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The Sunday NHL slate features the New York Rangers (31-26-6) hosting the Columbus Blue Jackets (30-24-8) at Madison Square Garden, starting at 6 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Rangers are ninth and the Blue Jackets eighth in the Eastern Conference.
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Rangers vs. Blue Jackets: March 9 Viewing Options
- Date: Sunday, March 9, 2025
- Time: 6 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: New York City, New York
- Venue: Madison Square Garden
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Rangers' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.03 | 13th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.02 | 20th |
| Shots | 29 | 9th |
| Shots Allowed | 30.3 | 29th |
| Power Play % | 19.63% | 23rd |
| Penalty Kill % | 82.98% | 3rd |
Blue Jackets' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.27 | 7th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.29 | 26th |
| Shots | 28.6 | 15th |
| Shots Allowed | 29.8 | 26th |
| Power Play % | 20% | 20th |
| Penalty Kill % | 74.71% | 26th |
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Rangers vs. Blue Jackets Top Players
Rangers
- Artemi Panarin has been imperative to New York's offense this season, racking up 65 points in 61 games.
- With 16 goals and 34 assists, Jonathan Tanner Miller is one of the top offensive options for New York with his 50 points (0.9 per game).
- With 48 points through 58 games (five goals and 43 assists), Adam Fox has been an important part of New York's offensive attack this season.
- In the 46 games Igor Shesterkin has played this season, his save percentage is .905, 26th in the league.
Blue Jackets
- Zachary Werenski's 20 goals and 46 assists in 61 games for Columbus add up to 66 total points on the season.
- Kirill Marchenko has posted 60 total points (one per game) this season. He has 24 goals and 36 assists.
- Kent Johnson has 43 points so far, including 20 goals and 23 assists.
- Elvis Merzlikins has a 22-16-4 record this season, with an .897 save percentage (40th in the league). He has 1102 saves, and has allowed 126 goals (3.0 goals against average).
Rangers vs. Blue Jackets Injury Report
Rangers
Adam Fox: Out (Upper Body),
Adam Edstrom: Out (Lower Body)
Blue Jackets
Kevin Labanc: Out For Season (Upper Body),
Cole Sillinger: Out (Upper Body),
Erik Gudbranson: Out (Shoulder),
Sean Monahan: Out (Wrist),
Luke Kunin: Day-To-Day (Trade Reasons)
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Rangers' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/3/2025 | Islanders | W 4-0 | Home |
| 3/5/2025 | Capitals | L 3-2 | Home |
| 3/8/2025 | Senators | L 4-3 | Away |
| 3/9/2025 | Blue Jackets | - | Home |
| 3/11/2025 | Jets | - | Away |
| 3/13/2025 | Wild | - | Away |
| 3/15/2025 | Blue Jackets | - | Away |
Blue Jackets' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/1/2025 | Red Wings | W 5-3 | Home |
| 3/4/2025 | Lightning | L 6-2 | Away |
| 3/6/2025 | Panthers | L 3-0 | Away |
| 3/9/2025 | Rangers | - | Away |
| 3/11/2025 | Devils | - | Away |
| 3/13/2025 | Golden Knights | - | Home |
| 3/15/2025 | Rangers | - | Home |