Blue Jackets, Rangers meet in critical Metro showdown

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PREVIEW: Blue Jackets, Rangers meet in critical Metro showdown
Blue Jackets, Rangers jostle for position with postseason in view
The Columbus Blue Jackets and New York Rangers will become well-acquainted with each other over the next week, and how those games unfold eventually could determine which Metropolitan Division team reaches the postseason.
Blue Jackets take on the Rangers in Metropolitan Division action
Blue Jackets +112; over/under is 6.5 BOTTOM LINE: The Columbus Blue Jackets visit the New York Rangers for a matchup within the Metropolitan Division Sunday. New York is 10-9-1 against the Metropolitan Division and 31-26-6 overall.

Rangers, Senators and OT

How Senators channeled their emotions in comeback victory over Rangers
Senators storm back for OT win over Rangers
Brady Tkachuk scored his second goal of the game 33 seconds into overtime as the host Ottawa Senators stormed back for a 4-3 victory over the New York Rangers Saturday afternoon to move into the Eastern Conference's first wild-card spot.
Brady Tkachuk scores twice including in OT to give Senators 4-3 win over Rangers
Rangers blow chance to make wild-card statement in brutal OT loss to Senators
By losing to Ottawa, 4-3, in overtime Saturday afternoon at Canadian Tire Center after captain Brady Tkachuk won it in OT, the Rangers let a prime opportunity to assert themselves in the top wild-card spot in the East pass them by. To put it into perspective: This weekend was the ultimate moment.
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Postgame takeaways: NY Rangers blow chance to pass Senators in playoff race
Another third-period lead was wasted, leaving the Blueshirts on outside of the Eastern Conference playoff picture.
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Takeaways: Rangers let opportunity slip away in final test before deadline
The OT loss, coupled with the Senators’ 4-3 win over the Blackhawks, leaves the Rangers in a tie for the Eastern Conference’s final wild-card spot, although they trail the Sens based on points percentage. It just so happens the two playoff hopefuls will meet in Ottawa for a Saturday matinee that will have major ramifications on the standings.
Rangers ink former 1st-round pick to 2-year contract
The New York Rangers made an under-the-radar move on Friday, re-signing defenseman Urho Vaakanainen to a two-year contract.