Columbus Blue Jackets
Adam Fantilli's breakout into a true #1C and Kirill Marchenko's emergence as a 35-goal scorer drove Columbus to a season nobody predicted. The team plays an open, high-event style with elite expected-goals-for numbers but bottom-third defensive metrics, they outscore problems rather than prevent them. The wheels came off down the stretch though, dropping their last six home games to choke away a playoff spot they'd held for most of the year. The rebuild has clearly turned a corner, but the late-season collapse leaves a sour taste heading into the offseason.
Cap situation · 2026-27
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5-year points history
Regular-season points, last five seasons.
Organization strength
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2026 Draft Class
Full board →2 selections in rounds 1-3. Prospect pages; NHL roster spots come as they sign.