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Can the Rangers Conquer Nationwide Arena Against the Blue Jackets?

As the New York Rangers gear up to face off against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena, fans are eager to see if their team can carry forward their recent momentum. The Rangers have been showcasing a strong performance in their past few games, which bodes well for this upcoming clash.


Nov 12, 2023; New York, New York, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets left wing Johnny Gaudreau (13) and New York Rangers center Nick Bonino (12) chase the puck in the second period at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports

Analyzing the past games, it's clear that the Rangers have been on an upward trajectory. In their last encounter with Calgary Flames at Madison Square Garden, they secured a 2-0 victory, demonstrating defensive prowess by not allowing any goals and winning 59 percent of faceoffs. Their goaltending was impeccable with a save percentage rounding to 100 percent.


The trend continued as they took on Chicago Blackhawks at United Center and emerged victorious in overtime with a score of 4-3. Despite being outperformed in faceoffs (winning only 39 percent), they managed to capitalize on scoring opportunities with an impressive shooting percentage of 11 percent.


Nov 12, 2023; New York, New York, USA;  Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Jake Bean (22) controls the puck in the first period against the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports

Against Tampa Bay Lightning back home, the Rangers once again proved their mettle by securing a win with a final score of 3-1. They maintained an even faceoff win rate and showcased efficiency by scoring three goals from just twenty-four shots – reflecting a shooting percentage of twelve percent.


These statistics highlight that while there may be room for improvement in faceoff dominance and reducing giveaways, New York Rangers' offense is clicking effectively when it matters most. Their goaltending remains robust as well – crucial against Columbus Blue Jackets' attack.


Nov 12, 2023; New York, New York, USA;  New York Rangers center Vincent Trocheck (16) celebrates in third period after a game tying goal was scored against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports

As we look ahead to February 25th's game scheduled for broadcast on ESPN+, BSOH channel 660, and MSG channel 634 at eleven PM UTC (6 PM Eastern Time), fans can anticipate another thrilling game where New York will aim to leverage its offensive sharpness and solid defense to secure another win away from home at Nationwide Arena.

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