Make sure to mark your calendars. The Columbus Blue Jackets now have a schedule.
Earlier this week, the Blue Jackets released that their home opener was going to be Friday, October 6 against the New York Islanders.
Here's the schedule for the Blue Jackets this upcoming season. (Click to enlarge.) pic.twitter.com/AWAphvnF54
— Lori Schmidt (@LoriSchmidt) June 22, 2017
There are plenty of juicy tidbits in the announcement. March is the busiest month they'll play in as they have 16 games on the docket. 47 of their games are going to be played on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
Schedule Tidbits: #CBJ play 47 games on Thurs/Fri/Sat (24 at home). March is busiest month (16 games). Longest homestand is 4 games (2x).
— CBJ Public Relations (@BlueJacketsPR) June 22, 2017
They also will play in 17 back-to-back's, including the first two nights of the season. They play the Islanders at Nationwide Arena and the next day play the Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday, October 7 at the United Center. The team's longest road trip will only be three games and it will occur three times throughout the season.
Schedule Tidbits: #CBJ have 17 back-to-backs. Busiest day of week Tues./Sat (17). Longest road trip is 3 games (3x).
— CBJ Public Relations (@BlueJacketsPR) June 22, 2017
The Blue Jackets will play in Vegas for the first time on Tuesday, Jan. 23 at T-Mobile Arena. #CBJ
— 1st Ohio Battery (@1stOhioBattery) June 22, 2017
The New Year's Eve game will be at home this season as they play the Tampa Bay Lighting at 6 P.M. The home finale takes place against the Pittsburgh Penguins in the penultimate game of the season.
I doubt that there will be any drama or intrigue around that game, right?
You can find the entire schedule here on the Blue Jackets website.
