Games / NHL / Jan 5, 2027

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

The New York Rangers (10-8-1) visit the Columbus Blue Jackets (7-9-0) on Tuesday, January 5, 2027 at 7:00 PM ET, at Nationwide Arena, Columbus, OH. TV: MSG, CBJNHL. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Columbus Blue Jackets vs New York Rangers.

NHLTuesday, January 5, 2027

New York Rangers10-8-1

7:00 PM ETJan 5, 2027

Columbus Blue Jackets7-9-0

DateJan 5, 2027

Time7:00 PM ET

VenueNationwide Arena, Columbus, OH

TVMSG, CBJNHL

Team comparison

New York RangersColumbus Blue Jackets

Goals per game

2.9

2.6

Goals allowed per game

2.9

3.2

10-8-1Record7-9-0

3rd in Metropolitan DivisionStanding7th in Metropolitan Division

2-7Road record / home record6-4

LWWWLLast 5LLWWL

L1StreakL2

Team stats

New York RangersColumbus Blue Jackets

Goals Against Average

2.90

3.13

Shots Against per Game

26.2

28.1

Penalty Kill Percentage

89.7

75.6

Power Play Goals Against

Short Handed Goals Against

Goals For per Game

2.95

2.53

Shots per Game

25.7

25.8

Power Play Goals

Power Play Percentage

18.9

17.5

Short Handed Goals

Penalty Minutes

186

126

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

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

Columbus Blue Jackets

No injuries listed.

Recent form

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

Columbus Blue JacketsLLWWL

Nov 10, 2026 · vs Florida PanthersL 1-4

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

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

New York Rangers
Schedule, roster and stats

Columbus Blue Jackets
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is New York Rangers vs Columbus Blue Jackets?

The game is on Tuesday, January 5, 2027 at 7:00 PM ET at Nationwide Arena, Columbus, OH.

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

TV: MSG, CBJNHL.

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

New York Rangers: 10-8-1. Columbus Blue Jackets: 7-9-0.

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

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 New York Rangers vs Columbus Blue Jackets played?

Nationwide Arena, Columbus, OH.

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