Daniil Tarasov's 27 saves get the Blue Jackets a point, but Igor Shesterkin's brilliance nets the Rangers a big win at Madison Square Garden.

Artemi Panarin was in the middle of the two most critical plays in the Rangers’ 5-4 loss to the Avalanche on Sunday afternoon at Madison Square Garden.

The Columbus Blue Jackets are making a strong bid to get back to the playoffs and even if that push falls short, it’s easy to believe this version of the club is just beginning to rise.

The New York Rangers return home for the first game of a back-to-back set, a Metro Division clash with the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday night at MSG (7:00 PM ET - TV: MSG Network - Radio: ESPN 880 AM).

Last night, the New York Rangers bested the Columbus Blue Jackets in a defensive battle that reached a shootout after a scoreless game. The shootout went three rounds, with Vincent Trocheck scoring the only goal.

The Jackets have ventured into New York City for their first time this season as they look to win a 7th straight game. This is the first game of a four-game road gauntlet for Columbus. They're in Manhattan to play the Rangers tonight,

Columbus Blue Jackets (22-17-6, in the Metropolitan Division ... The matchup Saturday is the first meeting this season between the two teams. TOP PERFORMERS: Artemi Panarin has 19 goals and 27 assists for the Rangers. Vincent Trocheck has five goals ...

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January 18 - While the Columbus Blue Jackets can enjoy the view when ... after managing two goals in his previous 14 games. Artemi Panarin also had two goals against Utah and has eight points ...

and he also got some help from the left post against former Blue Jackets forward Artemi Panarin in the first frame. Trocheck beat him in the second with a low wrist shot inside the left post ...

Columbus Blue Jackets (22-17-6, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. New York Rangers (21-20-3, in the Metropolitan Division) BOTTOM LINE: The Columbus Blue Jackets visit the New York Rangers after ...

Two Stanley Cup rings. Over 900 regular season games played. Over 500 points. Seven 20+ goal seasons. Another 100 playoff games. Over 50 playoff points.