The Columbus Blue Jackets could see their playoff hopes fade even further tonight in their game against the Ottawa Senators.
If the Senators are able to win tonight, they would clinch a playoff berth. This would be their first playoff appearance since the 2016-17 season. If that were to happen, the Blue Jackets would need to come away with at least one point to avoid being officially eliminated — essentially putting their playoff hopes to bed.
Unfortunately, they failed to collect a possible four points this past weekend as they were shutout by the Toronto Maple Leafs and the aforementioned Senators.
As of right now, the Blue Jackets sit eight points behind the Montreal Canadiens for the final wild card spot in the East, and they will need all the wins they can get.
Tonight, they look to change that fortune, pick up a huge two points, and prevent Ottawa from clinching a playoff berth.
Columbus Blue Jackets Lines, Defensive Pairings, & Scratches For Tonight's Game vs. Ottawa Senators
The Columbus Blue Jackets and Ottawa Senators play the third and final game of the season series tonight at Nationwide Arena.
Columbus Blue Jackets (77 pts) vs. Ottawa Senators (90 pts) Game Preview
The Columbus Blue Jackets and Ottawa Senators play the third and final game of the season series tonight at Nationwide Arena.
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