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. The Rangers have a +one scoring differential, with 191 total goals scored and 190 allowed.

The Blue Jackets have been one of the best stories in sports this year. GM Don Waddell did not want to mess with that at the trade deadline.

New forwards Luke Kunin, Christian Fischer give Blue Jackets needed depth to make their final push in a tight race for a playoff spot.

The Blue Jackets beat the Detroit Red Wings 5-3 last Saturday in a Stadium Series outdoor game in Ohio Stadium, but they were badly outplayed for much of the night. When coupled with the two losses this week in the Sunshine State, it’s not a pretty picture.