Columbus Blue Jackets 2026-2027 Regular Season Schedule and Matchups
The Columbus Blue Jackets open their 2026–2027 NHL regular season schedule in November 2026, facing a rigorous slate of cross-conference and divisional opponents. The early winter schedule features a heavy mix of Eastern and Western Conference fixtures, testing the roster’s depth through the final months of the calendar year and into early 2027.
November 2026 Opening Fixtures
Following the season opener against St. Louis, the Blue Jackets host the Chicago Blackhawks on November 4, 2026. The team then hits the road to face the Pittsburgh Penguins on November 6 and the Winnipeg Jets on November 7. The month continues with a home-and-away rhythm, including visits from the San Jose Sharks on November 15 and the Vancouver Canucks on November 18, before closing November with matchups against the Carolina Hurricanes on November 26 and the New York Islanders on November 27.
December 2026 Holiday Stretch
December brings a demanding stretch of 16 games, beginning with a home game against the New Jersey Devils on December 1, 2026. The month concludes with a New Year’s Eve home game against the Calgary Flames on December 31, 2026.
January and February 2027 Mid-Season Battles
The new year opens on the road as the Blue Jackets travel to face the Seattle Kraken on January 3, 2027, and the Vancouver Canucks on January 4. January features intense divisional play, including back-to-back games against the New York Rangers on January 16 and January 17.
March and April 2027 Playoff Push
As the regular season winds down, Columbus faces critical conference matchups through March and April 2027. The team hosts the Philadelphia Flyers on March 14, 2027, and welcomes the Dallas Stars on March 23 before a late-season game against the Vegas Golden Knights on April 3. The 2026–2027 regular season concludes on April 10, 2027, with a home game against the New York Rangers.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the Columbus Blue Jackets 2026–2027 season start?
The team begins its regular season on November 1, 2026, with a home game against the St. Louis Blues.
Who do the Blue Jackets play on New Year’s Eve in 2026?
Columbus hosts the Calgary Flames at home on December 31, 2026.
When is the final game of the regular season?
The regular season wraps up on April 10, 2027, with a matchup against the New York Rangers.
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