Game #10: New York Rangers vs. Columbus Blue Jackets Open Thread
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The New York Rangers, who are coming off a brutal loss against the New Jersey Devils, will look to rebound against the Columbus Blue Jackets. The Blue Jackets have lost their last two games, but a win would get them back to an even record. This is the Blue Jackets' 1-0 against division opponents, while the Rangers are 1-2.
Since their last outing, the Rangers have recalled Taylor Raddysh and sent Jaroslav Chmelar down to the Hartford Wolf Pack. Raddysh will slot into tonight's game on the fourth line, and Dylan Garand will get the start in net. Head coach Mike Sullivan has swapped Pavel Dorofeyev and Alexis Lafrenière. On the other side, Jet Greaves will defend between the pipes for Columbus.
Rangers lines — top-six shake up and Raddysh drawing in
— Peter Baugh (@Peter_Baugh) October 17, 2026
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Where to Watch
Cable/Network TV: MSG Network, NHL website, NHL app, and DAZN
National Broadcast: ESPN+
Radio: 880 AM
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Marcus Pettersson has been a nice addition to the Rangers' blue line along with his partner, Sean Duzi. Pettersson has played an impressive defense while the pair has generated 4.2 expected goals, the second highest on the team behind only the top pair via MoneyPuck.com.
The last game was hopefully a fluke, but bouncing back means reestablishing that they have strong defensive depth. Pettersson will play a big part in helping the team get back on track.
Enjoy the game!
