Games / NHL / Dec 13, 2026

Columbus Blue Jackets vs New York Rangers: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The Columbus Blue Jackets (7-8-0) visit the New York Rangers (10-8-1) on Sunday, December 13, 2026 at 6:00 PM ET, at Madison Square Garden, New York, NY. TV: MSG, CBJNHL. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for New York Rangers vs Columbus Blue Jackets.

NHLSunday, December 13, 2026

Columbus Blue Jackets7-8-0

6:00 PM ETDec 13, 2026

New York Rangers10-8-1

DateDec 13, 2026

Time6:00 PM ET

VenueMadison Square Garden, New York, NY

TVMSG, CBJNHL

Team comparison

Columbus Blue JacketsNew York Rangers

Goals per game

2.7

2.9

Goals allowed per game

3.1

2.9

7-8-0Record10-8-1

7th in Metropolitan DivisionStanding3rd in Metropolitan Division

1-5Road record / home record8-2

LWWLLLast 5LWWWL

L1StreakL1

Team stats

Columbus Blue JacketsNew York Rangers

Goals Against Average

3.13

2.90

Shots Against per Game

28.1

26.2

Penalty Kill Percentage

75.6

89.7

Power Play Goals Against

Short Handed Goals Against

Goals For per Game

2.53

2.95

Shots per Game

25.8

25.7

Power Play Goals

Power Play Percentage

17.5

18.9

Short Handed Goals

Penalty Minutes

126

186

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Columbus Blue Jackets

No injuries listed.

New York Rangers

Alberts Smits D · Upper Body

Injured Reserve

Sean Durzi D · Lower Body

Injured Reserve

Igor Shesterkin G · Knee - Surgery

Injured Reserve

Joe Veleno C · Lower Body

Injured Reserve

Aidan Thompson C · Undisclosed - Not Specified

Injured Reserve

Recent form

Columbus Blue JacketsLWWLL

Nov 6, 2026 · at Buffalo SabresL 2-5

Nov 5, 2026 · vs Dallas StarsW 2-1

Nov 3, 2026 · vs Colorado AvalancheW 7-2

Oct 31, 2026 · at Dallas StarsL 1-3

Oct 29, 2026 · at Carolina HurricanesL 2-3

New York RangersLWWWL

Nov 9, 2026 · at Edmonton OilersL 1-3

Nov 7, 2026 · at Seattle KrakenW 4-3

Nov 5, 2026 · vs Philadelphia FlyersW 3-2

Nov 3, 2026 · vs St. Louis BluesW 3-1

Nov 1, 2026 · vs Edmonton OilersL 1-4

Season series

CBJ lead series 1-0

Jan 5, 2027NYR 0, CBJ 0

Jan 3, 2027CBJ 0, NYR 0

Dec 13, 2026CBJ 0, NYR 0

Oct 17, 2026NYR 0, CBJ 1

Team pages

Columbus Blue Jackets
Schedule, roster and stats

New York Rangers
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Columbus Blue Jackets vs New York Rangers?

The game is on Sunday, December 13, 2026 at 6:00 PM ET at Madison Square Garden, New York, NY.

How can I watch Columbus Blue Jackets vs New York Rangers?

TV: MSG, CBJNHL.

What are the records of the Columbus Blue Jackets and New York Rangers?

Columbus Blue Jackets: 7-8-0. New York Rangers: 10-8-1.

Who is injured for Columbus Blue Jackets vs New York Rangers?

Listed out or doubtful: New York Rangers: Alberts Smits, Sean Durzi, Igor Shesterkin, Joe Veleno. Check the injury report above for the full list, and confirm close to game time.

Where is Columbus Blue Jackets vs New York Rangers played?

Madison Square Garden, New York, NY.

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