Season Overview
The Columbus Blue Jackets have released their 2026‑27 regular‑season schedule, a 84‑game lineup that begins on October 1, 2026, when they host the Buffalo Sabres at Nationwide Arena.
The slate balances 42 home contests with 42 road games, and the club will meet Metropolitan Division rivals such as the Carolina Hurricanes, New Jersey Devils, New York Islanders, New York Rangers, Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins and Washington Capitals four times apiece.
Fans can look forward to marquee home games against the Pittsburgh Penguins, Florida Panthers, Toronto Maple Leafs and Vegas Golden Knights, while the team will also play 24 games versus opponents from the Eastern Conference’s Atlantic Division.
December and January prove to be the busiest months, each featuring 15 contests, and the calendar includes a five‑game homestand running from February 20 through March 1, as well as several back‑to‑back road trips.
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