Van Riemsdyk scored two goals in Thursday's 4-1 win over the Sharks. The 35-year-old winger delivered his second multi-goal performance in January, tipping home a Damon Severson shot early in the second period before icing the game with an empty-netter late in the third.

James van Riemsdyk appeared on Morning Cuppa Hockey with Jonny Lazarus and Colby Cohen and reflected on his time with the Toronto Maple Leafs. The Columbus Blue Jackets forward spoke very highly of his time with the Maple Leafs.

The Columbus Blue Jackets visit the New York Rangers after James van Riemsdyk scored two goals in the Blue Jackets' 4-1 win against the San Jose Sharks.

The Blue Jackets jumped up by three goals, which was too much for the struggling Sharks. The Jackets would put away San Jose 4-1.

A strong first two periods helped the Blue Jackets survive a third-period push from the Sharks before van Riemsdyk found the empty net.

WATCH: Blue Jackets vs. Rangers airs nationwide on NHL Network, and in the New York Market on MSG. It can be streamed live on fuboTV (free trial) or ESPN+ ($11.99 per month). Here’s how to tune in on Wednesday:

New York Rangers (21-20-3, in the Metropolitan Division) New York; Saturday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Columbus Blue Jackets visit the New York Rangers after James van Riemsdyk's two-goal game ...

Elvis Merzlikins made 18 saves to earn the goaltending win in a game that finished with the Blue Jackets holding a commanding 34-19 edge in shots. Tyler Toffoli scored the lone goal for the Sharks at 7:32 of the third, cutting the Jackets’ lead to 3-1 while spoiling Merzlikins’ shutout bid.

The game against the Rangers kicked off a stretch of eight games out of nine away from home, which continues tonight just a little to the east as the Blue Jackets take on the Islanders. Defenseman Damon Severson said the team wants to keep playing that tighter style on the road as the Jackets try to rack up points.

THROUGH GAMES OF MONDAY, JAN. 20, 2025

Igor Shesterkin made 27 saves and three more in the shootout as the host New York Rangers earned a crucial 1-0 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday night.