Final Score: Blue Jackets 5 - Rangers 4
Monday, March 2, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
Blue Jackets @ Rangers
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Blue Jackets | Rangers |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 24 | 31 |
| Last 5 meetings | 1 | 4 |
| Average goals | 2.9 | 3.1 |
| Last meeting | 1 | 2 |
| Stat | Blue Jackets | Rangers |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 58 | 59 |
| Avg goals scored | 3.2 | 2.6 |
| Avg goals conceded | 3.2 | 3.1 |
| Win percentage | 50% | 39% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 47% | 26% |
Recent Results
Blue Jackets
vs New York Islanders
Feb 28, 2026 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4
@ Boston Bruins
Feb 26, 2026 · Margin: -2 · Total: 6
2-4
vs Chicago Blackhawks
Feb 4, 2026 · Margin: +4 · Total: 4
4-0
@ New Jersey Devils
Feb 3, 2026 · Margin: +3 · Total: 3
3-0
@ St. Louis Blues
Jan 31, 2026 · Margin: +2 · Total: 8
5-3
@ Chicago Blackhawks
Jan 30, 2026 · Margin: +2 · Total: 6
4-2
vs Philadelphia Flyers
Jan 28, 2026 · Margin: +2 · Total: 8
5-3
vs Tampa Bay Lightning
Jan 24, 2026 · Margin: +3 · Total: 13
8-5
vs Dallas Stars
Jan 22, 2026 · Margin: +1 · Total: 1
1-0
vs Ottawa Senators
Jan 20, 2026 · Margin: -3 · Total: 5
1-4
Rangers
vs Pittsburgh Penguins
Feb 28, 2026 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
vs Philadelphia Flyers
Feb 26, 2026 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
vs Carolina Hurricanes
Feb 5, 2026 · Margin: -2 · Total: 2
0-2
@ Pittsburgh Penguins
Jan 31, 2026 · Margin: -1 · Total: 11
5-6
vs New York Islanders
Jan 29, 2026 · Margin: -1 · Total: 3
1-2
@ New York Islanders
Jan 28, 2026 · Margin: -3 · Total: 7
2-5
vs Boston Bruins
Jan 26, 2026 · Margin: +1 · Total: 7
4-3
@ San Jose Sharks
Jan 23, 2026 · Margin: -2 · Total: 4
1-3
@ Los Angeles Kings
Jan 20, 2026 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4
@ Anaheim Ducks
Jan 19, 2026 · Margin: -2 · Total: 8
3-5