List of Columbus Blue Jackets seasons explained

This is a list of seasons completed by the Columbus Blue Jackets of the National Hockey League. This list documents the records and playoff results for all seasons the Blue Jackets have completed in the NHL since their inception in 2000.

Table key

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Explanation
	Stanley Cup champions
	Conference champions
	Division champions
	Led league in points

Key of terms and abbreviations

Term or abbreviation	Definition
Finish	Final position in division or league standings
GP	Number of games played
W	Number of wins
L	Number of losses
T	Number of ties
OT	Number of losses in overtime (since the 1999–2000 season)
Pts	Number of points
GF	Goals for (goals scored by the Blue Jackets)
GA	Goals against (goals scored by the Blue Jackets' opponents)
—	Does not apply

Year by year

Season	Blue Jackets season	Conference	Division	Regular season^[1]									Postseason^[2]
				Finish	GP	W	L	T^[3]	OT^[4]	Pts	GF	GA	GP	W	L	GF	GA	Result
2000–01	2000–01	Western	Central	5th	82	28	39	9	6	71	190	233	—	—	—	—	—	Did not qualify
2001–02	2001–02	Western	Central	5th	82	22	47	8	5	57	164	255	—	—	—	—	—	Did not qualify
2002–03	2002–03	Western	Central	5th	82	29	42	8	3	69	213	263	—	—	—	—	—	Did not qualify
2003–04	2003–04	Western	Central	4th	82	25	45	8	4	62	177	238	—	—	—	—	—	Did not qualify
2004–05	2004–05	Season not played due to lockout
2005–06	2005–06	Western	Central	3rd	82	35	43	—	4	74	223	279	—	—	—	—	—	Did not qualify
2006–07	2006–07	Western	Central	4th	82	33	42	—	7	73	201	249	—	—	—	—	—	Did not qualify
2007–08	2007–08	Western	Central	4th	82	34	36	—	12	80	193	218	—	—	—	—	—	Did not qualify
2008–09	2008–09	Western	Central	4th	82	41	31	—	10	92	226	230	4	0	4	7	18	Lost in conference quarterfinals, 0–4 (Red Wings)^[5]
2009–10	2009–10	Western	Central	5th	82	32	35	—	15	79	216	259	—	—	—	—	—	Did not qualify
2010–11	2010–11	Western	Central	5th	82	34	35	—	13	81	215	258	—	—	—	—	—	Did not qualify
2011–12	2011–12	Western	Central	5th	82	29	46	—	7	65	202	262	—	—	—	—	—	Did not qualify
2012–13	2012–13	Western	Central	4th	48	24	17	—	7	55	120	119	—	—	—	—	—	Did not qualify
2013–14	2013–14	Eastern	Metropolitan	4th	82	43	32	—	7	93	231	216	6	2	4	18	21	Lost in first round, 2–4 (Penguins)^[6]
2014–15	2014–15	Eastern	Metropolitan	5th	82	42	35	—	5	89	236	250	—	—	—	—	—	Did not qualify
2015–16	2015–16	Eastern	Metropolitan	8th	82	34	40	—	8	76	219	252	—	—	—	—	—	Did not qualify
2016–17	2016–17	Eastern	Metropolitan	3rd	82	50	24	—	8	108	249	195	5	1	4	13	21	Lost in first round, 1–4 (Penguins)
2017–18	2017–18	Eastern	Metropolitan	4th	82	45	30	—	7	97	242	230	6	2	4	18	24	Lost in first round, 2–4 (Capitals)
2018–19	2018–19	Eastern	Metropolitan	5th	82	47	31	—	4	98	258	232	10	6	4	30	25	Won in first round, 4–0 (Lightning) Lost in second round, 2–4 (Bruins)
2019–20	2019–20	Eastern	Metropolitan	6th	70	33	22	—	15	81	180	187	10	4	6	24	24	Won in qualifying round, 3–2 (Maple Leafs) Lost in first round, 1–4 (Lightning)
2020–21	2020–21	—	Central	8th	56	18	26	—	12	48	137	187	—	—	—	—	—	Did not qualify
2021–22	2021–22	Eastern	Metropolitan	6th	82	37	38	—	7	81	262	300	—	—	—	—	—	Did not qualify
2022–23	2022–23	Eastern	Metropolitan	8th	82	25	48	—	9	59	214	330	—	—	—	—	—	Did not qualify
2023–24	2023–24	Eastern	Metropolitan	8th	82	27	43	—	12	66	237	300	—	—	—	—	—	Did not qualify
Totals^[7]					1,814	767	827	33	187	1,754	4,805	5,542	41	15	26	110	133	6 playoff appearances

All-time records

Statistic	GP	W	L	T	OT
Regular season record (2000–present)	1,814	767	827	33	187
Postseason record (2000–present)	41	15	26	—	—
All-time regular and postseason record	1,855	782	853	33	187
All-time series record: 2–6

Notes

• a: As of the 2005–06 NHL season, all games will have a winner; the OTL column includes SOL (Shootout losses).^[8]
• b: The season was cancelled because of the 2004–05 NHL lockout.^[9]
• c: The season was shortened to 48 games because of the 2012–13 NHL lockout.^[10]
• d: The NHL realigned prior to the 2013–14 season. The Blue Jackets were placed in the Metropolitan Division of the Eastern Conference.^[11]
• e: The season was suspended on March 12, 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The top 24 teams in the league qualified for the playoffs.
• f: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020–21 NHL season was shortened to 56 games.

Notes and References

1. Code explanation; GP - Games Played, W - Wins, L - Losses, OT - Overtime/Shootout losses, GF - Goals For, GA - Goals Against, Pts - Points
2. The result of the playoff series shows the Blue Jackets result first regardless of the outcome, followed by the opposing team in parentheses.
3. Beginning in 2005, all games have a winner. Ties were eliminated
4. Beginning in 1999, overtime (and later shootout) losses are worth one point
5. Web site: 2009 NHL Playoff Summary. Hockey-Reference. Sports Reference LLC. 2010-04-11.
6. Web site: 2013 NHL Playoff Summary. Hockey-Reference. Sports Reference LLC. May 1, 2014.
7. Totals as of the completion of the 2023–24 season
8. News: Shootouts are fan-friendly . . October 19, 2005 . 2010-04-14.
9. Web site: Lockout over salary cap shuts down NHL . Associated Press . ESPN . February 16, 2005 . May 24, 2013 .
10. Web site: NHL lockout ends, training camps set to open . Yahoo! News . January 12, 2013 . May 23, 2013 .
11. Web site: NHL slate, division names revealed . 2013-07-21 . 2013-07-20 . ESPN . ESPN.com news services .