Here is the latest news and schedule outlook for the Columbus Blue Jackets as they head into the closing stretch of the 2025–26 NHL season.
The Wild Card Skid
The most pressing story surrounding the team is their playoff desperation. Columbus currently sits at 88 points (38-27-12) and 5th in the Metropolitan Division. Unfortunately, they’ve hit a wall at the worst possible time, currently riding a six-game losing streak following a tight 2-1 loss to the Winnipeg Jets last night.
They are fighting tooth and nail to stay relevant in the Eastern Conference wild card picture, but the math is getting much tighter.
Defense Making History
On a brighter note, Ivan Provorov scored the lone goal in last night’s game against Winnipeg. That tally marked the 57th goal by a Blue Jackets defenseman this season, officially setting a new franchise record for blue-line scoring.
Relying on Jet Greaves
The Jackets have had to lean on young goaltender Jet Greaves in the crease. Greaves stopped 23 shots in the recent loss to the Jets and will likely be heavily tested during the team’s upcoming road trip.
Blue Jackets Upcoming Schedule
The next seven days are absolutely make-or-break for Columbus. The schedule is grueling, featuring a difficult three-game road trip before a tough back-to-back turnaround at home.
They head out on the road to face the Detroit Red Wings, Buffalo Sabres, and Montreal Canadiens. Detroit and Buffalo are direct competitors in the Eastern Conference standings, making these vital four-point games. Montreal is having a very strong season (currently sitting at 100 points), which will make Saturday’s matchup a massive challenge.
They conclude the week on Sunday, April 12, returning to Nationwide Arena to host the Boston Bruins. This is the second half of a back-to-back weekend, which will severely test the team’s endurance.
| Date | Opponent | Location | Time (EDT) |
| Tuesday, April 7 | @ Detroit Red Wings | Little Caesars Arena | 7:00 PM |
| Thursday, April 9 | @ Buffalo Sabres | KeyBank Center | 7:00 PM |
| Saturday, April 11 | @ Montreal Canadiens | Centre Bell | 7:00 PM |
| Sunday, April 12 | vs. Boston Bruins | Nationwide Arena | 6:00 PM |
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