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The New York Rangers (31-26-6) take on the Columbus Blue Jackets (30-24-8) at Madison Square Garden on Sunday, March 9 at 6 p.m. ET on ESPN+, with each team heading into the game following a loss. The Rangers were defeated by the Ottawa Senators 4-3 in overtime in their last game, while the Blue Jackets are coming off a 3-0 loss to the Florida Panthers.
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Get ready for this showdown with a glimpse at who we predict will emerge with the victory in Sunday's contest.
In the last 10 games, the Blue Jackets have gone 4-5-1 while scoring 33 total goals (two power-play goals on 18 power-play opportunities during that time, for a conversion rate of 11.1%). They have allowed 32 goals.
Rangers vs. Blue Jackets Predictions for Sunday
Our computer projections model for this game expects a final score of Rangers 4, Blue Jackets 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Rangers (-132)
- Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
- Spread Pick: Blue Jackets (+1.5)
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Rangers Splits and Trends
- The Rangers are 2-6-8 in overtime matchups on their way to a 31-26-6 overall record.
- In the 24 games New York has played that were decided by one goal, it has an 11-7-6 record (good for 28 points).
- In the seven games this season the Rangers recorded just one goal, they lost every time.
- New York has scored exactly two goals in 15 games this season (5-8-2 record, 12 points).
- The Rangers are 25-8-4 in the 37 games when they have scored three or more goals (to record 54 points).
- In the 20 games when New York has recorded a single power-play goal, it has a 10-7-3 record (23 points).
- When it has outshot opponents, New York is 14-10-2 (30 points).
- The Rangers have been outshot by opponents in 33 games, going 15-14-4 to register 34 points.
Blue Jackets Splits and Trends
- The Blue Jackets have a 30-24-8 record this season and are 8-8-16 in matchups that have needed 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 earned 56 points in their 38 games with more than two goals scored.
- This season, Columbus has capitalized on a lone power-play goal in 24 games has a record of 14-8-2 in those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Columbus is 14-9-4 (32 points).
- The Blue Jackets' opponents have had more shots in 32 games. The Blue Jackets went 14-14-4 in those contests (32 points).
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Team Stats Comparison
| Rangers Rank | Rangers AVG | Blue Jackets AVG | Blue Jackets Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13th | 3.03 | Goals Scored | 3.27 | 7th |
| 20th | 3.02 | Goals Allowed | 3.29 | 26th |
| 9th | 29 | Shots | 28.6 | 15th |
| 29th | 30.3 | Shots Allowed | 29.8 | 26th |
| 23rd | 19.63% | Power Play % | 20% | 20th |
| 3rd | 82.98% | Penalty Kill % | 74.71% | 26th |
Rangers vs. Blue Jackets Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Sunday, March 9, 2025 at 6 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York
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