See Columbus Blue Jackets' updated playoff path after win over Montreal
The Columbus Blue Jackets' NHL playoff odds increased to 24% after a recent win. They have two games left.
The Blue Jackets have a little more glimpse of hope to make the NHL playoffs. On April 11, the Jackets picked up a much-needed 5-2 win against the Montreal Canadiens on the road. Charlie Coyle, Khiril Marchenko and Adam Fantilli each picked up two points in the victory.
Less than three weeks ago, the Blue Jackets had over a 90% chance to make the playoffs, according to various projections. After hitting 14. 2% after a 5-0 loss to the Sabres, the Blue Jackets' odds have increased to 24% on MoneyPuck .
The Blue Jackets have a two-game homestand remaining to attempt to will their way back into the playoff picture. What is the Columbus Blue Jackets ' remaining path to the Stanley Cup playoffs in 2026? According to NHL.
com's latest standings, only one playoff spot remains up for grabs. The Ottawa Senators clinched a playoff spot with their April 11 win over the New York Islanders, correspondingly eliminating the remaining Metropolitan Division teams in the hunt from the wild card race. The final Metropolitan Division playoff berth is a battle among the Philadelphia Flyers, Blue Jackets, Islanders and Washington Capitals.