For the Blue Jackets, 12 games remain, and they sit just two points behind the Montreal Canadiens for WC2 and six points back of the Senators for WC1. With the playoffs less than a month away, it’s the perfect time to break down their remaining schedule and the key matchups ahead.

The Nashville Predators have lost four straight games, this time falling 8-4 to the Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena.

Columbus will battle for two more important points against Colorado on Military Appreciation Night pres. by Elk + Elk

After occupying the top wildcard berth in the Eastern Conference early in March, the Blue Jackets have lost six games in a row.

Columbus made a third-period push but trailed for most of the game, ultimately losing 3-2 to Ottawa Saturday night.

Elvis Merzlikins made 27 saves in regulation to get that point but was beaten 28 seconds into OT by Aleksander Barkov for the game's lone goal.

The April 10 event features expert panels and presentations from some of the most respected names in sports analytics