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.
Igor Shesterkin made 27 saves and three more in the shootout as the host New York Rangers earned a crucial 1-0 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday night.
WATCH: Blue Jackets vs. Rangers airs nationwide on NHL Network, and in the New York Market on MSG. It can be streamed live on fuboTV (free trial) or ESPN+ ($11.99 per month). Here’s how to tune in on Wednesday:
The New York Rangers are all set for their matchup against the Columbus Blue Jackets tonight at 7 PM EST. Here’s everything you need to know from a Rangers perspective. Projected Lineup:Forwards:Artemi Panarin-Vincent Trocheck-Alexis LafrenièreWill Cuylle-Mika Zibanejad-Reilly Smith Chris Kreider-Filip Chytil-Arthur KayliyevAdam Edström-Sam Carrick-Matt RempeDefensemen:Ryan Lindgren-Adam FoxWill Borgen-K’Andre MillerUrho Vaakanainen-Braden Schneider Goaltenders:Igor ShesterkinJonathan Quick Notable Storylines:The Rangers are coming off of a 5-3 victory over the Utah Hockey Club.
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Rangers cool down red-hot Blue Jackets, win in shootout
Vincent Trocheck was the lone scorer in a shootout win for the Rangers over the Blue Jackets on Saturday night.
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A mid-January game against the Columbus Blue Jackets originally didn’t jump off the New York Rangers schedule as anything special. But it’s a downright critical game for each team when the Rangers host the Blue Jackets at Madison Square Garden on Saturday.
Tarasov became the first goaltender in NHL history to record his first career shutout and suffer a loss in the same game.
Even on a night when their offense was nearly non-existent, the Rangers’ continued their recent winning ways. Thanks to Igor Shesterkin.
Mika Zibanejad was a factor throughout the game and impressed Rangers head coach Peter Laviolette, even if it didn’t result in any offense.