Columbus Blue Jackets Playoffs 2027
The Columbus Blue Jackets are 1-1-0, 2 points, 6th in the Metropolitan. They are level on points with the second wild card in the East. Next: home to the Pittsburgh Penguins, Fri, Oct 9 · 7:00 PM EDT on CBJNHL.

Metropolitan Standings
| # | Team | GP | W-L-OTL | PTS | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 2-0-0 | 4 | +8 | |
| 2 | 3 | 2-1-0 | 4 | +3 | |
| 3 | 3 | 1-1-1 | 3 | -3 | |
| 4 | 2 | 1-1-0 | 2 | +5 | |
| 5 | 2 | 1-1-0 | 2 | +1 | |
| 6 | 2 | 1-1-0 | 2 | 0 | |
| 7 | 2 | 1-1-0 | 2 | -5 | |
| 8 | 3 | 0-1-2 | 2 | -9 |
Top three qualify; then the two best remaining teams in the conference take the wild cards. Full East playoff picture →
Blue Jackets Schedule and Results
| Date | Opponent | Result / time |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 1 | vs | W 6-3 |
| Oct 3 | vs | L 1-4 |
| Oct 9 | vs | 7:00 PM |
| Oct 10 | at | 7:00 PM |
| Oct 13 | vs | 6:15 PM |
| Oct 17 | vs | 7:00 PM |
| Oct 18 | at | 6:00 PM |
| Oct 20 | vs | 7:00 PM |
| Oct 24 | vs | 7:00 PM |
| Oct 27 | at | 7:00 PM |
Times Eastern. Last five results and the next eight games.
This Columbus Blue Jackets playoffs page refreshes after every Blue Jackets game: record, points, division place, wild-card position and schedule. Compare them with the rest of the East playoff picture, or see their projected route on the bracket.
Columbus Blue Jackets playoffs FAQ
Are the Columbus Blue Jackets in a playoff spot?
Not today: they are level on points but behind on tiebreakers behind the second wild card in the East.
When is the next Blue Jackets game?
Fri, Oct 9 · 7:00 PM EDT, home to the Pittsburgh Penguins, on CBJNHL.
Where do the Blue Jackets rank in the Metropolitan?
6th with 2 points; Pittsburgh Penguins lead with 4.
How do NHL teams make the playoffs?
The top three in each division qualify, plus two wild cards per conference: the next two teams by points, regardless of division.
How many teams make the NHL playoffs?
16, eight per conference.
