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03/01 03:10 CST Rangers host the Blue Jackets after shootout win
Rangers host the Blue Jackets after shootout win
By The Associated Press
Columbus Blue Jackets (29-21-8, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. New York
Rangers (23-29-7, in the Metropolitan Division)
New York; Monday, 7 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: The New York Rangers host the Columbus Blue Jackets after the
Rangers knocked off the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-2 in a shootout.
New York has gone 23-29-7 overall with a 7-10-2 record against the Metropolitan
Division. The Rangers have a -32 scoring differential, with 153 total goals
scored and 185 given up.
Columbus is 29-21-8 overall and 6-7-4 against the Metropolitan Division. The
Blue Jackets have a 10-3-3 record when scoring a power-play goal.
Monday's game is the second time these teams match up this season. The Rangers
won the last matchup 2-1 in a shootout.
TOP PERFORMERS: Mika Zibanejad has 24 goals and 29 assists for the Rangers.
Alexis Lafreniere has three goals and two assists over the last 10 games.
Zachary Werenski has 20 goals and 45 assists for the Blue Jackets. Mason
Marchment has scored five goals with four assists over the past 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Rangers: 2-7-1, averaging 2.3 goals, 4.5 assists, 4.2 penalties
and 9.5 penalty minutes while giving up 3.2 goals per game.
Blue Jackets: 7-2-1, averaging 3.6 goals, 5.6 assists, 3.3 penalties and 6.6
penalty minutes while giving up 2.3 goals per game.
INJURIES: Rangers: None listed.
Blue Jackets: None listed.
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data
Skrive and data from Sportradar.
