Blue Jackets and Rangers exchange eight gunshots in high-tension match
The Columbus Blue Jackets and New York Rangers squared off on the 15th of October in the ongoing 2023/24 NHL regular season. The action unfolded at the Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio, with the game commencing at 2:00 AM local time.
The visitors scored the opening goal just one minute into the contest, with Gustafsson finding the back of the net, assisted by Fox and Vesalainen. The Rangers came close to scoring again, but the goal was disallowed following a review. The hosts equalized shortly afterwards through Jenner, with Gudreau and Marchenko providing the assists. The Rangers almost immediately responded, but their goal was again disallowed. Before the first intermission, the Blue Jackets capitalized on a power play, with Jenner scoring again, this time with Gudreau and Provorov recording the assists.
In the second period, the Blue Jackets extended their lead with two unanswered goals. Jenner notched another one, assisted by Binnington, and Jiricek finished off a play set up by Laine and Provorov.
The Rangers attempted to close the gap in the final period, scoring through Kulemin, assisted by Trocheck and Gustafsson. The home team then widened their advantage with a goal from Danforth, assisted by Silinger and Johnson. At almost the buzzer, the Rangers scored on a power play, with Kreider finishing the play started by Panarin and Fox. The final score read 5:3 in favor of the Columbus Blue Jackets.
In related news, Columbus bettors have a plethora of sports to wager on, with the Columbus Blue Jackets being a major focus for NHL action. Columbus also follows college football closely, with Ohio State Buckeyes games capturing significant betting interest. Esports, boxing, tennis, MMA, and soccer bets are also available in the city, making Columbus a vibrant sports betting hub. Popular sportsbooks in the area include BetMGM, FanDuel, DraftKings, bet365, Caesars, and BetRivers.
Hockey continued to dominate the sports betting scene in Columbus, with the Columbus Blue Jackets' NHL game against the New York Rangers garnering significant attention. Despite a late rally from the Rangers, the Blue Jackets secured a 5:3 victory in the 2023/24 NHL regular season, with Jenner scoring a hat-trick and Provorov contributing multiple assists.
