The Columbus Blue Jackets have eight games remaining, and are currently out of the playoff picture after last night’s debacle. This week is huge, and every game from here on out matters for not only the Blue Jackets, but other teams in the playoff race. There are nine teams in the Eastern Conference competing for just eight spots, and there’s going to be scoreboard watching up and down the eastern seaboard as the season comes to a close.
Here’s what each team in the race faces over the next week. (Philadelphia was excluded, because no, they’re not making it, despite what NBC is trying make happen)
at Philadelphia Flyers - Saturday, March 23
Arizona Coyotes - Sunday, March 24
at Columbus Blue Jackets - Tuesday, March 26
at Winnipeg Jets - Thursday, March 28
The Islanders have a tough week ahead, with three out of four games on the road including one visiting Nationwide Arena to take on the Columbus Blue Jackets.