Coach Rick Bowness rips Blue Jackets after playoff miss: 'They don't care'
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Columbus Blue Jackets coach Rick Bowness criticized his team after they missed the playoffs, citing a lack of effort and care from the players. The team's slump down the stretch cost them a playoff berth, despite a strong start under Bowness' leadership.
The Columbus Blue Jackets missed the playoffs after a slump down the stretch. Coach Rick Bowness was furious, citing a lack of effort and care from the players. The team had 3 hits and 23 giveaways in their final game, a 2-1 loss to the Washington Capitals. Bowness said he would change the team's culture if he returns as coach. The Blue Jackets went 21-11-5 after Bowness took over, but ended the season on a 2-8-1 slide. The team's lack of effort was evident in their sixth consecutive loss at home.
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