Columbus Blue Jackets vs New York Rangers Prediction (Oct 17, 2026)

Columbus Blue Jackets vs New York Rangers — Oct 17, 2026

Detailed NHL game prediction for Columbus Blue Jackets vs New York Rangers: pregame win probabilities, expected goals, and projected totals from our NHLForecasts model.

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Pregame win probability: Columbus Blue Jackets 43.0% • New York Rangers 57.0%

Expected goals: Columbus Blue Jackets 2.48 — New York Rangers 4.06 • Median total: 5.9