Blue Jackets will try to keep the Rangers under a touchdown tonight

The Columbus Blue Jackets host the New York Rangers at Nationwide Arena following both teams conceding seven goals in their previous games. Columbus holds a 2-3-0 record, while the Rangers enter at 6-3-0 but will be without injured goaltender Igor Shesterkin for the rest of the year. Curtis Deem previews the Metropolitan Division matchup, identifying key areas Columbus must address.

Deem argues that the Blue Jackets must stay out of the penalty box after conceding four power-play goals against the Florida Panthers. Mathieu Olivier avoided suspension and will play alongside Carson Soucy and Damon Severson. Head coach Rick Bowness voiced frustration with the team ranking 30th in defense, while goaltenders Jet Greaves and Cam Talbot struggle with low save percentages.