The Blue Jackets begin their toughest stretch of the season, with eight of the next nine games on the road, including five playoff teams, in Madison Square Garden. Columbus entered the game in the East’s final playoff spot, with the resurging Rangers only five points behind. Kinda an important game.
First Period
The Rangers started the game on the front foot, forechecking the Jackets hard and trying to create some mistakes out of the young club. However, the Jackets were able to push back, and ended the period with a commanding 15-4 lead in shots on goal.