Weekly Roundup

News and notes from the week that was: the Blue Jackets announce three coaching departures, the Cleveland Monsters begin their playoff push, and Columbus' draft lottery possibilities.

Bones Is Back

The Blue Jackets are running it back with Rick Bowness, who made it clear how this ends if things don’t change: the culture gets fixed, one way or another.

Columbus Blue Jackets coach Rick Bowness

CBJ Drop Season Finale

Jakob Chychrun scored the go-ahead goal in the third period as the Washington Capitals defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets 2-1 in both teams’ season finale at Nationwide Arena. Boone Jenner scored for Columbus, while Anthony Beauvillier tied the game...

Apr 14, 2026; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Washington Capitals right wing Ryan Leonard (9) pulls Columbus Blue Jackets center Isac Lundestrom (21) away from the crease during the second period at Nationwide Arena.

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Weekly Roundup

News and notes from the week that was: the Blue Jackets announce three coaching departures, the Cleveland Monsters begin their playoff push, and Columbus' draft lottery...

25 Apr 2026
by Ed Francis

5 Comments

Bones Is Back

The Blue Jackets are running it back with Rick Bowness, who made it clear how this ends if things don’t change: the culture gets fixed, one way or another.

16 Apr 2026
by 1OB Staff

17 Comments

CBJ Drop Season Finale

Jakob Chychrun scored the go-ahead goal in the third period as the Washington Capitals defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets 2-1 in both teams’ season finale at Nationwide Arena....

14 Apr 2026
by Will Chase

3 Comments

Preview: Last Game Of The Season

The Columbus Blue Jackets are not heading to the postseason but will be in action one final time in this season when they face Alev Ovechkin and the Capitals on Tuesday.

14 Apr 2026
by Ed Francis

4 Comments

Blue Jackets Eliminated

The Columbus Blue Jackets were eliminated from playoff contention Monday night, and will conclude the season Tuesday against the Washington Capitals.

14 Apr 2026
by Ed Francis

24 Comments

Jackets’ Playoff Hopes Dim

The Boston Bruins edged the Columbus Blue Jackets 3-2 on Sunday night at Nationwide Arena behind a three-point night, including a goal, from Sean Kuraly and a third-period...

12 Apr 2026
by Will Chase

35 Comments

Preview: BOS @ CBJ

It's the new biggest game of the season for the Columbus Blue Jackets on Sunday when they face the Boston Bruins. Here are five things to know before the pivotal puck-drop.

12 Apr 2026
by Ed Francis

6 Comments

Coyle Leads Way In Emphatic Win

Charlie Coyle's two-goal night propelled the Columbus Blue Jackets to a massive, 5-2 victory over the Canadiens on Saturday night and renewed hopes for a spot in the postseason.

11 Apr 2026
by Ed Francis

5 Comments

Preview: CBJ @ MTL

Fighting for their playoff lives, the Columbus Blue Jackets play their final road game of the regular season Saturday night when they travel to Montreal to battle the Canadiens.

11 Apr 2026
by Ed Francis

7 Comments

Brutal Blow

The Buffalo Sabres scored four times in the third and rookie Colten Ellis stopped all 37 Blue Jacket shots for his first career shutout, putting Columbus' playoff hopes on life...

09 Apr 2026
by Ed Francis

16 Comments

Preview: CBJ @ BUF

Only limited lineups are expected Thursday night when the Columbus Blue Jackets face the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday night in Buffalo. Here are five things to know before the puck...

09 Apr 2026
by Ed Francis

9 Comments

Dramatic Comeback

The game — and season — looked to be over. Enter Adam Fantilli, whose goal with 17 seconds left in regulation propelled the Columbus Blue Jackets to a chaotic 4-3 comeback win...

07 Apr 2026
by Ed Francis

13 Comments

Preview: CBJ @ DET

It’s the resistible force against the movable object Tuesday night when the Columbus Blue Jackets battle the Detroit Red Wings —but despite both teams’ struggles, the winner...

07 Apr 2026
by Ed Francis

9 Comments

Losing Streak At 6

Kyle Connor scored twice to lift the Winnipeg Jets to a 2-1 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday night at Nationwide Arena. Ivan Provorov opened the scoring early for...

04 Apr 2026
by Will Chase

16 Comments

Preview: WPG @ CBJ

Several game-time decisions are in store for the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday night before their critical showdown with the Winnipeg Jets. Here are five things to know before...

04 Apr 2026
by Ed Francis

9 Comments

Late-Season Collapse

Six games remain, but the Columbus Blue Jackets are spiraling. A brutal 1-5-1 stretch, mounting injuries, and missed opportunities have dropped them out of playoff position after...

03 Apr 2026
by Will Chase

8 Comments

Canes Blow Past Jackets

The Columbus Blue Jackets managed just ten shots on goal Thursday night — tied for the fewest in franchise history — in an ugly 5-1 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes.

02 Apr 2026
by Ed Francis

8 Comments

Preview: CBJ @ CAR

The Blue Jackets are just 1-4-1 in their last six games — but look to buck that trend Thursday night in Raleigh when they wrap up a home-and-home with the Carolina Hurricanes.

02 Apr 2026
by Ed Francis

20 Comments

Slide Continues; 1-4-1 In Last Six

The Columbus Blue Jackets couldn’t keep up with the Carolina Hurricanes' red-hot power play, surrendering three man-advantage goals in a 5-2 loss at Nationwide Arena on Tuesday...

31 Mar 2026
by Will Chase

26 Comments

Preview: CAR @ CBJ

With losses in four of their last five, the Columbus Blue Jackets will start Jet Greaves on Tuesday as they close out a three-game homestand with a battle against the Carolina...

31 Mar 2026
by Ed Francis

7 Comments

Weekly Roundup

Bones Is Back

CBJ Drop Season Finale

Goalie Battle: Merzlikins vs. Greaves

Coach Set, UFAs/RFAs Next

Quotables From Thursday's Presser

Weekly Roundup

Bones Is Back

CBJ Drop Season Finale

Columbus Blue Jackets News

Weekly Roundup

Bones Is Back

CBJ Drop Season Finale

Preview: Last Game Of The Season

Blue Jackets Eliminated

Jackets’ Playoff Hopes Dim

Preview: BOS @ CBJ

Coyle Leads Way In Emphatic Win

Preview: CBJ @ MTL

Brutal Blow

Preview: CBJ @ BUF

Dramatic Comeback

Preview: CBJ @ DET

Losing Streak At 6

Preview: WPG @ CBJ

Late-Season Collapse

Canes Blow Past Jackets

Preview: CBJ @ CAR

Slide Continues; 1-4-1 In Last Six

Preview: CAR @ CBJ

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