Columbus Blue Jackets defeat New York Rangers 1-0: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Sat, Oct 17, 2026 · NHL · New York Rangers 0, Columbus Blue Jackets 1
Columbus Blue Jackets defeated New York Rangers 1-0 on Saturday at Nationwide Arena. Kent Johnson's fourth-period goal broke a scoreless tie and held up as the game-winner. New York covered the +1.5 spread despite the loss, while the contest finished under 6.5 total.
New York Rangers vs. Columbus Blue Jackets final score and game recap
The Blue Jackets' lone goal arrived in the fourth period, ending a three-period stalemate. Dylan Garand stopped 29 of 30 shots for New York, while Jet Greaves recorded a perfect 29-for-29 night for Columbus. Johnson's marker proved decisive in a defensive showcase that saw neither team generate sustained offensive pressure.
Who covered the spread in New York Rangers vs. Columbus Blue Jackets?
New York covered the +1.5 spread as an underdog, winning the against-the-spread decision despite losing the game. Columbus entered as the -1.5 favorite but won by exactly one goal, leaving the line unchanged from open to close.
Did New York Rangers vs. Columbus Blue Jackets go over or under the total?
The game finished under 6.5, with one combined goal. The total fell 5.5 points short of the line.
How did AiQ's New York Rangers vs. Columbus Blue Jackets predictions do?
AiQ posted a 64-26 record across all graded picks on this contest.
- Moneyline: Columbus Blue Jackets at -136 – WIN (+$73.53 on a $100 bet)
- Spread: New York Rangers +1.5 – WIN
- Total: Under 6.5 – WIN
- Player props: 63-26
The model correctly identified the moneyline favorite, the underdog covering the spread, and the low-scoring nature of the game.
New York Rangers vs. Columbus Blue Jackets player prop results
AiQ's player-prop record stood at 63-26. All 12 listed props settled under their 1.5-goal lines, reflecting the defensive nature of the contest:
- Erik Gudbranson under 1.5 goals – actual 0 – WIN
- Tye Kartye under 1.5 goals – actual 0 – WIN
- Noah Laba under 1.5 goals – actual 0 – WIN
- Oliver Bjorkstrand under 1.5 goals – actual 0 – WIN
- Sean Durzi under 1.5 goals – actual 0 – WIN
- Danton Heinen under 1.5 goals – actual 0 – WIN
- Will Cuylle under 1.5 goals – actual 0 – WIN
- Adam Fox under 1.5 goals – actual 0 – WIN
- Zach Werenski under 1.5 goals – actual 0 – WIN
- Sean Monahan under 1.5 goals – actual 0 – WIN
- Vladislav Gavrikov under 1.5 goals – actual 0 – WIN
- Gabe Perreault under 1.5 goals – actual 0 – WIN
Seventy-seven additional AiQ player-prop picks not listed are included in the 63-26 record.
New York Rangers vs. Columbus Blue Jackets game prop results: first period and team totals
- First-period moneyline: tied, bets refunded
- New York Rangers team total 3.5: Under (paid -210); Rangers scored 0
- First-period total 1.5: Under (paid +105); 0 goals were recorded
- Columbus Blue Jackets team total 3.5: Under (paid -138); Blue Jackets scored 1
New York Rangers vs. Columbus Blue Jackets odds: sportsbook value and line movement
The closing moneyline listed New York Rangers at +113 and Columbus Blue Jackets at -136, implying a 45% win probability for the Rangers and 55% for the Jackets after removing vig. The bookmaker's margin was 4.6%. AiQ's pre-game expected value calculation used a -132 price, yielding -3.4% EV. The model liked the side but found the market price unfavorable. The market's implied 55% chance matched AiQ's calibrated estimate.
New York Rangers and Columbus Blue Jackets betting trends: 2026-27 season
New York enters its matchup with Toronto on a two-game losing streak, having dropped to 6-4 overall. The Rangers remain unbeaten at home (5-0) but have struggled on the road (1-4). Against the spread, they sit 7-3 across 10 games with a recorded spread, while splitting evenly 5-5 on the over-under in those same contests.
Columbus improved to 3-3 with the victory but remains winless against the spread (0-5 in five games with a recorded spread). The Blue Jackets are 2-3 on the over-under in those five outings.
What's next for New York Rangers and Columbus Blue Jackets?
The Blue Jackets host Toronto on Tuesday, October 20. New York travels to Toronto to face the Maple Leafs on Thursday, October 22.