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Columbus Blue Jackets: Ranking Possible Playoff Opponents

By Lansing Murphy

COLUMBUS, OH - APRIL 18: General view of Nationwide Arena before game 4 in the 1 round of playoffs between the Columbus Blue Jackets and the Pittsburgh Penguins held at the Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio on April 18th, 2017. (Photo by Jason Mowry/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
COLUMBUS, OH - APRIL 18: General view of Nationwide Arena before game 4 in the 1 round of playoffs between the Columbus Blue Jackets and the Pittsburgh Penguins held at the Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio on April 18th, 2017. (Photo by Jason Mowry/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /
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#2 Columbus Blue Jackets vs #3 Philadelphia Flyers

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This is the most ideal scenario for the Columbus Blue Jackets and also the least likely. The Flyers and Jackets would both need to pass the Pittsburgh Penguins in order for this to happen and with only three games left in the season, there is little time to move.

This matchup would not only give the CBJ home ice, but also a massive advantage in net. They Flyers have had issues between the pipes all year with injuries and subpar play. Although they acquired Petr Mrazek, they still have not found any consistency in net. Even with Sergei Bobrovsky‘s playoff struggles, the Jackets would have a huge leg up on the Flyers at the most important position on the ice.

With a 2-1-1 record against the Flyers, the Jackets have had good success against the Flyers. Both losses came by only one goal with the score being 2-1 in both. The Jackets have been much better in one goal games down the stretch and could easily flip those results in the playoffs.

Home ice would be great for the Jackets as well. They are an impressive 25-12-2 at Nationwide this season. An extra game if needed in Columbus could be the difference in completing the franchises first ever playoff series win.

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