Columbus Blue Jackets playoff tracker: monitoring the push for a postseason spot
Follow the Blue Jackets' surprising drive to earn a playoff spot within a logjam of teams vying for the postseason in the NHL's Eastern Conference.
Shesterkin gets 5th shutout of season and Rangers top Blue Jackets 4-0 to move into playoff position
Vincent Trocheck scored twice in the third period, Igor Shesterkin made 18 saves for his fifth shutout this season and the New York Rangers leapfrogged Columbus for the second Eastern Conference wild-card playoff spot with a 4-0 victory over the Blue Jackets.
3 Takeaways From the Blue Jackets’ Second Straight Shutout Loss at Home
Here are three takeaways from the Blue Jackets' 4-0 shutout loss to the Rangers on Saturday, which bounced them out of playoff position.
Rangers blank rival Blue Jackets to storm into second wild-card spot
Because with 15 games left in the regular season, the Blueshirts are back in the playoff picture after a dominant 4-0 over the Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena pushed them directly ahead of Columbus and into the second wild card spot.
Columbus Blue Jackets flattened by Florida Panthers: 4 takeaways
Panthers' imposing defense leaves Blue Jackets little room, forcing Merzlikins to dazzle while keeping it close: 4 takeaways
Blue Jackets look nervous, panicked vs. Rangers as they fall out of playoff spot
Columbus, one of the NHL's highest-scoring clubs all season, has now endured three shutouts in its last five games.
Blue Jackets Fall Out Of Wild Card Spot After Being Shutout In Back-to-Back Games
Just a few days ago, almost every Columbus Blue Jackets fan and journalist was talking about how the team could pull within two points of the New Jersey Devils for third in the Metro. Unfortunately, they lost to the Devils and fell six points back.
Rangers move into second wild card spot with shutout win over Columbus
The Rangers moved ahead of the Blue Jackets in the playoff standings as Shesterkin made 21 saves for the shutout.
Rangers Trap Blue Jackets in a Straight Jacket to overtake Playoff Spot
The Rangers silence the cannon with a dominant 4-0 win over Columbus, taking sole possession of an Eastern Conference Wild-Card spot. Igor Shesterkin shined, Artemi Panarin stayed hot, and the Blueshirts took control of their own destiny.
Columbus Blue Jackets vs. New York Rangers - Game Highlights
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Blue Jackets Drop Out of Wildcard Spot With Shutout Loss to Rangers
The Columbus Blue Jackets had another chance to break their funk on Saturday night against the team right behind them in the standings. However, it was more of the same frustration for the Blue Jackets in front of another sellout crowd at Nationwide Arena.
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Recap: Lightning 6, Blue Jackets 2
The Lightning needed less than 90 seconds in period two before ballooning their lead, as Jake Guentzel redirected a Victor ...
How Mika Zibanejad’s aggressiveness helped Rangers bounce back vs. Blue Jackets: 4 takeaways
Strong defense and more good goaltending helped the Rangers beat Columbus 4-0 and put the team in a playoff position.
Columbus Blue Jackets stung by New Jersey Devils to conclude ugly road trip
Falling behind 3-0 in the first period, the Blue Jackets couldn't pull off a comeback despite two more goals for Olivier.
Adin Hill, Golden Knights shutout Blue Jackets in win
Adin Hill made 27 saves in posting his fourth shutout of the season and the 11th of his career in the Vegas Golden Knights' 4 ...