Zach Werenski passes Rick Nash in career assists, seven goals sets new franchise high with games netting six or more: 6 takeaways

Adam Fantilli registered his second career hat trick and Mathieu Olivier and Dante Fabbro each added a goal and an assist as the visiting Columbus Blue Jackets pulled away for a 7-3 victory over the New York Rangers on Sunday night.

They’ve battled injuries for most of the season, including their starting goaltender, Igor Shesterkin, and star defenseman, Adam Fox. The poor luck caused the Rangers to sit outside a playoff spot as we approach the NHL Trade Deadline.

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It was fitting that, one day after the NHL trade deadline, the Rangers blew a second consecutive third period lead — one that underscored the club’s defensive liabilities. After shutting out the Nashville Predators and New York Islanders at home early in the week,