 The Blue Jackets record at the end of the season was 34–40–8, and were ranked 27th overall in the NHL.They closed out the season on a high note, however, as they won the season finale against the defending Stanley Cup champion Blackhawks, overcoming a 3–0 deficit after the 1st period to win 5–4 in overtime.The Blue Jackets set three franchise records during the 2016–17 season.