Columbus Blue Jackets (48 pts) vs. New York Rangers (81 pts) Game Preview
Sunday's game between the New York Rangers and Columbus Blue Jackets started with a bang.
Matt Remke challenged Mathieu Olivier to a fight just over two minutes into the game. The fight didn't go Remke's way by any means, but it sparked the Blue Jackets to their second victory over the Rangers this season. It also halted a lengthy 10-game win streak and stopped the Rangers from making franchise history.
Tonight the New York Rangers will be looking to destroy the CBJ. Might we see round two of Olivier vs. Remke?
The Rangers are currently 1st in the Metro, 2nd in the East, and 3rd in the NHL.
Series History vs. The Rangers
- Columbus is 10-7-5 on the road at MSG all-time. With the win over the Rangers on Sunday, the Jackets are now 23-21-6 in all meetings.
- The Jackets are 7-3-1 in the last 11 games in New York.
Who To Watch For The Rangers
- Igor Shesterkin is 25-12-1 with a save % of .909. He's 4-2 all-time against Columbus.
- Adam Fox has 9 goals and 47 points this season. He also has 14 points in 12 career games against the CBJ.
- Vincent Trocheck has 20 goals and 55 points.
CBJ Player Notes vs. The Rangers
- Johnny Gaudreau has 8 points in 9 games at MSG.
- Zach Werenski has 15 points in 21 games in the series vs. The Rangers.
- Dmitri Voronkov has 3 points in 2 career games.
Injuries
- Patrik Laine (clavicle fracture-Dec. 14; NHL Player Assistance Program-Jan. 28); 17 games (for injury)
- Adam Fantilli (calf laceration on Jan. 28); expected to miss 8 weeks; 8 games
TOTAL MAN GAMES LOST: 188
How to Watch & Listen: Tonight's game will be on Bally Sports Ohio. As always, the legendary Jeff Rimer will be on the play-by-play. The radio broadcast will be on 97.1 The Fan with Bob McElligott behind the mic doing the play-by-play.
More From THN Columbus
Join Jason Newland's Columbus Blue Jacket page on Bunches, a new app that connects sports fans. Also, you can watch a new YouTube game show about the Blue Jackets, Around the Fifth Line.