Columbus Blue Jackets at New York Rangers NHL Predictions

2026-03-02 • Madison Square Garden

New York Rangers 4 - 5 Columbus Blue Jackets (OT)

Win Probability

NYR: 40.9%

CBJ: 59.1%

Expected Goals

NYR: 2.97

CBJ: 3.38

Total Goals

Median: 6.1

Over 5.5: 59%

Over 6.5: 46%

Model accuracy in this matchup: 73% • NYR at home vs CBJ: 3-2

Date	Score	Winner	Model Pick
2026-03-19	CBJ 6 - 3 NYR	CBJ	CBJ
2026-03-02	NYR 4 - 5 CBJ	CBJ	CBJ
2025-11-15	CBJ 1 - 2 NYR	NYR	NYR
2025-03-15	CBJ 0 - 4 NYR	NYR	NYR
2025-03-09	NYR 3 - 7 CBJ	CBJ	NYR

Period	Team	Shots	High Danger	xG
1	NYR	7	0	0.18
1	CBJ	13	1	0.92
2	NYR	17	0	0.73
2	CBJ	11	1	1.20
3	NYR	22	1	1.91
3	CBJ	12	0	0.35
4	NYR	0	0	0.00
4	CBJ	1	0	0.11

Shots are modeled attempts: shots on goal, goals, and missed shots. Blocked shots are excluded. High danger is xG >= 0.20.

Prediction Result

✅ Correct

Confidence: 59.1%

Total Goals

Actual: 9.0

Expected: 6.4

Score Breakdown

New York Rangers 4 - 5 Columbus Blue Jackets

Expected: 3.0 - 3.4