The Columbus Blue Jackets faced a setback in their playoff aspirations after losing 3-2 to the Ottawa Senators, failing to capitalize on a chance to secure vital points. The loss ended a back-to-back weekend that featured an earlier win against the Vancouver Canucks. The Senators took control with goals from Ridly Greig, Drake Batherson, and Jake Sanderson. Although Boone Jenner and Kirill Marchenko managed to score for the Jackets, it wasn't enough to equalize as their effort fell short in the final minutes, leaving them in a precarious position for the playoffs.

The defeat pushed the Blue Jackets out of the wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference, with only ten games remaining in the season. With the Montreal Canadiens taking the second wild card position, the pressure mounts for the Jackets as they prepare for upcoming matches, particularly against formidable opponents in their remaining schedule.