 12 games at MSG.

Who To Watch For The Rangers

  • Artemi Panarin leads the Rangers with 19 goals and 47 points.

  • Adam Fox leads the team with 32 assists.

  • Igor Shesterkin is 14-15 with a .907 SV%.

  • Jonathan Quick is 6-5 with a .900- SV%.

CBJ Player Notes vs. The Rangers

  • Zach Werenski has 15 points in 22 games vs. NYR.

  • James van Riemsdyk has 25 points in 54 games.

  • Damon Severson has 18 points in 41 career games against the Rangers.

Injuries

  • Boone Jenner (shoulder) is on Injured Reserve on Oct. 7; (45 Games)

  • Erik Gudbranson (upper body) is on Injured Reserve on Oct. 16; (42 Games)

  • Yegor Chinakhov (upper body) is on Injured Reserve (24 Games)

  • Justin Danforth (lower body) is on Injured Reserve on Dec.10; (17 Games)

  • Sean Monahan (upper body); is on Injured Reserve retroactive to Dec. 7 (4 Games)

TOTAL MAN GAMES LOST: 183

How to Watch & Listen: Tonight's game will be on FanDuel Sports Network. Steve Mears will be on the play-by-play. The radio broadcast will be on 97.1 The Fan with Bob McElligott behind the mic doing the play-by-play.

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