New York Rangers vs Columbus Blue Jackets, Jan. 5, 2027
New York Rangers7-5-1, 15 pts- 6:00 PMCT
- 5:00 PMMT
- 4:00 PMPT
Columbus Blue Jackets4-5-0, 8 ptsThe New York Rangers visit the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2027. Puck drop is 7:00 PM ET on MSG. The Rangers arrive at 7-5-1 and the Blue Jackets at 4-5-0. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Jan 5 | MSG | Scheduled |
Rangers vs Blue Jackets Game Details
The fixed facts for this game in one place. The Blue Jackets play at Nationwide Arena in Columbus.
| Matchup | New York Rangers at Columbus Blue Jackets |
|---|---|
| Date | Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2027 |
| Puck drop | 7:00 PM ET |
| Status | Scheduled |
| TV | MSG |
| Venue | Nationwide Arena, Columbus |
| Home team | Columbus Blue Jackets (Columbus, United States) |
| Away team | New York Rangers |
| Game type | Regular season |
| Season | 2026-27 |
What Time Does Rangers vs Blue Jackets Start?
The Rangers vs Blue Jackets start time is 7:00 PM ET on Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2027. That is 6:00 PM Central, 5:00 PM Mountain and 4:00 PM Pacific.
| Time zone | Start | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern (ET) | 7:00 PM | Columbus, New York |
| Central (CT) | 6:00 PM | |
| Mountain (MT) | 5:00 PM | |
| Pacific (PT) | 4:00 PM | |
| Atlantic (AT) | 8:00 PM | |
| Newfoundland (NT) | 8:30 PM | |
| Your time |
How to Watch Rangers vs Blue Jackets
New York Rangers at Columbus Blue Jackets is on MSG, with puck drop at 7:00 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 Columbus and New York markets.
Rangers vs Blue Jackets in 2026-27: Head to Head
The Rangers and the Blue Jackets 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 | Columbus Blue JacketsCBJNew York RangersNYR | MSG | Scheduled | |
| Tue, Jan 5 | MSG | Scheduled |
Form and Standings: Rangers and Blue Jackets
The Rangers are 7-5-1, 2nd in the Metropolitan Division with 15 points and a last-10 record of 5-4-1. The Blue Jackets are 4-5-0, 8th in the Metropolitan with 8 points and 4-5-0 in their last 10.
| Team | GP | Record | PTS | Home | Away | GF | GA | Streak | Last 10 | Last 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 7-5-1 | 15 | 6-0-0 | 1-5-1 | 41 | 36 | L2 | 5-4-1 | LLWOTL | |
| 9 | 4-5-0 | 8 | 4-3-0 | 0-2-0 | 22 | 30 | W1 | 4-5-0 | WLLWL |
Next Game for the Rangers and the Blue Jackets
New York Rangers
The Rangers next play vs Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday, Jan. 7, 2027 at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Jan 7 |  Chicago BlackhawksCHINew York RangersNYR | ESPN | Scheduled |
Columbus Blue Jackets
The Blue Jackets next play at New Jersey Devils on Thursday, Jan. 7, 2027 at 7:00 PM ET on MSG.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Jan 7 | Columbus Blue JacketsCBJ New Jersey DevilsNJD | MSG | Scheduled |
FAQ About Rangers vs Blue Jackets
What time is Rangers vs Blue Jackets on Jan. 5?
7:00 PM ET (6:00 PM CT, 5:00 PM MT, 4:00 PM PT). Atlantic, Newfoundland and your own local time are in the start-time table above.
What channel is Rangers vs Blue Jackets on?
The game is on MSG. National games also stream on ESPN+ in the United States; in Canada the Sportsnet windows apply.
Where is Rangers vs Blue Jackets being played?
At Nationwide Arena in Columbus, home of the Columbus Blue Jackets. The New York Rangers are the visiting team.
Who has the better record, the Rangers or the Blue Jackets?
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 Rangers and Blue Jackets play in 2026-27?
4 times. 1 game has been played and the Blue Jackets lead the season series 1-0.
Does Rangers vs Blue Jackets 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 Rangers vs Blue Jackets end?
A regular-season NHL game runs about 2 hours 30 minutes, so this one should end around 9:30 PM ET. Overtime adds up to five minutes, and a shootout a few more.
Is Rangers vs Blue Jackets on national TV?
No. MSG is a regional broadcast, shown in the Columbus and New York markets. Outside those markets it needs an out-of-market package.
Updated All times Eastern Time (ET)