UPDATE: The N.Y. Rangers triumphed in a nail-biting shootout against the Columbus Blue Jackets, winning 2-1 on July 15, 2025. This victory solidifies their position in the playoff race and comes as a much-needed boost for the team.
The game unfolded at the Madison Square Garden in New York, where a crowd of 16,298 fans witnessed a gripping contest. After a scoreless first period, the action heated up in the second.
At just 5:42 into the second period, Mika Zibanejad scored the first goal for the Rangers, capitalizing on a power play with assists from Artemi Panarin and Adam Fox. However, the Blue Jackets responded fiercely, with Ivan Voronkov equalizing at 15:20, also during a power play, assisted by Marchenko and Werenski.
Throughout the game, both teams faced multiple penalties, including a pivotal interference call that led to a penalty shot for the Rangers at 16:19 in the first period. Despite the opportunities, neither team could break the tie in the third period, leading to an intense shootout.
In the shootout, the Rangers converted 1 of their 3 attempts, with K’Andre Miller scoring the decisive goal after misses from Panarin and Vincent Trocheck. The Blue Jackets managed to convert 1 of their attempts, but Igor Shesterkin made crucial saves to secure the victory.
The Rangers outshot the Blue Jackets 32 to 24, with Shesterkin recording 23 saves to improve his record to 7-6-2. Meanwhile, Columbus goalie Greaves made 31 saves, bringing his record to 5-4-2.
This hard-fought win not only boosts the Rangers’ morale but also keeps them competitive in the tight race for playoff spots. Fans and analysts will be watching closely as the season progresses, with the next game set for July 17 against the Washington Capitals.
Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story as the Rangers aim to maintain their momentum.
