Columbus Blue Jackets chase fourth straight win over New York Rangers
New York Rangers meet Columbus Blue Jackets at Madison Square Garden, Monday 10:00am (NHL). Columbus Blue Jackets have won the last three against New York Rangers.
The big picture
New York Rangers come in 13th on the ladder; Columbus Blue Jackets are 25th. New York Rangers have the higher position to protect.
New York Rangers are 9–8 in NHL 2026-27, averaging 3 goals for and 2.9 against.
Columbus Blue Jackets are 7–8 in NHL 2026-27, averaging 2.7 goals for and 3.1 against.
Form
New York Rangers have won two of their last five and most recently beat Philadelphia Flyers 3–2.
Columbus Blue Jackets have won two of their last five and most recently lost to Buffalo Sabres 2–5.
Head to head
These sides have met 58 times on our records since 2001: New York Rangers 30, Columbus Blue Jackets 27, 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 New York Rangers, watch Alexis Lafreniere (9 goals, 7 assists in 2026-27) and Oliver Bjorkstrand (6 goals, 3 assists in 2026-27).
For Columbus Blue Jackets, watch Kent Johnson (8 goals, 8 assists in 2026-27) and Cole Sillinger (4 goals, 4 assists in 2026-27).
At Madison Square Garden
New York Rangers have won 15 of their last 24 at Madison Square Garden.
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.
