We’re in the home stretch of the NHL season, with the Columbus Blue Jackets having just nine games remaining on the schedule. What is worth watching here?
Elimination
First, the bad news. This week we will most likely see the Jackets officially eliminated from postseason contention. They are 16 points back of the Washington Capitals for the eighth seed, and can only earn a maximum of 18 more points. A Capitals win or Jackets loss would seal the deal.
There’s still a chance to play spoiler: we visit the Kings and host the Oilers, and those teams are jockeying for seeding in the Pacific, and trying to hold off the Golden Knights.