New York Rangers at Columbus Blue Jackets
NHL game between the New York Rangers and the Columbus Blue Jackets on Oct 17, 2026. Final score: New York Rangers 0, Columbus Blue Jackets 1.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 17, 2026 |
| Venue | Nationwide Arena |
| New York Rangers score | 0 |
| Columbus Blue Jackets score | 1 |
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 | Charlie Coyle | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 21:24 | 0.16 | 1.18 |
| 2nd | Braden Schneider | D | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19:19 | 0.05 | 0.73 |
| 3rd | Kent Johnson | C | 1 | 0 | 4 | 20:55 | 0.39 | 0.63 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (New York Rangers–Columbus Blue Jackets) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OT 03:26 | CBJ | Kent Johnson | Zach Werenski, Charlie Coyle | 4v4 | 0–1 |
Team Comparison
| New York Rangers | Columbus Blue Jackets | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | 1 |
| Shots on goal | 29 | 29 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.34 | 2.98 |
| High-danger shots | 34 | 21 |
| Corsi % | 54.0% | 46.0% |
| Power play | 0/3 | 0/3 |
| Faceoff % | 47.8% | 52.2% |
| Hits | 16 | 22 |
| Blocks | 12 | 19 |
| Giveaways | 12 | 18 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 3 |
New York Rangers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braden Schneider | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19:19 | 0.05 | 0.73 |
| Alberts Smits | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:46 | 0.01 | 0.55 |
| Gabe Perreault | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 18:37 | 0.79 | 0.37 |
| Alexis Lafrenière | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:52 | 0.07 | 0.36 |
| Noah Laba | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:02 | 0.17 | 0.36 |
| Will Cuylle | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:57 | 0.38 | 0.35 |
| Pavel Dorofeyev | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:12 | 0.48 | 0.31 |
| J.T. Miller | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:33 | 0.20 | 0.31 |
| Adam Fox | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 24:07 | 0.28 | 0.24 |
| Vladislav Gavrikov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 21:49 | 0.06 | 0.21 |
| Eeli Tolvanen | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:04 | 0.02 | 0.21 |
| Mika Zibanejad | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 24:43 | 0.27 | 0.14 |
| Oliver Bjorkstrand | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:43 | 0.32 | 0.10 |
| Justin Dowling | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:26 | 0.06 | 0.08 |
| Taylor Raddysh | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:23 | 0.00 | 0.03 |
| Marcus Pettersson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:41 | 0.03 | -0.10 |
| Sean Durzi | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:13 | 0.01 | -0.11 |
| Tye Kartye | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:17 | 0.15 | -0.18 |
Columbus Blue Jackets Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Coyle | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 21:24 | 0.16 | 1.18 |
| Kent Johnson | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 20:55 | 0.39 | 0.63 |
| Zach Werenski | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 32:18 | 0.06 | 0.35 |
| Mathieu Olivier | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:41 | 0.39 | 0.29 |
| Erik Gudbranson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 18:08 | 0.13 | 0.27 |
| Luca Del Bel Belluz | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5:54 | 0.00 | 0.23 |
| Ryan Lomberg | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5:54 | 0.02 | 0.22 |
| Matthew Knies | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:11 | 0.21 | 0.16 |
| Emil Andrae | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5:23 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Adam Fantilli | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 23:31 | 0.46 | 0.03 |
| Danton Heinen | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:36 | 0.13 | 0.02 |
| Cole Sillinger | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:18 | 0.34 | 0.01 |
| Valeri Nichushkin | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:44 | 0.18 | -0.24 |
| Denton Mateychuk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 25:15 | 0.12 | -0.30 |
| Conor Garland | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:24 | 0.19 | -0.31 |
| Jake Christiansen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:33 | 0.00 | -0.52 |
| Sean Monahan | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:40 | 0.20 | -0.56 |
| Damon Severson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26:38 | 0.00 | -0.62 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan Garand | New York Rangers | 28 | 29 | 96.6% | 2.03 | O |
| Jet Greaves | Columbus Blue Jackets | 29 | 29 | 100.0% | 3.31 | W |
Analysis
The Columbus Blue Jackets defeated the New York Rangers 1–0 on Oct 17, 2026, a one-goal game.
Columbus Blue Jackets generated 2.98 expected goals to New York Rangers's 3.34 — New York Rangers owned the better of the chances but Columbus Blue Jackets took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Charlie Coyle led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.18 on 1 assist, 1 shots on goal.
Jet Greaves stopped 29 of 29, worth 3.31 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the New York Rangers vs Columbus Blue Jackets game?
The Columbus Blue Jackets beat the New York Rangers 1–0 on Oct 17, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Columbus Blue Jackets 1, New York Rangers 0.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Charlie Coyle led all skaters at 1.18, on 0G, 1A and 1 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Columbus Blue Jackets generated 2.98 expected goals and New York Rangers generated 3.34, so New York Rangers created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
New York Rangers put 29 shots on goal and Columbus Blue Jackets put 29. High-danger chances went 34 to 21.