The Blue Jackets (31-29-9) have lost six straight games (0-5-1) and have fallen four points back of the Montreal Canadiens for the second wild card in the Eastern Conference, with the Rangers and Islanders ahead of them. The Islanders (32-28-9) are 3-0-2 in their past five and are two points behind the Canadiens and one behind the Rangers.

The Islanders were left dumbfounded by Toronto upholding the referee's decision to wave off Kyle Palmieri's apparent game-winning goal with 10 seconds remaining in Monday's eventual shootout loss.

Moneypuck gives the Blue Jackets just an 8.3 percent chance of making the playoffs, which is less than the 13.8 percent chances given by BetMGM’s odds. The Ottawa Senators' recent hot stretch has left only one spot available in the East. Hence, Columbus has long odds since it currently sits 11th in the conference.