Columbus Blue Jackets vs New York Rangers, Jan. 3, 2027
Columbus Blue Jackets4-5-0, 8 pts- 5:00 PMCT
- 4:00 PMMT
- 3:00 PMPT
New York Rangers7-5-1, 15 ptsThe Columbus Blue Jackets visit the New York Rangers on Sunday, Jan. 3, 2027. Puck drop is 6:00 PM ET on MSG. The Blue Jackets arrive at 4-5-0 and the Rangers at 7-5-1. The clubs have met once already in 2026-27 and the Blue Jackets lead the season series 1-0.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Jan 3 | MSG | Scheduled |
Blue Jackets vs Rangers Game Details
The fixed facts for this game in one place. The Rangers play at Madison Square Garden in New York.
| Matchup | Columbus Blue Jackets at New York Rangers |
|---|---|
| Date | Sunday, Jan. 3, 2027 |
| Puck drop | 6:00 PM ET |
| Status | Scheduled |
| TV | MSG |
| Venue | Madison Square Garden, New York |
| Home team | New York Rangers (New York, United States) |
| Away team | Columbus Blue Jackets |
| Game type | Regular season |
| Season | 2026-27 |
What Time Does Blue Jackets vs Rangers Start?
The Blue Jackets vs Rangers start time is 6:00 PM ET on Sunday, Jan. 3, 2027. That is 5:00 PM Central, 4:00 PM Mountain and 3:00 PM Pacific.
| Time zone | Start | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern (ET) | 6:00 PM | New York, Columbus |
| Central (CT) | 5:00 PM | |
| Mountain (MT) | 4:00 PM | |
| Pacific (PT) | 3:00 PM | |
| Atlantic (AT) | 7:00 PM | |
| Newfoundland (NT) | 7:30 PM | |
| Your time |
How to Watch Blue Jackets vs Rangers
Columbus Blue Jackets at New York Rangers is on MSG, with puck drop at 6:00 PM ET.
National NHL games in the United States air on ESPN, ABC, TNT, truTV and ESPN+. Games outside those windows go to the regional networks for the New York and Columbus markets.
Blue Jackets vs Rangers in 2026-27: Head to Head
The Blue Jackets and the Rangers meet 4 times in 2026-27. 1 game has been played and the Blue Jackets lead the season series 1-0. Every meeting is listed below with its result or start time, and each one opens that game's own page.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Oct 17 | New York RangersNYR0Columbus Blue JacketsCBJ1 0-0, 0-0, 0-0, OT 0-1 | MSG | Final/OT | |
| Sun, Dec 13 | Columbus Blue JacketsCBJNew York RangersNYR | MSG | Scheduled | |
| Sun, Jan 3 | MSG | Scheduled | ||
| Tue, Jan 5 | New York RangersNYRColumbus Blue JacketsCBJ | MSG | Scheduled |
Form and Standings: Blue Jackets and Rangers
The Blue Jackets are 4-5-0, 8th in the Metropolitan Division with 8 points and a last-10 record of 4-5-0. The Rangers are 7-5-1, 2nd in the Metropolitan with 15 points and 5-4-1 in their last 10.
| Team | GP | Record | PTS | Home | Away | GF | GA | Streak | Last 10 | Last 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 4-5-0 | 8 | 4-3-0 | 0-2-0 | 22 | 30 | W1 | 4-5-0 | WLLWL | |
| 13 | 7-5-1 | 15 | 6-0-0 | 1-5-1 | 41 | 36 | L2 | 5-4-1 | LLWOTL |
Next Game for the Blue Jackets and the Rangers
Columbus Blue Jackets
The Blue Jackets next play vs New York Rangers on Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2027 at 7:00 PM ET on MSG.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Jan 5 | New York RangersNYRColumbus Blue JacketsCBJ | MSG | Scheduled |
New York Rangers
The Rangers next play at Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2027 at 7:00 PM ET on MSG.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Jan 5 | New York RangersNYRColumbus Blue JacketsCBJ | MSG | Scheduled |
FAQ About Blue Jackets vs Rangers
What time is Blue Jackets vs Rangers on Jan. 3?
6:00 PM ET (5:00 PM CT, 4:00 PM MT, 3:00 PM PT). Atlantic, Newfoundland and your own local time are in the start-time table above.
What channel is Blue Jackets vs Rangers on?
The game is on MSG. National games also stream on ESPN+ in the United States; in Canada the Sportsnet windows apply.
Where is Blue Jackets vs Rangers being played?
At Madison Square Garden in New York, home of the New York Rangers. The Columbus Blue Jackets are the visiting team.
Who has the better record, the Blue Jackets or the Rangers?
The Rangers. They are 7-5-1 with 15 points, against 4-5-0 and 8 points for the Blue Jackets.
How many times do the Blue Jackets and Rangers play in 2026-27?
4 times. 1 game has been played and the Blue Jackets lead the season series 1-0.
Does Blue Jackets vs Rangers count in the standings?
Yes. It is a regular-season game: two points for a win, one for a loss in overtime or a shootout.
What time does Blue Jackets vs Rangers end?
A regular-season NHL game runs about 2 hours 30 minutes, so this one should end around 8:30 PM ET. Overtime adds up to five minutes, and a shootout a few more.
Is Blue Jackets vs Rangers on national TV?
No. MSG is a regional broadcast, shown in the New York and Columbus markets. Outside those markets it needs an out-of-market package.
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