The New York Rangers (21-20-3) host the Columbus Blue Jackets (22-17-6, winners of six straight) at Madison Square Garden. The game on Saturday, January 18 begins at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+.
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Prepare for this matchup by checking out our prediction for who will win the game in Saturday's hockey action.
In the last 10 games, the Blue Jackets are 8-2-0 while scoring 36 goals against 27 goals allowed. On 21 power-play opportunities during that time, they have scored nine goals (42.9%).
Rangers vs. Blue Jackets Predictions for Saturday
Our computer projection model for this encounter predicts a final score of Rangers 4, Blue Jackets 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Rangers (-188)
- Total Pick: Over 6 (computer predicts 6.5 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Blue Jackets (+1.5)
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Rangers Splits and Trends
- The Rangers are 21-20-3 overall and 1-3-4 in overtime matchups.
- New York is 9-4-3 (21 points) in its 16 games decided by one goal.
- In the seven games this season the Rangers registered just one goal, they lost every time.
- New York has taken 11 points from the 11 games this season when it scored two goals (5-5-1 record).
- The Rangers are 16-6-2 in the 24 games when they have scored more than two goals (to register 34 points).
- In the 14 games when New York has capitalized on a single power-play goal, it has a 7-5-2 record (16 points).
- In the 19 games when it outshot its opponent, New York is 9-8-2 (20 points).
- The Rangers have been outshot by opponents in 23 games, going 11-11-1 to register 23 points.
Blue Jackets Splits and Trends
- The Blue Jackets have a 22-17-6 record this season and are 5-6-11 in contests that have required overtime.
- Columbus has earned 12 points (3-3-6) in its 12 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
- This season the Blue Jackets scored just one goal in five games and they've earned two points (0-3-2) in those contests.
- Columbus has earned six points (3-7-0 record) this season when scoring exactly two goals .
- The Blue Jackets have earned 42 points in their 28 games with at least three goals scored.
- Columbus has scored a single power-play goal in 21 games this season and has registered 26 points from those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Columbus is 13-7-3 (29 points).
- The Blue Jackets have been outshot by opponents in 19 games, going 7-9-3 to register 17 points.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Rangers Rank | Rangers AVG | Blue Jackets AVG | Blue Jackets Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19th | 2.93 | Goals Scored | 3.38 | 5th |
| 18th | 3.11 | Goals Allowed | 3.42 | 29th |
| 7th | 29.8 | Shots | 30 | 6th |
| 30th | 31.1 | Shots Allowed | 28.8 | 20th |
| 22nd | 18.8% | Power Play % | 22.61% | 12th |
| 7th | 82.73% | Penalty Kill % | 74.42% | 26th |
Rangers vs. Blue Jackets Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 7:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York
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