I almost feel like I'm cheating on the Blue Jackets here in not playing them +1.5 at home as we have done almost all season and nearly can afford a Kia -- not that I want one -- because of it. But most of those wins have been with Columbus No. 1 Elvis Merzlikins in net and he's getting today off. Backup Daniil Tarasov has a 3.54 GAA in 16 outings. In addition, the Rangers welcome back star defenseman and former Norris Trophy winner Adam Fox from injured reserve. New York is 7-3-3 in its last 13 road games and since Jan. 5, the team's 17 road points are the fourth most in the NHL.