What happened: NHL.com published a breakdown of the Columbus Blue Jackets' 2026-27 schedule. The full 84-game slate was already released, opening Oct. 1 at home against the Buffalo Sabres.

Why it matters: The schedule breakdown gives Columbus fans an early look at travel, back-to-backs and division matchups heading into the new season. It follows an offseason in which the club locked up Charlie Coyle on a six-year extension and had Zach Werenski win the Norris Trophy.

What to watch: Columbus opens training camp ahead of the Oct. 1 opener against Buffalo.