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Rangers Face Playoff Setback Following Loss to Blue Jackets

New York's defensive struggles and power play woes contribute to a third consecutive loss as Columbus secures a critical wild-card spot.

Mar 9, 2025; New York, New York, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets center Adam Fantilli (19) celebrates his goal against the New York Rangers with teammates during the second period at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images
Mar 9, 2025; Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins forward Sidney Crosby (87) heads up ice against the Minnesota Wild during the first period at Xcel Energy Center. Mandatory Credit: Nick Wosika-Imagn Images
Mar 9, 2025; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Hurricanes center Mark Jankowski (77) skates against the Winnipeg Jets during the third period at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images
Mar 9, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; New Jersey Devils center Cody Glass (12) and defenseman Luke Hughes (43) against the Philadelphia Flyers at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

Overview

  • The Columbus Blue Jackets defeated the New York Rangers 7-3, led by Adam Fantilli's second career hat trick and Mathieu Olivier's two goals.
  • The loss marks the Rangers' third straight defeat, leaving them one point behind Ottawa for the Eastern Conference's second wild-card spot.
  • New York's power play continues to struggle, going 0-for-4 in the game and 1-for-20 since defenseman Adam Fox's shoulder injury on February 25.
  • The Rangers briefly tied the game with two short-handed goals during the same penalty kill but were unable to maintain defensive consistency.
  • Columbus now holds the first wild-card position in the East, with 70 points, one ahead of Ottawa, as the playoff race intensifies.