Columbus Blue Jackets chase fourth straight win over New York Rangers
Columbus Blue Jackets meet New York Rangers at Nationwide Arena, Wednesday 11:00am (NHL). Columbus Blue Jackets have won the last three against New York Rangers.
The big picture
Columbus Blue Jackets come in 25th on the ladder; New York Rangers are 13th. New York Rangers are the side higher up the table.
Columbus Blue Jackets are 7–8 in NHL 2026-27, averaging 2.7 goals for and 3.1 against.
New York Rangers are 9–8 in NHL 2026-27, averaging 3 goals for and 2.9 against.
Form
Columbus Blue Jackets have won two of their last five and most recently lost to Buffalo Sabres 2–5.
New York Rangers have won two of their last five and most recently beat Philadelphia Flyers 3–2.
Head to head
These sides have met 58 times on our records since 2001: Columbus Blue Jackets 27, New York Rangers 30, 1 drawn.
Last time out (2026-27), Columbus Blue Jackets won 1–0 at Nationwide Arena.
Columbus Blue Jackets have won the last three against New York Rangers.
Biggest margin between these two: Columbus Blue Jackets by 5 goals in 2003-04 (5–0).
Players to watch
For Columbus Blue Jackets, watch Kent Johnson (8 goals, 8 assists in 2026-27) and Cole Sillinger (4 goals, 4 assists in 2026-27).
For New York Rangers, watch Alexis Lafreniere (9 goals, 7 assists in 2026-27) and Oliver Bjorkstrand (6 goals, 3 assists in 2026-27).
At Nationwide Arena
Columbus Blue Jackets have won 11 of their last 23 at Nationwide Arena.
What the numbers say
On form, ladder and history, New York Rangers have the edge.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
