The Blue Jackets finished the year with 40 wins and 89 points, compared to 27 wins and 66 points in 2023-24, and fell two points short of the final wildcard spot, which went to the Montreal Canadiens.

The puck drops on the first round of the NHL playoffs Saturday when Winnipeg hosts St. Louis followed by the must-see matchup ...

The playoff field features teams located across the US and Canada, from Washington and Montreal to Winnipeg and Edmonton.

An infusion of young talent fresh to the league in recent weeks, a handful of veterans in their mid-to-late 30s chasing the ...