The Blue Jackets, hoping to qualify for the playoffs for the first time in franchise history, got off to a disastrous start, falling as low as 6–16–2 into December, briefly holding the worst record in the NHL.
The Blue Jackets, trying to make it into the playoffs for the inaugural time in their team’s history, began with poor results, reaching as low as 6–16–2 by December, and briefly leading the league in having the worst record.