The Saturday NHL schedule features the New York Rangers (32-28-6) visiting the Columbus Blue Jackets (31-26-8) at Nationwide Arena, starting at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Rangers are ninth (with 70 points) and the Blue Jackets eighth (70 points) in the Eastern Conference.
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Rangers vs. Blue Jackets: March 15 Viewing Options
- Date: Saturday, March 15, 2025
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Columbus, Ohio
- Venue: Nationwide Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Rangers' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3 | 13th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.05 | 20th |
| Shots | 29 | 9th |
| Shots Allowed | 30.1 | 28th |
| Power Play % | 19.08% | 23rd |
| Penalty Kill % | 82.23% | 5th |
Blue Jackets' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.28 | 7th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.32 | 27th |
| Shots | 28.4 | 14th |
| Shots Allowed | 29.8 | 27th |
| Power Play % | 19.08% | 23rd |
| Penalty Kill % | 75.27% | 26th |
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Rangers vs. Blue Jackets Top Players
Rangers
- Artemi Panarin has been imperative to New York's offense this season, recording 68 points in 64 games.
- Jonathan Tanner Miller is another of New York's top contributors currently with 52 total points (16 goals and 36 assists) to his name.
- New York's offensive effort is aided by Adam Fox's 52 points. He's contributed 43 assists.
- Igor Shesterkin (22-22-4) has a 2.8 goals against average and a save percentage of .905 for New York.
Blue Jackets
- Zachary Werenski's 69 points make him a pivotal offensive option for Columbus. He has put up 20 goals and 49 assists in 64 games.
- Kirill Marchenko has posted 62 total points (one per game) this season. He has 25 goals and 37 assists.
- Kent Johnson's 20 goals and 24 assists add up to 44 points this season.
- Elvis Merzlikins has a 22-18-4 record this season, with an .896 save percentage (42nd in the league). He has 1150 saves, and has conceded 134 goals (3.0 goals against average).
Rangers vs. Blue Jackets Injury Report
Rangers
Arthur Kaliyev: Day-To-Day (Upper Body),
Adam Edstrom: Out (Lower Body)
Blue Jackets
Kevin Labanc: Out For Season (Upper Body),
Erik Gudbranson: Out (Shoulder),
Elvis Merzlikins: Day-To-Day (Personal),
Jacob Christiansen: Day-To-Day (Upper Body),
Cole Sillinger: Out (Upper Body),
Sean Monahan: Out (Wrist)
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Rangers' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9/2025 | Blue Jackets | L 7-3 | Home |
| 3/11/2025 | Jets | L 2-1 | Away |
| 3/13/2025 | Wild | W 3-2 | Away |
| 3/15/2025 | Blue Jackets | - | Away |
| 3/16/2025 | Oilers | - | Home |
| 3/18/2025 | Flames | - | Home |
| 3/20/2025 | Maple Leafs | - | Home |
Blue Jackets' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9/2025 | Rangers | W 7-3 | Away |
| 3/11/2025 | Devils | L 5-3 | Away |
| 3/13/2025 | Golden Knights | L 4-0 | Home |
| 3/15/2025 | Rangers | - | Home |
| 3/17/2025 | Devils | - | Home |
| 3/20/2025 | Panthers | - | Home |
| 3/21/2025 | Penguins | - | Away |