Rangers answer bell among takeaways from bitter 1-0 OT loss to Blue Jackets

Yes, Dylan Garand was sensational and deserved a better fate than the one he got when the New York Rangers…

By Jim Cerny · Forever Blue Shirts

Published: Sunday, 18 October 2026 at 3:50 AM

Key Things to Know

The New York Rangers improved their competitive effort but suffered a 1-0 overtime loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Kent Johnson scored the winning goal at 3:26 of overtime off a cross-ice feed from Zach Werenski.
Rangers goaltender Dylan Garand rebounded from a previous benching by making 28 saves on 29 shots.

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The New York Rangers responded with a competitive performance following a blowout loss, but ultimately fell 1-0 in overtime to the Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena on Saturday. Goaltender Dylan Garand rebounded strongly by stopping 28 of 29 shots before Kent Johnson scored the game-winner at 3:26 of overtime off an assist from Zach Werenski.

Jim Cerny highlights several key takeaways, noting that despite an impressive bounce-back showing from Garand and a perfect penalty kill, the Rangers failed on three third-period power plays. Columbus goaltender Jet Greaves shut out New York, leaving the Rangers with their first winless streak of the season.

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Rangers answer bell among takeaways from bitter 1-0 OT loss to Blue Jackets

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