The Columbus Blue Jackets sit at 15-14-1 and are tied for sixth place in the Metropolitan Division, with games in hand on all division opponents. At their current pace, they're projected for an 85-point season (41-38-3 record), which may fall short of playoff qualification in the Eastern Conference. MoneyPuck.com gives them a 14.8% chance of making the playoffs.

Recent Game Results:

• vs Nashville (W 4-3 SO): The Blue Jackets rallied after a slow start following their COVID-19 pause. Alexandre Texier (11G, 8A in 30 games) scored, while Patrik Laine returned from injury with a goal and 7 shots in an emotional game following his father's passing.

• vs Carolina (L 7-4): Columbus suffered their first-ever loss after holding a 4-0 lead. The Hurricanes scored 7 unanswered goals after the Blue Jackets' strong start. Goalie Danila Tarasov left injured after stopping 31 of 33 shots through two periods.

Upcoming Games:

• Tuesday, Jan 4 vs Tampa Bay Lightning (21-8-5)

  • Time: 7:00 PM ET at Nationwide Arena
  • Key Lightning Players: Vasilevskiy (17-5-3, 2.21 GAA), Hedman (7G, 27A), Stamkos (16G, 23A)

• Thursday, Jan 6 at New Jersey Devils (13-15-5)

  • Time: 7:00 PM ET at Prudential Center
  • Key Devils Players: Blackwood (8-6-3, 3.22 GAA), Hamilton (7G, 13A), Bratt (9G, 20A)

• Saturday, Jan 8 vs New Jersey Devils

  • Time: 7:00 PM ET at Nationwide Arena

Special Teams:

• Blue Jackets PP: 17.1% (T-22nd)
• Blue Jackets PK: 79.0% (T-20th)

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