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.

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 night. Kirill Marchenko and Adam Fantilli snapped goal droughts for...

Mar 31, 2026; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere (4) celebrates his goal against the Columbus Blue Jackets during the first period at Nationwide Arena.

Bruised Jackets

Mathieu Olivier will be out "a couple of weeks", per head coach Rick Bowness. The Columbus Blue Jackets have now lost three players in three games to injury and must overcome quickly to keep pace.

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Preview: CAR @ CBJ

The Columbus Blue Jackets return to Nationwide Arena ice Tuesday night to begin a huge three-game homestand. Here are five things to know before their 7:00 p.m. puck-drop against...

17 Mar 2026
by Ed Francis

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The Precipice

Left for dead in January, the Columbus Blue Jackets looked like the worst team in the Eastern Conference and a franchise stuck in its familiar cycle of disappointment. Instead, a...

15 Mar 2026
by Will Chase

5 Comments

Kirill The Thrill

Kirill Marchenko scored his 100th career NHL goal and netted the deciding tally in the shootout as the Columbus Blue Jackets edged the Philadelphia Flyers 2-1 on Saturday night at...

14 Mar 2026
by Will Chase

10 Comments

Preview: CBJ @ PHI

Jet gets the net and Voronkov sits again Saturday night as the Columbus Blue Jackets complete their road trip with a divisional battle against the Philadelphia Flyers.

14 Mar 2026
by Ed Francis

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Another OTL

The Columbus Blue Jackets deserved a better fate Thursday in their 2-1 OTL to the Florida Panthers, but did extend their point streak to eight games to get within a point of a wild...

12 Mar 2026
by Ed Francis

21 Comments

Preview: CBJ @ FLA

The Columbus Blue Jackets can make it an eight-game point streak — and potentially climb into a tie for the final wild card spot — Thursday night when they take on the Florida...

12 Mar 2026
by Ed Francis

1 Comment

Garland Makes History In Win

The Columbus Blue Jackets rode a three-goal second period and two goals from Conor Garland to a 5-2 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday night at Benchmark International...

10 Mar 2026
by Will Chase

9 Comments

Preview: CBJ @ TB

After a pair of frustrating overtime losses, the Columbus Blue Jackets play their third game in four nights as they begin a three-game road trip. Here are five things to know...

10 Mar 2026
by Ed Francis

4 Comments

OT Heartbreaker

The Columbus Blue Jackets battled back from a two-goal deficit and even took the lead in the second period, but Adrian Kempe scored twice — including the overtime winner — to...

09 Mar 2026
by Will Chase

32 Comments

Preview: LA @ CBJ

The fourth and final game of the Columbus Blue Jackets' homestand has a unique start time. Here are five things to know before the 4:00 p.m. puck-drop against the Los Angeles...

09 Mar 2026
by Ed Francis

8 Comments

Win Streak Ends, Point Streak Continues

The Columbus Blue Jackets came back from down two in a chaotic third period, but saw their three-game win streak come to an end Saturday night with a 5-4 overtime loss to the Utah...

07 Mar 2026
by Ed Francis

10 Comments

Preview: UTH @ CBJ

Conor Garland will skate on the second line in his Columbus debut, Zach Werenski is back, and Elvis Merzlikins gets the nod Saturday night when the Blue Jackets face the Utah...

07 Mar 2026
by Ed Francis

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Blue Jackets Acquire Garland

The Columbus Blue Jackets have acquired forward Conor Garland from the Vancouver Canucks in exchange for a pair of draft picks.

06 Mar 2026
by Ed Francis

27 Comments

Olivier + Provorov = 5 Pts

Mathieu Olivier scored twice, and Jet Greaves stopped 26 shots to lead the Columbus Blue Jackets to a 4-2 win over the Florida Panthers on Thursday night at Nationwide Arena. Ivan...

05 Mar 2026
by Will Chase

6 Comments

Preview: FLA @ CBJ

The Columbus Blue Jackets continue their four-game homestand on Thursday night as they host the back-to-back Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers at Nationwide Arena. Columbus...

05 Mar 2026
by Will Chase

4 Comments

Monahan’s Shorty Sparks 3-2 Win

The Columbus Blue Jackets scored twice in the first 6:07 of the third period to rally past the Nashville Predators 3-2 on Tuesday night at Nationwide Arena. Sean Monahan netted a...

03 Mar 2026
by Will Chase

8 Comments

Preview: NSH @ CBJ

After a wild victory Monday night, the Columbus Blue Jackets are right back at it Tuesday night when they welcome the Nashville Predators to town. Here are five things to know...

03 Mar 2026
by Ed Francis

7 Comments

Jackets Escape With Two

The Columbus Blue Jackets squandered a four-goal lead in the third period but were bailed out in overtime by Kirill Marchenko, picking up a huge two points in a 5-4 victory Monday...

02 Mar 2026
by Ed Francis

12 Comments

Preview: CBJ @ NYR

Elvis Merzlikins gets the nod in net Monday night in a pivotal game for the Columbus Blue Jackets. Here are five things to know before their 7:00 p.m. puck-drop against the New...

02 Mar 2026
by Ed Francis

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Second Point Slips Away

Simon Holmstrom scored 1:47 into overtime as the Islanders erased a 2-0 deficit and beat the Blue Jackets 4-3 on Saturday night at Nationwide Arena. Adam Fantilli tied the game...

28 Feb 2026
by Will Chase

13 Comments

Canes Blow Past Jackets

Preview: CBJ @ CAR

Slide Continues; 1-4-1 In Last Six

Preview: SJ @ CBJ

A Deep Dive Into The Postseason Race

Werenski Helps USA To Gold Medal Game

Canes Blow Past Jackets

Slide Continues; 1-4-1 In Last Six

Bruised Jackets

Columbus Blue Jackets News

Preview: CAR @ CBJ

The Precipice

Kirill The Thrill

Preview: CBJ @ PHI

Another OTL

Preview: CBJ @ FLA

Garland Makes History In Win

Preview: CBJ @ TB

OT Heartbreaker

Preview: LA @ CBJ

Win Streak Ends, Point Streak Continues

Preview: UTH @ CBJ

Blue Jackets Acquire Garland

Olivier + Provorov = 5 Pts

Preview: FLA @ CBJ

Monahan’s Shorty Sparks 3-2 Win

Preview: NSH @ CBJ

Jackets Escape With Two

Preview: CBJ @ NYR

Second Point Slips Away

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