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New York Rangers vs Columbus Blue Jackets prediction

October 17, 2026 · 7:00 PM ET · NYR 7-6-1, CBJ 4-5-0

Model prediction

New York Rangers

48%

win chance · 2.92 xGoals

Columbus Blue Jackets

52%

win chance · 3.04 xGoals

Celly's model leans Columbus Blue Jackets (52%, including overtime and shootout). Projected score: NYR 2.9, CBJ 3.0, about 6.0 total goals.

Total: Under 6.5 at 56% (no market total yet, 6.5 used).

Starting goalies

NYR: Dylan Garand confirmed

CBJ: Jet Greaves confirmed

Starters are usually confirmed in the afternoon of game day.

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