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Blue Jackets Keep Playoff Hopes Alive with Key Win Over Flyers

Columbus must win their final game in regulation and rely on a Montreal regulation loss to secure the last wild-card spot.

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Overview

  • The Columbus Blue Jackets defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 3-0 on Tuesday, extending their win streak to five games.
  • Despite the win, Columbus remains one point behind the Montreal Canadiens for the final Eastern Conference wild-card spot.
  • The Blue Jackets must win their final game against the New York Islanders in regulation to have a chance at the playoffs.
  • Montreal, with 89 points, needs only one point in their final game against the Carolina Hurricanes to secure the playoff spot.
  • If the Canadiens lose in regulation on Wednesday, Columbus can clinch the wild-card spot with a regulation win on Thursday.