New York Rangers at Columbus Blue Jackets
NHL game between the New York Rangers and the Columbus Blue Jackets on Mar 19, 2026. Final score: New York Rangers 3, Columbus Blue Jackets 6.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 19, 2026 |
| Venue | Nationwide Arena |
| New York Rangers score | 3 |
| Columbus Blue Jackets score | 6 |
Shot charts, expected goals (xG), Game Score and advanced box scores for this game are available on Hockey Alchemy.
Three Stars by Game Score
Ranked by Game Score, which rolls goals, assists, shot quality, play-driving and penalties into one number — so the best player is chosen by the box score, not by a vote.
| Player | Pos | G | A | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Zach Werenski | D | 0 | 3 | 5 | 24:09 | 0.55 | 2.43 |
| 2nd | Adam Fantilli | C | 2 | 0 | 9 | 17:43 | 0.75 | 1.74 |
| 3rd | Vladislav Gavrikov | D | 0 | 0 | 1 | 24:57 | 0.08 | 1.33 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (New York Rangers–Columbus Blue Jackets) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 05:41 | NYR | Vincent Trocheck | — | 5v4 | 1–0 |
| 1st 14:33 | CBJ | Isac Lundeström | Boone Jenner | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 1st 19:01 | CBJ | Conor Garland | Zach Werenski | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 2nd 04:44 | NYR | Mika Zibanejad | Alexis Lafrenière, Gabe Perreault | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 2nd 07:04 | CBJ | Boone Jenner | Danton Heinen, Ivan Provorov | 5v5 | 2–3 |
| 2nd 15:25 | CBJ | Adam Fantilli | Zach Werenski, Kirill Marchenko | 5v4 | 2–4 |
| 3rd 00:50 | NYR | Alexis Lafrenière | Adam Fox, Mika Zibanejad | 4v5 | 3–4 |
| 3rd 06:12 | CBJ | Damon Severson | Cole Sillinger, Zach Werenski | 4v4 | 3–5 |
| 3rd 17:06 | CBJ | Adam Fantilli | Sean Monahan | 5v6 | 3–6 |
Team Comparison
| New York Rangers | Columbus Blue Jackets | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 6 |
| Shots on goal | 25 | 37 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.46 | 4.49 |
| High-danger shots | 15 | 11 |
| Corsi % | 43.0% | 57.0% |
| Power play | 1/6 | 1/5 |
| Faceoff % | 54.5% | 45.5% |
| Hits | 21 | 11 |
| Blocks | 12 | 8 |
| Giveaways | 18 | 11 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 10 |
New York Rangers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vladislav Gavrikov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 24:57 | 0.08 | 1.33 |
| Mika Zibanejad | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 23:40 | 0.11 | 1.10 |
| Adam Fox | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 22:29 | 0.01 | 1.06 |
| Vincent Trocheck | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 21:33 | 0.28 | 0.97 |
| Will Cuylle | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 13:43 | 0.23 | 0.93 |
| Alexis Lafrenière | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 21:51 | 0.95 | 0.93 |
| Taylor Raddysh | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:54 | 0.09 | 0.72 |
| Braden Schneider | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:53 | 0.01 | 0.61 |
| Adam Edstrom | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8:21 | 0.90 | 0.59 |
| Jaroslav Chmelar | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7:23 | 0.03 | 0.04 |
| Jonny Brodzinski | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:01 | 0.05 | 0.01 |
| Gabe Perreault | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19:20 | 0.06 | -0.02 |
| Conor Sheary | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:45 | 0.04 | -0.13 |
| Will Borgen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:35 | 0.01 | -0.15 |
| Tye Kartye | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:27 | 0.30 | -0.18 |
| J.T. Miller | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:37 | 0.18 | -0.30 |
| Matthew Robertson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15:21 | 0.04 | -0.86 |
| Connor Mackey | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:32 | 0.00 | -1.03 |
Columbus Blue Jackets Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Werenski | D | 0 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 24:09 | 0.55 | 2.43 |
| Adam Fantilli | C | 2 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 17:43 | 0.75 | 1.74 |
| Boone Jenner | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 15:54 | 0.44 | 1.20 |
| Cole Sillinger | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 15:40 | 0.34 | 1.11 |
| Ivan Provorov | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 20:03 | 0.01 | 1.02 |
| Sean Monahan | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13:15 | 0.11 | 1.01 |
| Kirill Marchenko | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 17:52 | 0.15 | 0.98 |
| Conor Garland | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7:12 | 0.08 | 0.69 |
| Mason Marchment | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:05 | 0.30 | 0.55 |
| Isac Lundeström | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 15:15 | 0.06 | 0.41 |
| Denton Mateychuk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:28 | 0.01 | 0.36 |
| Mathieu Olivier | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:59 | 0.12 | 0.36 |
| Damon Severson | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 24:22 | 0.32 | 0.30 |
| Charlie Coyle | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23:17 | 0.17 | 0.14 |
| Danton Heinen | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 10:03 | 0.00 | 0.09 |
| Kent Johnson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:50 | 0.07 | -0.17 |
| Dante Fabbro | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:27 | 0.00 | -0.27 |
| Erik Gudbranson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:35 | 0.01 | -0.39 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Igor Shesterkin | New York Rangers | 31 | 36 | 86.1% | -1.51 | L |
| Jet Greaves | Columbus Blue Jackets | 22 | 25 | 88.0% | 0.40 | W |
Analysis
The Columbus Blue Jackets defeated the New York Rangers 6–3 on Mar 19, 2026.
Columbus Blue Jackets generated 4.49 expected goals to New York Rangers's 2.46 — the run of play matched the result, with Columbus Blue Jackets earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Zach Werenski led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.43 on 3 assists, 5 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the New York Rangers vs Columbus Blue Jackets game?
The Columbus Blue Jackets beat the New York Rangers 6–3 on Mar 19, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Columbus Blue Jackets 6, New York Rangers 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Zach Werenski led all skaters at 2.43, on 0G, 3A and 5 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Columbus Blue Jackets generated 4.49 expected goals and New York Rangers generated 2.46, so Columbus Blue Jackets created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
New York Rangers put 25 shots on goal and Columbus Blue Jackets put 37. High-danger chances went 15 to 11.
How did the goaltenders play?
Igor Shesterkin stopped 31 of 36 (-1.51 goals saved above expected); Jet Greaves stopped 22 of 25 (0.4 goals saved above expected).