Columbus Blue Jackets vs New York Rangers Prediction & Picks - NHL

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Columbus Blue Jackets
10/17/26 19:00
New York Rangers

Prediction:

 

Over 6.5 goals

+105
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 by Sarah Lou Jones | in NHL Picks

Columbus Blue Jackets take on New York Rangers at the Nationwide Arena looking to put an end to their L2 streak. This could be a tough match for CBJ, who have lost three of their five NHL games so far. As for the Broadway Blueshirts, they'll be looking to get back to winning ways as quickly as possible following a heavy defeat to New Jersey Devils. That 7-1 loss ended a two game winning streak, though the Rangers have won four of their last six games.

Of Rangers' last six, they've scored 21 and conceded 17. As for the Blue Jackets, they've scored 16 and conceded 21 in their opening five matches.

For our prediction, we're expecting goals in this one, too. Despite losing three of their opening five, CBJ are capable of causing problems for Rangers here. Whatever the result, we think both sides will score a few at the Nationwide Arena. 

Columbus Blue Jackets vs New York Rangers Form

Table

Teams Pts P W L GD
2 New York Rangers
12 8 6 2 +13
26 Columbus Blue Jackets
4 260 1 3 -5

Columbus Blue Jackets and New York Rangers Latest Matches

Columbus Blue Jackets
Columbus Blue Jackets Latest matches
L W L W L L
Victories

2/6 (33%)

Defeats

4/6 (67%)

Oct 13, 2026 - NHL

Columbus Blue Jackets
3 :  7
Florida Panthers

Oct 10, 2026 - NHL

St. Louis Blues
5 :  3
Columbus Blue Jackets

Oct 9, 2026 - NHL

Columbus Blue Jackets
3 :  2
Pittsburgh Penguins

Oct 3, 2026 - NHL

Columbus Blue Jackets
1 :  4
Utah Mammoth

Oct 1, 2026 - NHL

Columbus Blue Jackets
6 :  3
Buffalo Sabres

Apr 14, 2026 - NHL

Columbus Blue Jackets
1 :  2
Washington Capitals
L L W L W L
Victories

2/6 (33%)

Defeats

4/6 (67%)

Oct 13, 2026 - NHL

Columbus Blue Jackets
3 :  7
Florida Panthers

Oct 9, 2026 - NHL

Columbus Blue Jackets
3 :  2
Pittsburgh Penguins

Oct 3, 2026 - NHL

Columbus Blue Jackets
1 :  4
Utah Mammoth

Oct 1, 2026 - NHL

Columbus Blue Jackets
6 :  3
Buffalo Sabres

Apr 14, 2026 - NHL

Columbus Blue Jackets
1 :  2
Washington Capitals

Apr 12, 2026 - NHL

Columbus Blue Jackets
2 :  3
Boston Bruins
L L W L W L
Victories

2/6 (33%)

Defeats

4/6 (67%)

Oct 10, 2026 - NHL

St. Louis Blues
5 :  3
Columbus Blue Jackets

Apr 11, 2026 - NHL

Montreal Canadiens
2 :  5
Columbus Blue Jackets

Apr 9, 2026 - NHL

Buffalo Sabres
5 :  0
Columbus Blue Jackets

Apr 7, 2026 - NHL

Detroit Red Wings
3 :  4
Columbus Blue Jackets

Apr 2, 2026 - NHL

Carolina Hurricanes
5 :  1
Columbus Blue Jackets

Mar 26, 2026 - NHL

Montreal Canadiens
2 :  1
Columbus Blue Jackets
New York Rangers
New York Rangers Latest matches
W W L W W L
Victories

4/6 (67%)

Defeats

2/6 (33%)

Oct 15, 2026 - NHL

New Jersey Devils
7 :  1
New York Rangers

Oct 13, 2026 - NHL

New York Rangers
4 :  1
Tampa Bay Lightning

Oct 11, 2026 - NHL

New York Rangers
6 :  2
Vancouver Canucks

Oct 9, 2026 - NHL

Washington Capitals
3 :  1
New York Rangers

Oct 6, 2026 - NHL

New York Rangers
5 :  2
New York Islanders

Oct 4, 2026 - NHL

New York Rangers
4 :  2
Utah Mammoth
L W W W W W
Victories

5/6 (83%)

