In a tightly contested matchup, the New York Rangers edged out the Columbus Blue Jackets 1-0, thanks to a shootout goal from Vincent Trocheck and a stellar performance from goalie Igor Shesterkin, who recorded his second shutout of the season. The Rangers have now won two straight games, improving their record to 6-1-2 in January.
Columbus, which ended a six-game winning streak, had a solid showing with goalie Daniil Tarasov making 26 saves. Shesterkin faced 27 shots, ultimately denying Columbus players Adam Fantilli and Kirill Marchenko during the shootout.