New York Rangers vs Columbus Blue Jackets — Saturday, October 17, 2026 Game Analysis
New York Rangers at Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena. Final/OT.
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- Kent Johnson (4)
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Official game highlights
Game statistics
| Statistic | New York Rangers | Columbus Blue Jackets |
|---|---|---|
| Shots on goal | 31 | 29 |
| Power-play goals | 0 | 0 |
| Power-play opportunities | 3 | 3 |
| Power-play conversion (%) | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Faceoffs won (%) | 47.8 | 52.2 |
| Hits | 16 | 22 |
| Blocked shots | 12 | 17 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 3 |
| Giveaways | 12 | 18 |
| Penalty minutes | 6 | 6 |
Source: ESPN game statistics.
New York Rangers vs Columbus Blue Jackets Game Analysis
Columbus Blue Jackets defeated New York Rangers, 1–0 in overtime. New York Rangers led shots on goal 31–29. Columbus Blue Jackets won despite being outshot. New York Rangers went 0-for-3; Columbus Blue Jackets went 0-for-3. Columbus Blue Jackets won 52.2% of the faceoffs.
Based on the recorded result and reported team totals. These comparisons describe this game, not season averages.
Blue Jackets 1, Rangers 0 in OT on October 17, 2026
On October 17, 2026, the Columbus Blue Jackets defeated the New York Rangers 1-0 in overtime at Nationwide Arena. Kent Johnson scored the only goal at 3:26 of the extra period. Jet Greaves made 29 saves to earn the shutout.
Johnson entered the play from the bench during a Columbus possession in the offensive zone. Charlie Coyle moved the puck to Zach Werenski, whose cross-ice pass set up Johnson's one-timer. The finish extended Johnson's goal streak to 3 games.
Dylan Garand stopped 28 shots for the Rangers in a game dominated by the goaltenders. Neither team converted any of its 3 power-play opportunities. Columbus killed all 3 New York advantages during the third period to preserve the scoreless tie.
The Rangers fell to 6-3-1 following their second consecutive defeat. Johnson now has 4 goals in 6 games this season. Alexis Lafreniere's 6-game point streak ended. Columbus recovered from its previous loss by keeping New York scoreless through regulation and overtime.
Scoring and goaltending
Columbus Blue Jackets won 1–0 at Nationwide Arena.
Who scored
- Kent Johnson Goal (4) Wrist Shot, assists: Zach Werenski (5), Charlie Coyle (6)
Goalies
- Dylan Garand stopped 28 of 29 for New York Rangers.
- Jet Greaves stopped 31 of 31 for Columbus Blue Jackets.
Kent Johnson Goal (4) Wrist Shot, assists: Zach Werenski (5), Charlie Coyle (6) That made the score 0–1 in the OT, and Columbus Blue Jackets stayed ahead.