Surging Blue Jackets have moved inside the playoff structure and they could gain home-ice advantage in a first-round matchup

Ilya Sorokin made 26 saves for his NHL-leading seventh shutout of the season, Bo Horvat scored the only goal on the first shot of the game and the New York Islanders moved back into a playoff spot with a 1-0 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Sunday night.

A collection of notes, insights, ruminations and did-you-knows gathered throughout the week that was for the Columbus Blue Jackets: There’s so much right in front of the Blue Jackets that looking this far ahead might seem a little silly.

The first captain of the Blue Jackets was recognized at Saturday's 25th Anniversary Celebration, and Odelein has fond memories of his time in Columbus

The Blue Jackets record now stands at 37-21-11 with 85 points. They're currently 3rd in the Metro, 5th in the East, and 8th in the NHL.

Ilya Sorokin stopped all 26 shots he faced and made Bo Horvat's goal on the first shot of the game stand up Sunday night for the New York Islanders, who edged the Columbus Blue Jackets 1-0 in a game with Eastern Conference playoff implications in Elmont,