Columbus Blue Jackets at New York Rangers NHL Predictions
2025-03-09 • Madison Square Garden
New York Rangers 3 - 7 Columbus Blue Jackets
🚨 Upset Loss (60% underdog)
📊 Pre-Game Predictions
Win Probability
NYR: 59.7%
CBJ: 40.3%
Expected Goals
NYR: 3.56
CBJ: 3.32
Total Goals
Median: 7.0
Over 5.5: 66%
Over 6.5: 55%
🥅 Goalie Matchup
NYR
Igor Shesterkin - 17-12-4 | 0.913 SV% | 2.45 GAA
CBJ
Jet Greaves - 18-12-6 | 0.910 SV% | 2.62 GAA
| Stat | NYR | CBJ |
|---|---|---|
| Season SV% | 0.910 | 0.909 |
| Last 5 SV% | 0.942 | 0.928 |
| SV% vs Opponent | 0.963 | 0.970 |
| GAA | 2.51 | 2.62 |
Last 5 / vs opponent shown when available in goalie stats.
Head-to-Head History
Model accuracy in this matchup: 56% • NYR at home vs CBJ: 3-1
| Date | Score | Winner | Model Pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-15 | CBJ 1 - 2 NYR | NYR | CBJ |
| 2025-03-15 | CBJ 0 - 4 NYR | NYR | CBJ |
| 2025-03-09 | NYR 3 - 7 CBJ | CBJ | NYR |
| 2025-02-08 | CBJ 3 - 4 NYR | NYR | CBJ |
| 2025-01-18 | NYR 1 - 0 CBJ | NYR | NYR |
⚡ In-Game Win Probability
Goals
| Period | Time | Team | Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 19:31 | NYR | Goal |
| 1 | 05:56 | CBJ | Goal |
| 2 | 18:47 | CBJ | Goal |
| 2 | 17:03 | CBJ | Goal |
| 2 | 07:36 | NYR | Goal |
| 2 | 06:54 | CBJ | Goal |
| 2 | 03:33 | CBJ | Goal |
| 2 | 03:07 | CBJ | Goal |
| 3 | 11:51 | CBJ | Goal |
| 3 | 10:17 | CBJ | Goal |
📈 Post-Game Analysis
Prediction Result
❌ Incorrect
Confidence: 59.7%
Total Goals
Actual: 10.0
Expected: 6.9
Score Breakdown
New York Rangers 3 - 7 Columbus Blue Jackets
Expected: 3.6 - 3.3