Blue Jackets' Playoff Hopes Hang by a Thread
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It's March 29th. Welcome to San Jose Sharks News Today, AI-powered coverage of your squad. The Columbus Blue Jackets just dropped a tough 3-2 decision to the San Jose Sharks on March 28th at home, marking their second loss in, a row and third regulation defeat in four games.
They climbed to second in the Metropolitan Division after a win in Philly on March 24th, but now they're hanging on to the final Eastern. Conference wildcard spot, with just nine games left, sitting at 87 points. Meanwhile, help came from elsewhere as Ottawa and Detroit both lost that day, keeping Columbus ahead, though the Islanders lead the Metro with 89 points and Pittsburgh sits at 88.
What recent losses have impacted the Blue Jackets' playoff hopes?
Playoff models took a hit from these slips. Moneypuck now gives them a 62.7% shot at the postseason, down big from recent. Highs, while the Athletic had them at 82% before the Sharks game. Betting odds still favor the Jackets to sneak in, but they've tightened up, and with key matchups ahead like back-to-backs against the Bruins and A. Trip to Detroit, every point counts as they push for that playoff push.
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