Columbus Blue Jackets playoff chances and predictions 2026–27: 23% to make the playoffs
Model prediction: 23% to make the playoffs, 0.5% to win the Stanley Cup, 87 projected points (likely 69–105). 5-7-0 with 10 points in 12 games through Nov 1. Odds from simulated seasons using official NHL data.
| Record | 5-7-0 |
|---|---|
| Points | 10 in 12 games |
| Goal difference | −10 |
| Division | Metropolitan (Eastern Conference) |
Season forecast
| Projected points | 87 (likely range 69–105) |
|---|---|
| Make the playoffs | 23% |
| Win the division | 1% |
| Reach the second round | 9% |
| Reach the conference final | 3% |
| Reach the Stanley Cup Final | 1% |
| Win the Stanley Cup | 0.5% |
| Win the Presidents' Trophy | 0.1% |
Next games
| Date | Opponent | Win chance |
|---|---|---|
| Tue, Nov 3 · 7:00 PM ET | vs Colorado Avalanche | 52% |
| Thu, Nov 5 · 7:00 PM ET | vs Dallas Stars | 44% |
| Fri, Nov 6 · 7:00 PM ET | at Buffalo Sabres | 37% |
Recent results
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 31 | at Dallas Stars | L 1–3 |
| Oct 29 | at Carolina Hurricanes | L 2–3 |
| Oct 27 | at Philadelphia Flyers | W 4–3 (OT) |
| Oct 24 | vs Vegas Golden Knights | W 2–1 (OT) |
| Oct 20 | vs Toronto Maple Leafs | L 2–6 |
Players
| Player | Position | Projected goals above average |
|---|---|---|
| Zach Werenski | Defence | +9.5 |
| Charlie Coyle | Centre | +3.1 |
| Damon Severson | Defence | +2.4 |
| Adam Fantilli | Centre | +2.4 |
| Valeri Nichushkin | Right wing | +1.9 |
| Conor Garland | Right wing | +1.1 |
| Emil Andrae | Defence | +0.5 |
| Mathieu Olivier | Right wing | +0.4 |
| Matthew Knies | Left wing | +0.4 |
| Dmitri Voronkov | Left wing | +0.4 |
| Denton Mateychuk | Defence | +0.0 |
| Cam Talbot | – | |
| Jet Greaves | – | |
| Sean Monahan | Centre | −0.1 |
| Kent Johnson | Centre | −0.2 |
| Danton Heinen | Left wing | −0.5 |
| Dante Fabbro | Defence | −1.1 |
| Luca Del Bel Belluz | Centre | −1.2 |
| Ivan Provorov | Defence | −1.6 |
| Ryan Lomberg | Left wing | −2.9 |
| Cole Sillinger | Centre | −3.7 |
| Jake Christiansen | Defence | −3.8 |
| Erik Gudbranson | Defence | −4.9 |
Metropolitan Division
| Team | Points | Projected | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carolina Hurricanes | 26 | 122 | 99% |
| New Jersey Devils | 18 | 103 | 78% |
| Washington Capitals | 16 | 92 | 41% |
| New York Islanders | 16 | 92 | 40% |
| New York Rangers | 15 | 89 | 30% |
| Pittsburgh Penguins | 12 | 88 | 26% |
| Philadelphia Flyers | 12 | 86 | 20% |
| Columbus Blue Jackets | 10 | 87 | 23% |