Blue Jackets Push for Playoffs After Olympic Boost

0:00For the NHL, it's March 1st. Here's what's happening. Make sure you're subscribed so you never miss an update. The Columbus Blue Jackets are pushing for meaningful games in March after a tough 4-3 overtime loss to the New York Islanders on February 28th. They blew a 2-0 lead but hold 5th place in the Metropolitan Division with a 29-win 21 loss, 8 overtime record. Zach Wyrnsky is on fire right now, setting a franchise mark for the longest point streak by a defenseman at 9 games. Fresh off a gold medal with Team USA at the 2026 Winter Olympics, he's making a strong push for the Norris Trophy as the league's top. Defenceman. Goldenter Jet Grives has been a game-changer in net, with an 18-win, 12-loss, 7 overtime mark keeping the team competitive. Meanwhile, young forward Adam Fantilly has heated up since the New Year, notching 14 points in his last 18 games, including a clutch tie against the Islanders.

1:01That recent surge, including a 7-game win streak snapped by Boston, has General Manager Don Waddell, rethinking the trade deadline. Instead of selling off pieces, the Blue Jackets might hold steady or even buy to chase a playoff spot. They face a brutal week ahead, starting Monday with the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden at 7pm, then home against Nashville on Tuesday. At 7pm Thursday brings Florida at home, at 7pm, wrapping with Utah Mammoth on Saturday at 7pm, where goalies, grieves, and murslicans will split time. Special thanks to our sponsor for supporting this episode. Soley Pillow is a pillow with built-in headphones, lay back, press play, and disappear into what you are listening to, solypillow.com