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The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed defenseman Jake Christiansen to a two-year, $1.95 million contract extension ($975,000 AAV) through the 2026-27 National Hockey League season, club President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Don Waddell announced today.

The Columbus Blue Jackets have shot into the stratosphere from being projected as one of the worst teams in the league to a legitimate playoff threat. Columbus rides a five-game win streak heading into Thursday's puck drop against the San Jose Sharks.

A strong first two periods helped the Blue Jackets survive a third-period push from the Sharks before van Riemsdyk found the empty net.

James van Riemsdyk scored twice, leading the Columbus Blue Jackets to a 4-1 victory over the visiting San Jose Sharks on Thursday night.

Despite losing Laine and Gaudreau as top scorers, the fast-rising Blue Jackets have impressed GM Don Waddell with a offensive firepower.

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The Blue Jackets jumped up by three goals, which was too much for the struggling Sharks. The Jackets would put away San Jose 4-1.

Considering the Bruins’ tenuous position in the Eastern Conference playoff bracket and the number of long-time DNQs finally making their postseason push, it is hard to see any game in the near future that isn’t a big one for the Bruins.

John Davidson appeared on a podcast on Wednesday and had some things to say about his team. He appeared on 100% Hockey with Millard and Shannon, which you can listen to here. As always, he's an excellent interviewee.

Pregame analysis and predictions of the Columbus Blue Jackets vs. New York Rangers NHL game to be played on January 18, 2025 on ESPN.