"Blue Jackets Face Postseason Drought: Can Columbus Break the Curse? The Columbus Blue Jackets have been stuck in a postseason drought for three years, and it's clear that they're eager to break the cycle. Despite a promising 40-30-12 record last season, which earned them a fifth-place finish in the Metropolitan Division, the team's late-season slump ultimately cost them a spot in the playoffs. Now, with a new season on the horizon, the Blue Jackets are looking to bounce back and make a push for the postseason. But can they overcome their recent struggles and return to the playoffs for the first time since 2020?"

Columbus has not qualified for the postseason since 2019-20. The Blue Jackets came close last season but went 2-8-1 in their final 11 games, finishing fifth in the Metropolitan Division (40-30-12), ...