The Columbus Blue Jackets have a 14% chance to make the 2026–27 NHL playoffs with a 7-10-0 record. Win Division: <1% · Wild Card: 6% · Presidents' Trophy: <1%. Updated daily via 100,000 Monte Carlo simulations of the remaining schedule.
| Outcome | Probability |
|---|---|
| Make Playoffs | 14% |
| Win Division | <1% |
| Wild Card | 6% |
| Presidents' Trophy | <1% |
| Win Stanley Cup | <1% |
The Columbus Blue Jackets are 8th in the Metropolitan Division at 7-10-0 (14 points) after 17 games, 18 points behind the Carolina Hurricanes.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Record (W-L-OTL) | 7-10-0 |
| Points | 14 |
| Games played | 17 |
| Place in the Metropolitan Division | 8th |
| Place in the Eastern Conference | 16th |
| Goals for / against | 42 / 54 (-12) |
| Next game | 2026-11-14 vs Philadelphia Flyers |
| Rank | Team | Record | PTS | GP | GF | GA | DIFF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carolina Hurricanes | 15-3-2 | 32 | 20 | 82 | 46 | +36 |
| 2 | New Jersey Devils | 14-6-0 | 28 | 20 | 73 | 57 | +16 |
| 3 | New York Rangers | 11-8-1 | 23 | 20 | 59 | 56 | +3 |
| 4 | Washington Capitals | 10-7-0 | 20 | 17 | 58 | 58 | 0 |
| 5 | New York Islanders | 8-6-4 | 20 | 18 | 54 | 54 | 0 |
| 6 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 7-10-2 | 16 | 19 | 61 | 67 | -6 |
| 7 | Philadelphia Flyers | 5-10-6 | 16 | 21 | 47 | 69 | -22 |
| 8 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 7-10-0 | 14 | 17 | 42 | 54 | -12 |
The Columbus Blue Jackets currently hold a 7-10-0 record through 17 games in the 2026–27 season, accumulating 14 points. This places them 8th in the Metropolitan Division and 16th in the Eastern Conference. Their projected final point total stands at 83, with 67 regular season games remaining.
Despite their early season position, the team's probability of making the playoffs is currently 14%. Their chances of securing a Wild Card spot are 6%, while winning the Metropolitan Division or the Presidents' Trophy are both at 0%. These probabilities indicate a challenging path ahead for Columbus.
Through 17 games of the 2026–27 season, the Columbus Blue Jackets have posted a 7-10-0 record, totaling 14 points. The team has scored 42 goals while allowing 54, resulting in a goal differential of -12, or -0.71 goals per game. With 67 games still to play, there is significant opportunity for the team to alter its current trajectory.
For the Columbus Blue Jackets to improve their standing and increase their playoff probabilities, a significant shift in performance is required over the remaining 67 games. Overcoming the current 8th place divisional rank and 16th conference rank will necessitate consistent winning to climb the standings, especially given their current 14% playoff probability.
The Columbus Blue Jackets currently have a 14% probability of making the playoffs in the 2026–27 season. With a 7-10-0 record through 17 games, they are 16th in the Eastern Conference, indicating a challenging path to qualify.
The Jackets' playoff odds for the 2026–27 season are currently 14%. Their specific chances include a 6% probability of securing a Wild Card spot, while their probability of winning the Metropolitan Division is 0%.
The Columbus Blue Jackets are currently ranked 8th in the Metropolitan Division, with 14 points from a 7-10-0 record. Their probability of winning the division this season is 0%.
The Columbus Blue Jackets have a 6% probability of securing a Wild Card spot in the 2026–27 playoffs. To achieve this, they would need to significantly improve their current 7-10-0 record and climb from their 16th place standing in the Eastern Conference.
Probabilities generated via 100,000 Monte Carlo simulations of the remaining schedule · updated daily at 9 AM ET · data through 2026-11-12. How it works.