NHL Playoffs on the Line: Blue Jackets' Season Hopes Hang in Balance As the National Hockey League regular season enters its final stretch, the Columbus Blue Jackets find themselves in a heated battle for a coveted playoff spot. With just three games remaining, the Blue Jackets sit two points behind the Philadelphia Flyers for third place in the Metropolitan Division, while the New York Islanders are sandwiched in between the two clubs. The Blue Jackets' season-long push for the playoffs has come down to a nail-biting finish, and a strong showing in their final games could propel them into the postseason. But with the stakes high and the competition fierce, can Columbus secure the wins they need to stay in the hunt for a coveted playoff spot?


With just three games to go, the Blue Jackets (90 points) sit two points behind Philadelphia (92) for third in the Metropolitan Division, with the Islanders (91) between the two clubs. Columbus also ...