In the wake of a sobering defeat at the hands of the Montreal Canadiens, the New York Rangers are back in action tonight in Ohio to play the Columbus Blue Jackets. After tonight’s game, the Blueshirts play just once over the next six days — against the Boston Bruins on the 19th — so even though they may have some tired legs this is a game they should be playing with the pedal to the metal. And, because it’s Columbus, this is also a game the Rangers should win.
- Blue Jackets record: 13-27-2 (all in for Bedard)
- Blue Jackets last 10: 3-7-0
- Blue Jackets GF/GP: 2.