NHL
StreamEast New York Rangers NYR 6-3-0, 12 PTS
Upcoming 10/17 - 7:00 PM EDT
StreamEast Columbus Blue Jackets CBJ 2-3-0, 4 PTS
Surface Turf

Team Leaders

Columbus Blue Jackets Logo
Columbus Blue Jackets
Goals
C. Sillinger
3
Assists
C. Coyle
5
Points
C. Sillinger
5
New York Rangers Logo
New York Rangers
Goals
A. Lafreniere
7
Assists
A. Fox
9
Points
A. Lafreniere
11

Recent Form

Columbus Blue Jackets
W
L
W
L
L
Oct 1 vs BUF 6-3
Oct 3 vs UTA 4-1
Oct 9 vs PIT 3-2 SO
Oct 10 @ STL 5-3
Oct 13 vs FLA 7-3
New York Rangers
W
L
W
W
L
Oct 6 vs NYI 5-2
Oct 9 @ WSH 3-1
Oct 11 vs VAN 6-2
Oct 13 vs TB 4-1
Oct 15 @ NJ 7-1

Division Standings

2026-27 Metropolitan Division Standings
Team W L OTL PTS
Carolina
6 1 1 13
NY Rangers
6 3 0 12
Washington
4 3 0 8
New Jersey
4 3 0 8
NY Islanders
3 3 1 7
Pittsburgh
3 4 1 7
Philadelphia
0 6 3 3

Injured Players

Columbus Blue Jackets
Player Status Est. Return
New York Rangers
Player Status Est. Return
Igor Shesterkin G
Injured Reserve 2027-09-15
Joe Veleno C
Injured Reserve 2027-01-03
Joonas Korpisalo G
Injured Reserve 2026-11-09
Aidan Thompson C
Injured Reserve 2026-10-26
Adam Sykora LW
Injured Reserve 2027-01-25

Frequently Asked Questions

What channel is the New York Rangers vs Columbus Blue Jackets game on?
The NHL matchup between the New York Rangers and Columbus Blue Jackets will be broadcast on MSG, CBJNHL, and available to stream on ESPN+. Check your local listings, as regional blackouts may apply.
What time does the NHL game start?
The New York Rangers take on the Columbus Blue Jackets on Sat, October 17th at 7:00 PM EDT. Start times are shown in your local time zone and may shift slightly for weather or broadcast scheduling.
Where is the game being played?
This NHL game is being played at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, OH. You can find venue details, surface type, and live weather conditions in the matchup info section above.
Who is favored to win, New York Rangers or Columbus Blue Jackets?
A win-probability prediction for this game isn't available yet. It's typically generated closer to game time.
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New York Rangers vs Columbus Blue Jackets: Betting Line, Odds & Head-to-Head Breakdown

NHL · 2027 Season · Odds via DraftKings

As of now, this game hasn't started yet. It's scheduled for 10/17 - 7:00 PM EDT at Nationwide Arena. Check back once the game is underway for live score updates.

Heading into this NHL matchup, DraftKings lists the Columbus Blue Jackets as the favorite at CBJ -135, with the New York Rangers sitting as the underdog on the moneyline. The point spread currently sits at -1.5, and the over/under total for the game is set at 6.5, giving an early read on how competitive, and how high-scoring, oddsmakers expect this game to be.

Season-series history between the New York Rangers and Columbus Blue Jackets isn't available for this matchup yet, so there's no head-to-head trend to lean on heading into game day.

Season-long standings context for both sides isn't meaningful yet at this point in the schedule, but the early betting line already gives a decent snapshot of how oddsmakers expect this NHL matchup to unfold.

Betting lines, like win probabilities, are a snapshot, not a forecast set in stone, and they can shift right up until the 10/17 - 7:00 PM EDT start time as injury news, weather, and public money move the market. This page will keep reflecting the latest numbers as they update, so it's worth a final check before New York Rangers and Columbus Blue Jackets actually take the field.

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