Because with 15 games left in the regular season, the Blueshirts are back in the playoff picture after a dominant 4-0 over the Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena pushed them directly ahead of Columbus and into the second wild card spot.

The Blue Jackets need to regain their momentum in the final two games of their road trip. Here are some key strategies to get back on track.

Blue Jackets' explosive offense muted by Rangers, extending goal drought for Columbus to 129:31 over two-plus games.

The Rangers leapfrogged Columbus for the second Eastern Conference wild-card playoff spot with a 4-0 victory over the Blue Jackets on Saturday night.

Vincent Trocheck scored two third period goals and the visiting New York Rangers beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-0 on Saturday night in a battle of Eastern Conference wild-card contenders.