Columbus at New York

The New York Rangers are home after a two-game trek, as well as playing three of the last four on the road. They have been an erratic team, saddled with a losing record because of a weak defense, #25 in goals allowed. 35-year old goalie Henrik Lundqvist is in decline, allowing four goals in three of his last five. His .902 save percentage is #41 in the NHL and his 3.08 goals against average is #37. The Rangers are 3-8 against the Eastern Conference and face a talented and balanced Columbus squad with a winning record both home and away. The Blue Jackets are top eight in the NHL in goals scored allowed and penalty killing and have won eight of 11. Columbus defeated the Rangers 3-1 last month and is 36-16 against a team with a losing record. Play Columbus.