The Columbus Blue Jackets have shot into the stratosphere from being projected as one of the worst teams in the league to a legitimate playoff threat. Columbus rides a five-game win streak heading into Thursday's puck drop against the San Jose Sharks.

James van Riemsdyk scored twice and the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the San Jose Sharks 4-1 on Thursday night to extend their win streak to six games — their longest since January 2020. Kent Johnson had a goal and an assist and Adam Fantilli scored a goal to stretch his point streak to eight games.

Waddell continues to work on the Blue Jackets' mountain of pending free agents, re-signing Jake Christiansen with two-year extension.

Despite losing Laine and Gaudreau as top scorers, the fast-rising Blue Jackets have impressed GM Don Waddell with a offensive firepower.

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Prediction for the NHL New York Rangers vs Columbus Blue Jackets match will occur on January 19. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

The wait is over for those wondering what the Blue Jackets and Detroit Red Wings will wear while playing outdoors March 1 at Ohio Stadium.

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The New York Rangers are all set for their matchup against the Columbus Blue Jackets tonight at 7 PM EST. Here’s everything you need to know from a Rangers perspective. Projected Lineup:Forwards:Artemi Panarin-Vincent Trocheck-Alexis LafrenièreWill Cuylle-Mika Zibanejad-Reilly Smith Chris Kreider-Filip Chytil-Arthur KayliyevAdam Edström-Sam Carrick-Matt RempeDefensemen:Ryan Lindgren-Adam FoxWill Borgen-K’Andre MillerUrho Vaakanainen-Braden Schneider Goaltenders:Igor ShesterkinJonathan Quick Notable Storylines:The Rangers are coming off of a 5-3 victory over the Utah Hockey Club.

It's still too soon to be certain, but the Maple Leafs may be headed for a playoff showdown against either the Ottawa Senators or the Montreal Canadiens.

With 46 games played, the Bruins hang onto the second Wild Card spot by one point. They've won their last two games but dropped six straight before that to land themselves in a position of great uncertainty with the trade deadline less than two months away.