The Columbus Blue Jackets faced a crushing defeat against the Ottawa Senators, suffering a 4-0 shutout loss — their second consecutive game without scoring. This match saw them fail to find the net for 152 minutes and 24 seconds, marking a dismal stretch that has seen them concede 13 unanswered goals across three games. Goaltenders Daniil Tarasov and Elvis Merzlikins struggled, with Tarasov allowing two goals before being pulled in favor of Merzlikins, who also failed to stop the Senators, who scored twice more. Adam Gaudette, Nicholas Matinpalo, and David Perron led the Senators in scoring, while Linus Ullmark stood tall in net, securing the shutout.

This loss has left the Blue Jackets on the brink of playoff elimination with only six games remaining in the season. Their record since early March has plummeted to 4-11-1, causing them to slip from a wild-card spot. The upcoming rematch against Ottawa will be crucial for Columbus as they fight to stay relevant in the playoff race.