Blue Jackets Defeat Rangers 6-3

Adam Fantilli scores twice as Columbus extends point streak to 11 games

Mar. 20, 2026 at 6:02am

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The Columbus Blue Jackets defeated the New York Rangers 6-3 on Thursday night. Adam Fantilli scored two goals, including an empty-netter, to surpass 20 goals on the season. Boone Jenner, Isac Lundestrom, Conor Garland, and Damon Severson also scored for the Blue Jackets, who extended their point streak to 11 games. Mika Zibanejad and Alexis Lafreniere scored for the Rangers, who have lost three straight games.

Why it matters

The Blue Jackets' impressive run has kept them in the playoff hunt in the competitive Metropolitan Division, while the Rangers' recent struggles have seen them slip down the standings in the Eastern Conference.

The details

Adam Fantilli scored twice for the Blue Jackets, including a power-play goal in the second period to make it 4-2. Boone Jenner broke a 2-2 tie in the second period, and Damon Severson added an insurance goal in the third. Mika Zibanejad and Alexis Lafreniere scored for the Rangers, who were unable to complete the comeback.

  • The game was played on Thursday, March 20, 2026.
  • Lafreniere's power-play goal came 50 seconds into the third period.
  • Severson's goal came at 6:12 of the third period.
  • Fantilli's empty-net goal came with 2:54 left in the game.
  • Trocheck scored a short-handed goal 5:41 into the first period to give the Rangers a 1-0 lead.

The players

Adam Fantilli

A forward for the Columbus Blue Jackets who scored two goals in the game, surpassing 20 goals on the season.

Boone Jenner

The Blue Jackets' captain who had a goal and an assist in the game.

Mika Zibanejad

A forward for the New York Rangers who scored a goal and had an assist.

Alexis Lafreniere

A forward for the New York Rangers who scored a power-play goal in the third period.

Igor Shesterkin

The Rangers' goaltender who made 31 saves in the game.

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What they’re saying

“We must keep this momentum going as we push for the playoffs.”

— Boone Jenner, Blue Jackets Captain

“We need to find a way to turn this around and get back in the win column.”

— Mika Zibanejad, Rangers Forward

What’s next

The Blue Jackets will look to continue their strong play as they push for a playoff spot, while the Rangers will try to end their three-game losing streak.

The takeaway

The Blue Jackets' impressive run has kept them in the playoff hunt, while the Rangers' recent struggles have seen them slip down the standings. This game highlighted the contrasting fortunes of the two teams as the season winds down.