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, aiming to make it into the playoffs for the first time in their team history, began poorly, dropping as low as 6–16–2 by December, briefly having the worst record in the NHL.