Looking for expert NHL player prop predictions for Oct 17, 2026? Our AI breaks down the key data from the Blue Jackets vs Rangers matchup so you can make smarter picks today.
Blue Jackets Preview:
Here are some recent player performance metrics for the top Blue Jackets players:
- Zach Werenski has a Shots on Goal line of 3.5 on FanDuel Sportsbook. He has hit this in 20% of his Last 5 Games & 50% of his Last 10 Games.
- Adam Fantilli has a Shots on Goal line of 2.5 on FanDuel Sportsbook. He has hit this in 40% of his Last 5 Games & 60% of his Last 10 Games.
Rangers Preview:
Here are some recent player performance metrics for the top Rangers players:
- Pavel Dorofeyev has a Shots on Goal line of 3.5 on FanDuel Sportsbook. He has hit this in 20% of his Last 5 Games & 40% of his Last 10 Games.
- Alexis Lafreniere has a Shots on Goal line of 2.5 on FanDuel Sportsbook. He has hit this in 60% of his Last 5 Games & 40% of his Last 10 Games.
Roster Outlook
| Blue Jackets | Rangers |
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| Starting Goalie | Starting Goalie |
| Jet Greaves | Dylan Garand |
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| Defense Pairs | Defense Pairs |
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| Injury Report | Injury Report |
| Ivan Provorov (IR) | Igor Shesterkin (IR-LT) Joseph Veleno (IR-LT) |
Blue Jackets
| Starting Goalie |
| Jet Greaves |
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| Line 2 |
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| Defense Pairs |
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| Injury Report |
| Ivan Provorov (IR) |
Rangers
| Starting Goalie |
| Dylan Garand |
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| Defense Pairs |
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| Injury Report |
| Igor Shesterkin (IR-LT) Joseph Veleno (IR-LT) |
Recent Form
Blue Jackets
Last 5 Games (2-3)
| Date | Opponent | Result | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 13 | vs FLA | L | 3-7 |
| Oct 10 | vs STL | L | 3-5 |
| Oct 9 | vs PIT | W | 3-2 |
| Oct 3 | vs UTA | L | 1-4 |
| Oct 1 | vs BUF | W | 6-3 |
Rangers
Last 5 Games (3-2)
| Date | Opponent | Result | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15 | vs NJ | L | 1-7 |
| Oct 13 | vs TB | W | 4-1 |
| Oct 11 | vs VAN | W | 6-2 |
| Oct 9 | vs WSH | L | 1-3 |
| Oct 6 | vs NYI | W | 5-2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best player prop bets for Blue Jackets vs Rangers?
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Zach Werenski from Blue Jackets has a Shots on Goal line of 3.5 on FanDuel Sportsbook. He has hit this in 20% of his Last 5 Games & 50% of his Last 10 Games.
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Pavel Dorofeyev from Rangers has a Shots on Goal line of 3.5 on FanDuel Sportsbook. He has hit this in 20% of his Last 5 Games & 40% of his Last 10 Games.
What time does Blue Jackets vs Rangers start?
The game is scheduled for 10/17/2026, 7:00:00 PM.
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