The Columbus Blue Jackets are back at it for an afternoon game of action against the former JD team in the New York Rangers.

The Rangers have been dominant this season, seated atop the Metro Division with no sign of letting up.

New York is coming on off a back to back narrowly defeating the Flyers last night in their barn, and are poised to break an all time franchise record of 11 consecutive victories this evening. They are doing this with first year coach Peter Laviolette and without former Jets’ captain Blake Wheeler, who is out for the season.

Rookie Matt Rempe at 6 foot 7 came in for his place and headlined his debut with a fight at the Stadium Series game a few days ago. He scored his first career goal last night.

Columbus and New York play tonight and then Wednesday to conclude their season series. The Jackets have outscored the Rangers 8-7, but they are tied in win-loss for the season.

The Breadman with 78 points is torching the league, but my player to watch is not him today. The other All Star will be. Expect Quick in for the Rangers.

After coming off the loss in Margaritaville night, the Jackets are looking to get back in the win column. All the hot streaks snapped, despite Tarasov’s great performance in the crease. Elvis is in as announced this morning.

Alex Nylander makes his Blue Jackets’ debut against one of his father’s former teams. Alexandre Texier is the odd man out with Andrew Peeke.

Projected Lineups

New York Rangers

Chris Kreider—Mika Zibanejad—Jimmy Vessey
Artemi Panarin—Vincent Trocheck—Alexis Lafereniere
Will Cuylle—Johnny Brodzonski—Kappo Kakko
Adam Edstrom—Barclay Goodrow—Matt Rempe

Ryan Lindgren—Adam Fox
K’Andre Miller—Jacob Trouba
Erik Gustafsson—Brayden Schneider

Jonathan Quick
Igor Shesterkin

Injured — Filip Cythil (concussions), Blake Wheeler (leg)

Columbus Blue Jackets

Johnny Gaudreau—Boone Jenner—Jack Roslovic
Yegor Chinakov—Dmitry Voronkov—Kirill Marchenko
Kent Johnson—Cole Sillinger—Alexander Nylander
Justin Danforth—Sean Kuraly—Mathieu Oliver

Zach Werenski—Adam Boqvist
Ivan Provorov—Damon Severson
Jake Bean—Erik Gudbranson

Elvis Merzlikins
Daniil Tarasov

Scratched — Alexandre Texier, Andrew Peeke

Injured — Adam Fantilli (calf laceration), Patrik Laine (NHLPA Program)

Players to Watch

New York — Vincent Throchek — the all star is continuing his successful season with an assist last night on the opening goal.

Columbus — Alex Nylander — Blue Jackets debut game tonight

Predicted Final Score

NYR - 5

CBJ - 2

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