Jet Greaves has earned points in 16 of his last 21 starts since Jan. 11 (13-5-3, 2.44 GAA, .910 SV% in 22 GP), ranking eighth among NHL goaltenders in GAA and ninth-T in SV% over that stretch (min. 6 GP).

With just three games to go, the Blue Jackets (90 points) sit two points behind Philadelphia (92) for third in the Metropolitan Division, with the Islanders (91) between the two clubs. Columbus also retains an outside shot at the final wild card, as Ottawa holds the spot with 94 points going into its game today at the Islanders.

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The honor is awarded annually to the NHL player who best exemplifies leadership on and off the ice and has made a noteworthy humanitarian contribution to his community.

At 71 and twice retired by his count, Blue Jackets coach Rick Bowness isn’t sweating the pressure of being in the thick of a late-season playoff race he once felt.

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The Blue Jackets need to wake up offensively to go into the offseason with more than a whimper — and the odds are stacked against them.