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Blue Jackets game day
Blue Jackets vs.
Rangers
Columbus hosts New York Rangers at Nationwide Arena. Here’s what to know before puck drop.
Tuesday, January 5, 2027
Home matchupCBJVSNYR
CBJVSNYR7:00 PM ET
Nationwide Arena
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WhenTue, Jan 5 · 7:00 PM ET
WhereNationwide Arena
OpponentNew York Rangers
New York RangersContextNHL
The game in 60 seconds
Columbus hosts New York Rangers at Nationwide Arena. Puck drop is 7:00 PM ET. Listed on CBJNHL · MSG. Next up: at New Jersey Devils on January 7.
The question to watch
How do the Blue Jackets match up with Rangers at puck drop?
Three things to watch
A look at New York Rangers
Columbus hosts New York Rangers. Watch how each side uses the last minutes before the next scheduled game.
Where to watch
Listed on CBJNHL · MSG.
WatchCBJNHL · MSG
Season so far
| NYR | CBJ | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Against Average | 2.20 | 3.29 |
| Shots Against per Game | 25.2 | 28.1 |
| Penalty Kill Percentage | 93.5 | 68.0 |
| Power Play Goals Against | 2 | 8 |
| Short Handed Goals Against | 0 | 0 |
| Goals For per Game | 2.80 | 2.43 |
Leaders
- CBJ · GoalsKent Johnson · 4
- CBJ · AssistsZach Werenski · 6
- CBJ · PointsCharlie Coyle · 6
- NYR · GoalsAlexis Lafreniere · 7
- NYR · AssistsAdam Fox · 10
- NYR · PointsAlexis Lafreniere · 13
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