N.Y. Rangers Secure Dramatic Shootout Win Over Columbus, 2-1

UPDATE: The N.Y. Rangers clinched a thrilling 2-1 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets in a shootout that just concluded. This decisive win took place on July 15, 2025, and has major implications as the Rangers continue to push for playoff positioning.

The game unfolded with no scoring in the first period. The tension built as penalties were handed out, notably when Raddysh of the Rangers faced a penalty shot for interference on a breakaway at 16:19 of the first period but failed to convert.

In the second period, excitement surged as Mika Zibanejad scored his sixth goal of the season on the power play at 5:42, assisted by Artemi Panarin and Adam Fox. Columbus responded with an equalizer when Ivan Voronkov netted his seventh goal at 15:20, benefiting from assists by Marchenko and Werenski on another power play.

Both teams faced several penalties throughout the period, with the Rangers managing to go 1 for 2 on power-play opportunities while the Blue Jackets matched that record. The intensity escalated with fights breaking out between Carrick (Rangers) and Olivier (Blue Jackets) at 15:57.

As the third period progressed, neither team could break the deadlock, leading to a tense overtime that also ended scoreless. The game shifted to a shootout, where the Rangers secured victory with Keandre Miller scoring while both Panarin and Trocheck were unable to find the net. Columbus struggled as Shesterkin stood strong, denying all attempts from their shooters, including Johnson.

Final shots on goal reflected the Rangers’ dominance with 32 to Columbus’s 24. The Rangers’ goalie, Igor Shesterkin, improved to a record of 7-6-2, making 23 saves against 24 shots. Columbus’s Greaves also had a solid game, stopping 31 shots but ultimately fell short.

With 16,298 fans in attendance at Madison Square Garden, the atmosphere was electric as the Rangers celebrated a crucial win. This latest victory not only boosts team morale but also keeps them in contention as the season heats up.

Stay tuned for ongoing coverage as the Rangers look to maintain their momentum in the upcoming games!