Blue Jackets' Win Streak Ignites Playoff Hopes

0:00From the Daily News Now Network, this is NHL News Today. Subscribe to keep up with every headline, every game. The Columbus Blue Jackets are on fire right now, chasing a wild card spot in the Eastern Conference. As of March 15th, 2026, they have 79 points and just stretch their point streak to 9 games with a 5 win. Four overtime loss record. They sit close behind teams like the Detroit Red Wings, Boston Bruins, and New York Islanders after grinding through a tough 4 game road trip in, 6 nights. Their latest win came in a tight 2-to-1 shootout against the Philadelphia Flyers on March 14th, thanks to strong team defense all around. A big boost has come from the trade deadline pickup of four Connor Garland from the Vancouver Canucks. He's added fire to the top lines with back-to-back multi-goal games, including two against the Tampa Bay Lightning earlier this week. Fans are buzzing about young stars stepping up amid the fatigue. Carole Marchenko hit his 25th goal of the season and sealed the Flyers win in the shootout.

1:05Gold tender jet grease was huge too, stopping 18 shots through regulation and overtime to clinch that key point. The momentum feels real, with the team now just outside the playoffs, but gaining ground fast. This streak has everyone talking about a potential turnaround after a rocky season start, putting real pressure on those wild card contenders. Looking ahead, Columbus heads home for three big games at Nationwide Arena, Carolina Hurricanes on Tuesday, March 17th at 7pm Eastern, New. York Rangers on Thursday, March 19th at 7pm, and Seattle Kraken on Saturday, March 21st, at 5pm, which wraps up their 25th. Anniversary celebrations, then it's a Sunday back-to-back at the New York Islanders on March 22nd at 7pm. For this D&N episode, comes from our sponsor. You know what is better than earbuds and bed? No earbuds at all, S-O-L-I, solely pillow.com.