Thursday, March 19, 2026 – 7:00 PM ET
Nationwide Arena – Columbus, Ohio
TV: FDSNOH & CW 53; Radio: 97.1 FM
New York Rangers (28-32-8, 64 points, 8th Metro, 16th East)
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Columbus Blue Jackets (35-21-11, 81 points, 4th Metro, 9th East)
Previously
The Jackets played one of their best games of the year in a 5-1 victory over the East-leading Carolina Hurricanes. Their pressure suffocated Carolina’s attack. Can they repeat that against a worse opponent? Can’t take a day off here.
Playoff Race
Metro 2: Pittsburgh (68 games, 84 points) idle
Metro 3: NY Islanders (68 games, 83 points) visit the Senators at 7
Wild Card 1: Boston (68 games, 82 points) host the Jets at 7
Wild Card 2: Detroit (68 games, 82 points) host the Canadiens at 7
Oh, Canada!