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 Columbus, but the Jackets couldn’t generate enough offense as their...

Apr 4, 2026; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Winnipeg Jets left wing Kyle Connor (81) celebrates his goal against the Columbus Blue Jackets during the second period at Nationwide Arena.

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 climbing as high as second in the Metro just a few weeks ago. What...

Mar 29, 2026; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets center Boone Jenner (38) reaches for the loose puck with Boston Bruins center Mark Kastelic (47) during the second period at Nationwide Arena.

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.

Columbus Blue Jackets News

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3T: Offense Erupts In Rout

Adam Fantilli scored twice and laid a boom on Ryan Leonard as the Columbus Blue Jackets beat up the resting Washington Capitals 7-0 on Saturday afternoon at Nationwide Arena. Jet...

13 Apr 2025
by Will Chase

Greaves, Fantilli Lead CBJ To Another Win

Jet Greaves recorded his first NHL shutout and Adam Fantilli was a two-way force Saturday afternoon as the Blue Jackets blanked the Capitals 7-0 to stay alive in the playoff race.

12 Apr 2025
by Ed Francis

7 Comments

Game Day #79: WSH @ CBJ

Game Day #79: Still alive for playoff spot, the #CBJ host the Washington Capitals in an early, 12:30 p.m. puck-drop.

12 Apr 2025
by Ed Francis

11 Comments

3T: Alive For Another Day

Jet Greaves made 39 saves in a surprise start, and the Columbus Blue Jackets got goals from James van Riemsdyk, Zach Aston-Reese, and Boone Jenner as they beat the Buffalo Sabres...

11 Apr 2025
by Will Chase

4 Comments

Greaves Dazzles; CBJ Stay Alive

Jet Greaves was dynamite in net Thursday as the Columbus Blue Jackets stayed alive in the playoff race with a 3-2 victory over the Buffalo Sabres.

10 Apr 2025
by Ed Francis

24 Comments

Game Day #78: BUF @ CBJ

The Blue Jackets face the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday in a game where a regulation loss would officially eliminate the CBJ from playoff contention.

10 Apr 2025
by Ed Francis

3T: CBJ Bust Out With 5 In Win

The Columbus Blue Jackets had five different goal scorers in their 5-2 win over the Ottawa Senators as they ended a three-game losing streak on Tuesday at Nationwide Arena. Justin...

09 Apr 2025
by Will Chase

2 Comments

Jackets Stay Alive In Playoff Race

Five different Blue Jackets scored Tuesday night as Columbus stayed alive in the playoff race with a 5-2 win over the Ottawa Senators.

08 Apr 2025
by Ed Francis

5 Comments

Game Day #77: OTT @ CBJ

With their playoff hopes all but gone, the Columbus Blue Jackets return home Tuesday to complete a home-and-home set with the Ottawa Senators.

08 Apr 2025
by Ed Francis

6 Comments

CBJ Blanked In Back-To-Back Games

Linus Ullmark picked up his fourth shutout of the season behind 29 saves, and Nikolas Matinpalo scored the first goal of his NHL career as the Ottawa Senators beat the Columbus...

06 Apr 2025
by Will Chase

22 Comments

Game Day #76: CBJ @ OTT

If the Columbus Blue Jackets want to revive their slim playoff hopes, a win Sunday evening in Ottawa is a must.

06 Apr 2025
by Ed Francis

8 Comments

3T: Barely Alive

Anthony Stolarz made 27 saves for his second shutout, and Nick Robertson and William Nylander each scored twice to help the Toronto Maple Leafs over the Columbus Blue Jackets 5-0...

06 Apr 2025
by Will Chase

11 Comments

Blue Jackets Held Scoreless Again

The Columbus Blue Jackets' playoff chances took a huge blow Saturday night in a 5-0 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs.

05 Apr 2025
by Ed Francis

1 Comment

Game Day #75: CBJ @ TOR

With Columbus desperate for two points, the forward lines have been shuffled in advance of Saturday night's battle between the Blue Jackets and Toronto Maple Leafs.

05 Apr 2025
by Ed Francis

6 Comments

3T: Avalanche Weather Storms, Beat CBJ

Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar each had three points with a goal and two assists as the Colorado Avalanche beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 7-3 on Thursday at Nationwide Arena....

04 Apr 2025
by Will Chase

5 Comments

Elvis Gives Up 7 In Loss

The Columbus Blue Jackets had a 3-2 lead in the second before five unanswered goals by the Colorado Avalanche propelled them to a 7-3 win Thursday night.

03 Apr 2025
by Ed Francis

6 Comments

Game Day #74: COL @ CBJ

Jack Johnson is in, Damon Severson is out, and Elvis Merzlikins gets the start Thursday night when the Columbus Blue Jackets battle the Colorado Avalanche in a big test for the...

03 Apr 2025
by Ed Francis

11 Comments

3T: Marchenko Scores Hat Trick In Rout

It was an offensive explosion as Kirill Marchenko scored the hat trick in a four-point night, and the Jackets had seven players record multi-points in the Columbus Blue Jackets’...

02 Apr 2025
by Will Chase

10 Comments

Marchy Gets Hat Trick In 8-4 Win

Kirill Marchenko's third career hat trick and two-goal nights from Sean Monahan and Adam Fantilli led the way in the Blue Jackets' huge 8-4 win over the Nashville Predators.

01 Apr 2025
by Ed Francis

7 Comments

Game Day #73: NSH @ CBJ

Game Day #73: The Columbus Blue Jackets continue their playoff push Tuesday night when the Nashville Predators visit Nationwide Arena.

01 Apr 2025
by Ed Francis

1 Comment

Losing Streak At 6

Preview: WPG @ CBJ

Late-Season Collapse

What's In A Line?

Time to Deliver

Preview: SJ @ CBJ

Losing Streak At 6

Late-Season Collapse

Canes Blow Past Jackets

Columbus Blue Jackets News

3T: Offense Erupts In Rout

Greaves, Fantilli Lead CBJ To Another Win

Game Day #79: WSH @ CBJ

3T: Alive For Another Day

Greaves Dazzles; CBJ Stay Alive

Game Day #78: BUF @ CBJ

3T: CBJ Bust Out With 5 In Win

Jackets Stay Alive In Playoff Race

Game Day #77: OTT @ CBJ

CBJ Blanked In Back-To-Back Games

Game Day #76: CBJ @ OTT

3T: Barely Alive

Blue Jackets Held Scoreless Again

Game Day #75: CBJ @ TOR

3T: Avalanche Weather Storms, Beat CBJ

Elvis Gives Up 7 In Loss

Game Day #74: COL @ CBJ

3T: Marchenko Scores Hat Trick In Rout

Marchy Gets Hat Trick In 8-4 Win

Game Day #73: NSH @ CBJ

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