With more than half of the 2024-25 NHL season completed, the playoff race is taking shape, and the Columbus Blue Jackets have overcome unimaginable adversity to remain in the mix. The Blue Jackets are the best story in hockey,

With 50 games down, Columbus is in the mix for a postseason berth, and the Jackets say they're embracing the challenge

According to Aaron Portzline of The Athletic, the Columbus Blue Jackets could see Boone Jenner return to the lineup sooner than expected. Related: Predicting Ivan Provorov's Next Contract With Columbus Jenner has been out all season after suffering a shoulder injury at the end of training camp.

The Blue Jackets are next in action Thursday night in Las Vegas.

The Columbus Blue Jackets visit the Vegas Golden Knights after the Blue Jackets beat the Los Angeles Kings 3-2 in overtime.

Jenner hasn't set a specific return date, but joined the Blue Jackets' morning skate Saturday and plans to rejoin practices soon.

Blue Jackets' OT win over the Kings include Marchenko's 'Bobby Orr' impression and Werenski extending his point streak at home.

Marchenko's 20th goal decides tight-checking game in overtime for the Blue Jackets, whose win over the Kings was their fifth straight at home.

THROUGH GAMES OF WEDNESDAY, JAN. 29, 2025

NHL slate includes the Vegas Golden Knights (31-15-5) hosting the Columbus Blue Jackets (24-19-7) at T-Mobile Arena, starting at 10:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The Golden Knights rank third in the Western Conference with 67 points and the Blue Jackets are ninth in the Eastern Conference with 55 points.

Setback' with wrist injury pushes Monahan's likely return for Blue Jackets into March and extends Fantilli's role replacing him on the top line.

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