Blue Jackets' Defense Shines in Playoff Push

0:00Welcome to NHL News Today. Two minutes of updates that matter to NHL fans, hit subscribe and stay connected. The Columbus Blue Jackets wrapped up a grueling four game stretch in six nights with a solid two wins, zero regulation losses and two overtime, setbacks, grabbing six out of eight possible points. This came after a postponed game against the Los Angeles Kings, turned their schedule upside down, forcing a back-to-back in Tampa right after leaving, home. They faced tough competition, including playoff chasing kings and flyers, plus Eastern Conference favorites Tampa Bay Lightning and Florida Panthers. What stood out was their defense, holding the lightning, Panthers and Flyers to just 18-21 and 19 shots on goal. Respectively, the first time in team history for three straight opponents under 21 shots, as an analyst are buzzing about how this fatigue-tested run has the Blue Jackets knocking on the playoff door. With 79 points, their one point behind Boston and Detroit at 80, and two back at Pittsburgh

1:04and the New York Islanders at 81, with 16 games left. New coach Rick Bownes has transformed their back-end since taking over 21 games ago, allowing just 2.61 goals per game, better than many top teams. That shift, from their earlier 3.40 goals against average, has boosted their playoff odds to nearly 70%. Looking ahead, the Jackets have Sunday off before practicing Monday and hosting Carolina on Tuesday 1 of their last chances for rest before a tight. Finished to the season, this D&N story comes to you thanks to our sponsor, a pillow that plays your podcasts, music, or white noise privately. No earbuds required, S-O-L, I-S-O-L, and I-C, o.com.