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Columbus Blue Jackets Playoff Chances 2026-27

The Columbus Blue Jackets are 7-11-0 (14 points), outside the East playoff spots (16th in the conference). They make the playoffs in 8% of our simulations and win the Stanley Cup in <1%.

Updated · Through games of November 14, 2026 · 20 of 84 games played per team on average

8%Make playoffs
<1%Win Metropolitan
1%Reach conf. finals
<1%Win Stanley Cup
80 pointsProjected points
25thPower rating rank
66Games left (30 home)
L4Streak

Next 10 games

DateOpponentWin prob.Playoffs if WPlayoffs if L
Tue, Nov 17@ New York Islanders (9-6-4)40%11%6%
Thu, Nov 19@ Chicago Blackhawks (5-13-2)54%––
Sat, Nov 21@ Toronto Maple Leafs (8-12-2)44%––
Mon, Nov 23@ New Jersey Devils (15-6-0)34%––
Wed, Nov 25vs New Jersey Devils (15-6-0)39%11%6%
Fri, Nov 27vs Detroit Red Wings (8-10-3)49%11%5%
Mon, Nov 30@ Pittsburgh Penguins (7-11-2)46%11%5%
Thu, Dec 3@ Carolina Hurricanes (16-3-2)30%––
Sat, Dec 5@ Nashville Predators (11-4-5)36%––
Mon, Dec 7@ Tampa Bay Lightning (13-5-2)35%11%6%

Metropolitan standings

TeamW-L-OTLPTSPlayoffsWin div
Carolina Hurricanes16-3-23498%64%
New Jersey Devils15-6-03092%24%
New York Rangers12-8-12566%6%
New York Islanders9-6-42253%3%
Washington Capitals10-8-02046%2%
Philadelphia Flyers6-10-6188%<1%
Pittsburgh Penguins7-11-21610%<1%
Columbus Blue Jackets7-11-0148%<1%

Playoff path

MilestoneChance
Make the playoffs8%
Win the division<1%
Win a first-round series3%
Reach the conference finals1%
Reach the Stanley Cup Final<1%
Win the Stanley Cup<1%

Frequently asked questions

Will the Columbus Blue Jackets make the playoffs?

Our model gives the Blue Jackets a 8% chance to make the 2027 NHL playoffs. They are 7-11-0 and outside the East playoff spots (16th in the conference).

What are the Columbus Blue Jackets' chances to win the Stanley Cup?

<1%, with a <1% chance to reach the Stanley Cup Final.

What is the Columbus Blue Jackets' projected record?

The simulations project about 80 points over the 84-game season (now 14 points in 18 games).