Blue Jackets vs. Rangers Prediction & Picks - March 2

The Columbus Blue Jackets (29-21-8), coming off a 4-3 overtime loss to the New York Islanders, visit the New York Rangers (23-29-7) at Madison Square Garden on Monday, March 2 at 7 p.m. ET on NHL Network. The Rangers defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-2 in a shootout in their last game.

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Ahead of this matchup, here's who we expect to emerge victorious in Monday's hockey game.

Over the last 10 contests for the Rangers, their offense has totaled 23 goals while their defense has allowed 32 (they have a 2-7-1 record in those games). In 27 power-play opportunities during that time, they have capitalized with six goals (22.2% conversion rate).

Blue Jackets vs. Rangers Predictions for Monday

Our computer projection model for this game calls for a final score of Rangers 4, Blue Jackets 2.

• Moneyline Pick: Rangers (+101)
• Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
• Spread Pick: Rangers (+1.5)

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Blue Jackets Splits and Trends

• The Blue Jackets have finished 9-8-17 in overtime games to contribute to an overall record of 29-21-8.
• Columbus is 8-7-7 (23 points) in its 22 games decided by one goal.
• The 11 times this season the Blue Jackets finished a game with just one goal, they went 2-7-2 (six points).
• Columbus has lost all eight games this season when it scored two goals.
• The Blue Jackets have scored more than two goals in 37 games (27-4-6, 60 points).
• In the 16 games when Columbus has capitalized on a single power-play goal, it went 10-3-3 to register 23 points.
• In the 32 games when it outshot its opponent, Columbus is 17-11-4 (38 points).
• The Blue Jackets have been outshot by opponents in 25 games, going 12-9-4 to record 28 points.

Rangers Splits and Trends

• The Rangers have a 23-29-7 record this season and are 9-7-16 in games that have required overtime.
• New York has earned 23 points (8-8-7) in its 23 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
• Across the 10 games this season the Rangers ended with only one goal, they have earned three points.
• When New York has scored a pair of goals this season, they've earned 11 points (3-6-5 record).
• The Rangers have scored three or more goals in 26 games, earning 39 points from those contests.
• This season, New York has recorded a lone power-play goal in 19 games and picked up 22 points with a record of 10-7-2.
• When outshooting its opponent this season, New York is 9-9-3 (21 points).
• The Rangers have been outshot by opponents in 35 games, going 12-19-4 to record 28 points.

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Team Stats Comparison

Blue Jackets vs. Rangers Game Time and TV Channel

• When: Monday, March 2, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: NHL Network
• Where: Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York

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