Former Blue Jackets Forward Has Big Game For Rangers

The New York Rangers defeated the New York Islanders by a 5-2 final score on Tuesday night.

Former Columbus Blue Jackets forward Oliver Bjorkstrand played a big role in the Rangers' victory, as he put together an excellent game for the Original Six club.

Bjorkstrand scored his first two goals as a member of the Rangers in the contest, with his second being the game-winner. With this, there is no question that the former Blue Jackets forward delivered for the Rangers in this matchup. 

Bjorkstrand joined the Rangers this off-season on a one-year, $4.5 million contract. This is after he spent the 2025-26 season with the Tampa Bay Lightning, where he posted 12 goals and 32 points in 80 games. 

Bjorkstrand was selected by the Blue Jackets in the third round of the 2013 NHL Entry Draft, 89th overall. In 382 games over seven seasons with the Blue Jackets from 2015-16 to 2021-22, he posted 111 goals, 123 assists, and 234 points.