Goalie Battle: Merzlikins vs. Greaves

The Columbus Blue Jackets appear set in net for the 2026-27 season, but that doesn’t mean the crease lacks intrigue. Head coach Rick Bowness made it clear that Elvis Merzlikins will have every opportunity to prove he can reclaim a true No. 1 role,...

Nov 1, 2025; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Jet Greaves (73) celebrates with goaltender Elvis Merzlikins (90) after defeating the St. Louis Blues at Nationwide Arena.

Coach Set, UFAs/RFAs Next

With Rick Bowness officially extended through the 2026-27 season, the Columbus Blue Jackets have their head coach locked in and can now fully turn their attention to a busy offseason. The next major task for president and general manager Don Waddell...

Apr 2, 2026; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets center Charlie Coyle (3) skates against the Carolina Hurricanes during the second period at Lenovo Center.

Quotables From Thursday's Presser

The Columbus Blue Jackets announced Thursday that Rick Bowness will return as head coach next season. Here are five quotes from the press conference — and what they might mean for the future.

Columbus Blue Jackets Analysis

It's Not Playoff Or Bust ... Is It?

The Columbus Blue Jackets have been the surprise story of the NHL. With preseason expectations of being a bottom-of-the-barrel standings lottery team to being in the thick of the...

24 Mar 2025
by Will Chase

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3T: Six Straight Losses

The Pittsburgh Penguins had 12 different players record at least one point en route to a 6-3 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Friday at PPG Paints Arena. The Blue Jackets have...

22 Mar 2025
by Will Chase

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3T: Shut Out Again

Aleksander Barkov scored 29 seconds into overtime and Sergei Bobrovsky made 25 saves for his fifth shutout this season as the Florida Panthers knocked off the Columbus Blue Jackets...

21 Mar 2025
by Will Chase

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3T: Olivier Ends Shutout Streak At 182:55

Jake Allen made 45 saves, Timo Meier and Jesper Bratt scored 39 seconds apart in the second period as the New Jersey Devils edge the Columbus Blue Jackets 2-1 on Monday at...

18 Mar 2025
by Will Chase

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3T: Blanked Again

Igor Shesterkin made 21 saves for his fifth shutout as the New York Rangers blanked the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-0 on Saturday night at Nationwide Arena. The Jackets haven't scored...

16 Mar 2025
by Will Chase

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Playoff Race Competition

Are the Columbus Blue Jackets going to defy all odds and make the playoffs? It's a question without an answer (yet), but here's a look at how things are shaping up and where they...

14 Mar 2025
by Ed Francis

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3T: Shutout At Home, First Since ‘23-24

Adin Hill made 27 saves for his 11th career shutout as the Vegas Golden Knights beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-0 on Thursday at Nationwide Arena.

14 Mar 2025
by Will Chase

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3T: Sunk At The Rock

The New Jersey Devils scored three first-period goals as they held on to beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 5-3 on Tuesday night at Prudential Center. Mathieu Olivier scored twice for...

12 Mar 2025
by Will Chase

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3T: Fantilli Nets Hat Trick In Rout

Adam Fantilli scored a hat trick and Mathieu Olivier scored twice in the Columbus Blue Jackets’ 7-3 rout of the New York Rangers on Sunday at Madison Square Garden.

10 Mar 2025
by Will Chase

8 Comments

3T: CBJ Fall, Four-Game Win Streak Ends

Jake Guentzel and Victor Hedman each had three points with two goals and an assist as the Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets 6-2 on Tuesday at Amalie Arena.

05 Mar 2025
by Will Chase

An Emotional, Successful Weekend

Saturday's game at The Shoe was both emotional and successful, as the Blue Jackets paid perfect tribute to the late Johnny Gaudreau while also picking up a huge win on the ice.

02 Mar 2025
by Ed Francis

13 Comments

3T: CBJ Win Classic At The Shoe 5-3

Justin Danforth broke a 3-3 tie late in the third period and Elvis Merzlikins made 43 saves, tied for the second most ever in an outdoor game, as the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the...

02 Mar 2025
by Will Chase

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Live Updates From The Shoe

The Stadium Series is here! Follow along with 1st Ohio Battery for all the sights, sounds, and pictures of what is sure to be a memorable day.

01 Mar 2025
by Ed Francis

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3T: Jackets Upend Wings 5-2 in Detroit

James van Riemsdyk scored twice and Boone Jenner had three assists as the Columbus Blue Jackets defeated the Detroit Red Wings 5-2 on Thursday night at Little Caesars Arena.

28 Feb 2025
by Will Chase

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Game Day #59: CBJ @ DET

Game Day #58: The Blue Jackets and Red Wings meet in Detroit on Thursday night, the first half of a back-to-back that culminates Saturday at The Shoe.

27 Feb 2025
by Ed Francis

3 Comments

3T: CBJ Get 2 Huge Points, Z's Streak End

Kirill Marchenko scored twice and had an assist as the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Dallas Stars 6-4 on Tuesday night at Nationwide Arena. Eleven Blue Jackets recorded a point...

26 Feb 2025
by Will Chase

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No. 91 Is Back

Kent Johnson might not be getting some of the national pub that others — including his teammate Zach Werenski are getting — but Johnson is healthy and his performance on the...

24 Feb 2025
by Will Chase

7 Comments

3T: CBJ Return With Win, Z Still Streaking

Zach Werenski had three points with a goal and an assist to continue a franchise record 22-game home point streak as the Columbus Blue Jackets defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 5-1...

23 Feb 2025
by Will Chase

Boone Activated From IR; To Play Saturday

Boone Jenner is ready to make his season debut Saturday night for the Blue Jackets. Here's where the Columbus captain fits into the lineup and a reminder of what he brings to the...

21 Feb 2025
by Ed Francis

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2nd Half CBJ Schedule Outlook

The 4 Nations Face-Off break came at a good for the Columbus Blue Jackets. Now that they get to rest and heal up, we look at what's looming for the hopeful playoff-bound group.

17 Feb 2025
by Will Chase

11 Comments

Bones Is Back

CBJ Drop Season Finale

Preview: Last Game Of The Season

Goalie Battle: Merzlikins vs. Greaves

Coach Set, UFAs/RFAs Next

Quotables From Thursday's Presser

Goalie Battle: Merzlikins vs. Greaves

Coach Set, UFAs/RFAs Next

Quotables From Thursday's Presser

Columbus Blue Jackets Analysis

It's Not Playoff Or Bust ... Is It?

3T: Six Straight Losses

3T: Shut Out Again

3T: Olivier Ends Shutout Streak At 182:55

3T: Blanked Again

Playoff Race Competition

3T: Shutout At Home, First Since ‘23-24

3T: Sunk At The Rock

3T: Fantilli Nets Hat Trick In Rout

3T: CBJ Fall, Four-Game Win Streak Ends

An Emotional, Successful Weekend

3T: CBJ Win Classic At The Shoe 5-3

Live Updates From The Shoe

3T: Jackets Upend Wings 5-2 in Detroit

Game Day #59: CBJ @ DET

3T: CBJ Get 2 Huge Points, Z's Streak End

No. 91 Is Back

3T: CBJ Return With Win, Z Still Streaking

Boone Activated From IR; To Play Saturday

2nd Half CBJ Schedule Outlook

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Trade And Free Agent List

The Final 4, Jet or Elvis?

An Early Post-mortem On The Season

Severson out for Rest of Season

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