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The New York Rangers (26-24-4) visit the Columbus Blue Jackets (26-21-8), who have dropped three in a row, on Saturday, February 8 at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+.
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Before watching this matchup, here's our pick for which team will take home the victory in Saturday's hockey action.
During the last 10 games for the Blue Jackets (4-4-2), their offense has totaled 25 goals while their defense has given up 26 goals. They have recorded 18 power-play opportunities during that span, and have scored one goal (5.6%).
Rangers vs. Blue Jackets Predictions for Saturday
Our computer model for this encounter calls for a final score of Blue Jackets 4, Rangers 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Blue Jackets (+126)
- Total Pick: Over 6 (computer predicts 6.3 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Blue Jackets (+1.5)
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Rangers Splits and Trends
- The Rangers have finished 2-4-6 in overtime games as part of an overall record of 26-24-4.
- New York is 10-6-4 (24 points) in its 20 games decided by one goal.
- In the seven games this season the Rangers scored only one goal, they lost every time.
- New York has taken 11 points from the 12 games this season when it scored two goals (5-6-1 record).
- The Rangers have scored more than two goals 31 times, and are 20-8-3 in those games (to register 43 points).
- In the 17 games when New York has scored a single power-play goal, it went 8-6-3 to register 19 points.
- In the 23 games when it outshot its opponent, New York is 12-9-2 (26 points).
- The Rangers' opponents have had more shots in 28 games. The Rangers went 13-13-2 in those matchups (28 points).
Blue Jackets Splits and Trends
- The Blue Jackets have a 8-8-16 record in overtime matchups this season and a 26-21-8 overall record.
- Columbus has earned 19 points (6-4-7) in its 17 games decided by one goal.
- This season the Blue Jackets scored only one goal in six games and they've earned two points (0-4-2) in those contests.
- When Columbus has scored two goals this season, they've earned nine points (4-8-1 record).
- The Blue Jackets have earned 48 points in their 33 games with more than two goals scored.
- This season, Columbus has recorded a lone power-play goal in 22 games has a record of 12-8-2 in those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Columbus is 13-9-4 (30 points).
- The Blue Jackets have been outshot by opponents in 26 games, going 11-11-4 to register 26 points.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Rangers Rank | Rangers AVG | Blue Jackets AVG | Blue Jackets Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14th | 2.96 | Goals Scored | 3.22 | 9th |
| 20th | 3.06 | Goals Allowed | 3.29 | 25th |
| 8th | 29.4 | Shots | 29.1 | 12th |
| 28th | 30.3 | Shots Allowed | 29.2 | 22nd |
| 18th | 20.57% | Power Play % | 20.3% | 20th |
| 6th | 82.21% | Penalty Kill % | 75.33% | 26th |
Rangers vs. Blue Jackets Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Saturday, February 8, 2025 at 7:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio
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