Defeats

1/6 (17%)

Oct 13, 2026 - NHL

New York Rangers
4 :  1
Tampa Bay Lightning

Oct 11, 2026 - NHL

New York Rangers
6 :  2
Vancouver Canucks

Oct 6, 2026 - NHL

New York Rangers
5 :  2
New York Islanders

Oct 4, 2026 - NHL

New York Rangers
4 :  2
Utah Mammoth

Oct 1, 2026 - NHL

New York Rangers
5 :  1
Tampa Bay Lightning

Apr 8, 2026 - NHL

New York Rangers
3 :  5
Buffalo Sabres
L W L W L L
Victories

2/6 (33%)

Defeats

4/6 (67%)

Oct 15, 2026 - NHL

New Jersey Devils
7 :  1
New York Rangers

Oct 9, 2026 - NHL

Washington Capitals
3 :  1
New York Rangers

Oct 2, 2026 - NHL

Detroit Red Wings
0 :  2
New York Rangers

Sep 29, 2026 - NHL

Boston Bruins
3 :  0
New York Rangers

Apr 15, 2026 - NHL

Tampa Bay Lightning
2 :  4
New York Rangers

Apr 13, 2026 - NHL

Florida Panthers
3 :  2
New York Rangers

Columbus Blue Jackets against New York Rangers : Head to Head (H2H)

Columbus Blue Jackets

50 %

New York Rangers

50 %

Mar 19, 2026 - NHL

Columbus Blue Jackets
6 :  3
New York Rangers

Mar 2, 2026 - NHL

New York Rangers
4 :  5
Columbus Blue Jackets

Nov 15, 2025 - NHL

Columbus Blue Jackets
1 :  2
New York Rangers

Mar 15, 2025 - NHL

Columbus Blue Jackets
0 :  4
New York Rangers

Mar 9, 2025 - NHL

New York Rangers
3 :  7
Columbus Blue Jackets

Feb 8, 2025 - NHL

Columbus Blue Jackets
3 :  4
New York Rangers
Columbus Blue Jackets vs New York Rangers Picks

Players list

Columbus Blue Jackets
Columbus Blue Jackets

C. Talbot

J. Greaves

E. Gudbranson

Z. Werenski

D. Severson

D. Mateychuk

C. Soucy

J. Christiansen

A. Fantilli

D. Heinen

C. Garland

S. Monahan

C. Coyle

V. Nichushkin

M. Olivier

R. Lomberg

M. Knies

C. Sillinger

K. Johnson

D. Voronkov

New York Rangers
New York Rangers

S. Martin

D. Garand

A. Fox

V. Gavrikov

M. Pettersson

S. Durzi

B. Schneider

A. Smits

E. Tolvanen

J. Dowling

O. Bjorkstrand

J. Miller

P. Dorofeyev

G. Perreault

N. Laba

T. Kartye

J. Chmelar

W. Cuylle

A. Lafreniere

M. Zibanejad

Most goals and assists

CD Huachipato Columbus Blue Jackets
CD Huachipato New York Rangers
Top Goalscorer
Canada K. Johnson (3 Goals) , 
Canada C. Sillinger (3 Goals)
Top Goalscorer
Canada A. Lafreniere (7 Goals)
Best assists
USA C. Coyle (5 Assists)
Best assists
USA A. Fox (9 Assists)

Columbus Blue Jackets - New York Rangers Key Points

  1. 38 goals have been scored across Rangers' last six
  2. 37 goals have been scored across CBJ's opening five games
  3. Rangers have conceded two or more in four of their last six
  4. CBJ have conceded two or more in each of their first five games

Our Columbus Blue Jackets vs New York Rangers Prediction

We think this game will bring a decent amount of goals. We're expecting a great game, with both sides capable of putting on a great performance.

Our prediction for Columbus Blue Jackets vs New York Rangers is: Over 6.5 Goals

Prediction:

 

Over 6.5 goals

+105
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