Game #72 Preview/Gamethread: Tank battle in the desert

Feb 19, 2023; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Arizona Coyotes left wing Nick Ritchie (12) and Columbus Blue Jackets right wing Mathieu Olivier (24) fight during the third period at Mullett Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY SportsTuesday, March 26, 2024 – 10:00 PM EDT

Mullett Arena, Tempe, Arizona

TV: Bally Sports Ohio; Radio: 97.1 FM

Opponent’s Site: Five For Howling

Columbus Blue Jackets (23-36-12, 58 points, 8th Metro, 16th East)

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Arizona Coyotes (29-37-5, 63 points, 7th Central, 13th West)

Believe it or not, with 11 games left, this is the last game the Blue Jackets have against a team that’s not in the playoff race. It’s not a meaningless game, however. There are potential lottery…