"Blue Jackets Face Make-or-Break Season: Can They Turn Around Fortunes and Reach the Playoffs? The Columbus Blue Jackets have been stuck in a rut, failing to make the postseason since 2019. As the 2026-27 season gets underway, the pressure is mounting on the team to turn around their fortunes and inject some much-needed life into the franchise. With a talented young core and a mix of veteran leadership, the Blue Jackets have the potential to make a deep run in the playoffs. However, they'll need to address their inconsistent defense and find a way to outscore opponents if they hope to make a splash in the competitive Metropolitan Division. Can they finally break through and bring playoff hockey back to Columbus?"

The Blue Jackets haven't made the real playoffs since 2019. The vibes around this season are, as of now, not good. What can they do to turn around perceptions and get into the postseason in 2026-27?