{"id":542428,"date":"2026-04-05T17:45:20","date_gmt":"2026-04-05T17:45:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/542428\/"},"modified":"2026-04-05T17:45:20","modified_gmt":"2026-04-05T17:45:20","slug":"blue-jackets-week-ahead-schedule-storylines-wild-card-skid-provorov-record-and-more-the-hockey-writers-columbus-blue-jackets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/542428\/","title":{"rendered":"Blue Jackets Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Wild Card Skid, Provorov Record and More – The Hockey Writers – Columbus Blue Jackets"},"content":{"rendered":"

Here is the latest news and schedule outlook for the Columbus Blue Jackets as they head into the closing stretch of the 2025\u201326 NHL season.<\/p>\n

The Wild Card Skid<\/p>\n

The most pressing story surrounding the team is their playoff desperation. Columbus currently sits at 88 points (38-27-12)<\/a> and 5th in the Metropolitan Division. Unfortunately, they\u2019ve hit a wall at the worst possible time, currently riding a six-game losing streak following a tight 2-1 loss to the Winnipeg Jets last night. <\/p>\n

They are fighting tooth and nail to stay relevant in the Eastern Conference wild card picture, but the math is getting much tighter.<\/p>\n

Defense Making History<\/p>\n

On a brighter note, Ivan Provorov scored the lone goal in last night\u2019s game against Winnipeg. That tally marked the 57th goal by a Blue Jackets defenseman this season, officially setting a new franchise record <\/a>for blue-line scoring.<\/p>\n

Relying on Jet Greaves<\/p>\n

The Jackets have had to lean on young goaltender Jet Greaves in the crease. Greaves stopped 23 shots<\/a> in the recent loss to the Jets and will likely be heavily tested during the team\u2019s upcoming road trip.<\/p>\n

Blue Jackets Upcoming Schedule<\/p>\n

The next seven days are absolutely make-or-break for Columbus. The schedule is grueling, featuring a difficult three-game road trip before a tough back-to-back turnaround at home.<\/p>\n

They head out on the road to face the Detroit Red Wings, Buffalo Sabres, and Montreal Canadiens. Detroit and Buffalo are direct competitors in the Eastern Conference standings, making these vital four-point games. Montreal is having a very strong season (currently sitting at 100 points), which will make Saturday\u2019s matchup a massive challenge.<\/p>\n

They conclude the week on Sunday, April 12, returning to Nationwide Arena to host the Boston Bruins. This is the second half of a back-to-back weekend, which will severely test the team\u2019s endurance.<\/p>\n

DateOpponentLocationTime (EDT)Tuesday, April 7@ Detroit Red WingsLittle Caesars Arena7:00 PMThursday, April 9@ Buffalo SabresKeyBank Center7:00 PMSaturday, April 11@ Montreal CanadiensCentre Bell7:00 PMSunday, April 12vs. Boston BruinsNationwide Arena6:00 PM<\/p>\n

AI tools were used to support the creation or distribution of this content, however, it has been carefully edited and fact-checked by a member of The Hockey Writers editorial team. For more information on our use of AI, please visit our Editorial Standards<\/a> page.<\/p>\n

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