Blue Jackets Secure Crucial Win, Tie for Playoff Spot

For the NHL, it's March 20th, here's what's happening.

The Columbus Blue Jackets grab a crucial 6-3 win over the New York Rangers on Thursday

night at Nationwide Arena.

This victory stretched their point street to 11 games, keeping them right in the Eastern

Conference playoff chase with just 14.

Regular season games left.

They're now tied with the New York Islanders at 83 points, and Columbus even holds a game

in hand.

Meanwhile, the Islanders dropped a tough one to the Ottawa Senators on a goal with just

11 seconds remaining, giving the Blue Jackets some.

Unexpected help.

It wasn't their flashiest performance, but they buckled down after early miscues, leaning

on solid penalty killing and timely power play chances to.

Build momentum.

Players and coaches highlighted the team's grit and balance, with goals coming from all

four lines and strong shifts from the defense.

The fourth line stood out, chipping in key tallies while the group showed real desperation

when it mattered most.

Golly-Jeg Greaves shook off a rough start to make the stops they needed.

The mood in the room stays focused, though.

No one's getting comfortable in this Thai race.

Captain Zach Wrensky's stress pushing forward no matter what, and coach Rick Bownes praised

their defensive buy-in, turning into results across the board.

With a day off Friday, the Blue Jackets gear up for a huge back-to-back, hosting the Seattle

Kraken on Saturday, then traveling to face the islanders on Sunday, and what could be

their biggest test yet.