New York Rangers visit Columbus Blue Jackets in divisional matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 16, 2026, 8:13 AM
Last updated Oct 16, 2026
The New York Rangers face off against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday at 7 p.m. EDT in Columbus, Ohio. This matchup marks the first meeting of the season between the two Metropolitan Division teams. The Rangers enter the game with a record of 6-3, while the Blue Jackets are 2-3. Columbus is 1-0-0 against the division, and New York sits at 1-2-0 against divisional opponents. Both teams are dealing with injuries, with key players sidelined for each side.
- •Rangers are 6-3 entering the game
- •Blue Jackets have a 2-3 record
- •First meeting of the season
- •Key injuries for both teams
- •Game time set for 7 p.m. EDT
- 8:13 AMYahoo Sports — Metropolitan Division foes meet when Columbus hosts New York
"New York Rangers (6-3, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Columbus Blue Jackets (2-3, in the Metropolitan Division)Columbus, Ohio; Saturday, 7 p.
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