Preview: Blue Jackets Visit Rangers in Monday Night NHL Matchup NEW YORK (Interstat) — Two teams on opposite ends of the Metropolitan Division standings meet Monday night when the Columbus Blue Jackets face the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden. The Blue Jackets (29-29-0) arrive looking to stabilize their playoff positioning, having split their last six games. They are coming off a 4-3 overtime loss to the New York Islanders on Saturday. Forward Mason Marchment, a key player to watch for Columbus, scored a goal in that defeat and has three points (one goal, two assists) in his last three games. The Rangers (23-36-0), meanwhile, are trying to build momentum after a 3-2 shootout win over Pittsburgh on Saturday snapped a two-game skid. Center Mika Zibanejad, who scored in the victory, remains the offensive catalyst for New York. This is the second meeting of the season between the clubs. The Rangers won the first matchup 2-1 in a shootout in Columbus on Nov. 15, 2025. Columbus has shown more consistent offense lately, averaging 3.4 goals per game over its last 10 contests. Beyond Marchment, defenseman Zach Werenski is riding a three-game point streak. The Rangers have struggled to find the net, having been shut out twice in their last five games. Their success may hinge on Zibanejad breaking through against a Columbus defense that has been inconsistent. According to National Statistical’s game simulator, the projection favors the visiting Blue Jackets with a 3-1 final score. The game is scheduled for a 7 p.m. EST puck drop at Madison Square Garden. Up Next: Columbus returns home to host Nashville on Tuesday. The Rangers continue a brief homestand against Toronto on Thursday. The teams will meet again in Columbus on March 19.