nhl Game Recap
Columbus Blue Jackets vs New York Rangers Wrap - New York Wins 4-0
Chris Kreider scored a pair of goals against the Blue Jackets as New York handed Columbus a 4-0 defeat on Friday at Madison Square Garden.
Bettors who backed the Rangers were rewarded as -201 favorites at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 5.5.
New York got goals from Chris Kreider(2), Alexis Lafreniere, and Ryan Strome in the victory. Strome opened the scoring at 12:29 of the first period.
Igor Shesterkin turned in a 31-save effort for the Rangers.
Columbus got a 33-stop effort from Elvis Merzlikins in the loss.
New York scored 2 times on 3 chances on the power play, while Columbus went 0-for-3 with the man advantage.
New York outshot Columbus 37-31 in the game.
Next game, New York takes its act on the road to face Seattle looking for another win. For Columbus, they head on the road to face New Jersey.