Columbus Blue Jackets 2026-27 season preview: full schedule, 84-game regular season, and 17 five-game sets. The Columbus Blue Jackets open the 2026-27 season at home against the Sabres on Thursday, October 1, 2026. Last season the Columbus Blue Jackets finished 40-30-12 with 92 points; missed the playoffs. Way-too-early 2026-27 projection: the Columbus Blue Jackets have roughly a 39% chance to make the playoffs, projected for about 94 points (on the bubble). Full 2026-27 schedule and 5-game set tracking are on this page, with live playoff probability updating daily once the season begins.