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 will see their playoff hopes rejuvenated.

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.

Columbus Blue Jackets News

Columbus Blue Jackets news from on and off the ice. Follow @1stOhioBattery on Twitter for the latest.

Jackets Win Stadium Series

Justin Danforth scored the game-winning goal with just over two minutes left and Elvis Merzlikins made 43 in Columbus' 5-3 Stadium Series victory over Detroit.

01 Mar 2025
by Ed Francis

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Stadium Series Game Preview: DET @ CBJ

The NHL Stadium Series is finally here. Here's what to look for when the Blue Jackets and Red Wings do battle in front of over 90,000 fans under the lights of Ohio Stadium.

01 Mar 2025
by Ed Francis

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Stadium Series Rundown

One day before the Blue Jackets and Red Wings go to battle at The Shoe, here's a rundown of what to expect at Ohio Stadium throughout the day Saturday.

28 Feb 2025
by Ed Francis

5 Comments

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

11 Comments

Third Straight Dub For CBJ

The CBJ grabbed a huge two points in the standings Thursday, led by two goals from James van Riemsdyk, a three-assist effort from Boone Jenner, and a sharp night from Daniil...

27 Feb 2025
by Ed Francis

6 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

9 Comments

Marchy Scores Twice; Jackets Down Stars

Kirill Marchenko scored twice and the Blue Jackets survived a late scare, holding on to beat the Dallas Stars 6-4 on Tuesday night.

25 Feb 2025
by Ed Francis

Game Day #58: DAL @ CBJ

Elvis gets the start in net as the Blue Jackets are back on home ice Tuesday night when they face one of the elite teams in hockey, the Dallas Stars.

25 Feb 2025
by Ed Francis

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

Werenski, Johnson Power Jackets To Win

Zach Werenski kept his historic point streak going in a big way and Kent Johnson added a pair of goals in a dominant, 5-1 win by the Blue Jackets on Saturday night over the...

22 Feb 2025
by Ed Francis

9 Comments

Game Day #57: CHI @ CBJ

Boone Jenner makes his season debut, Kirill Marchenko and Dante Fabbro are back, and the #CBJ begin their chase for a playoff spot when the Chicago Blackhawks are in town Saturday.

22 Feb 2025
by Ed Francis

1 Comment

Z Shines In Team USA Win

Zach Werenski had three assists in Team USA's 6-1 rout of Team Finland on Thursday night at the 4 Nations Face-Off.

14 Feb 2025
by Ed Francis

18 Comments

3T: Home Point Streak Comes To End

Will Cuylle scored the game-winning goal and had an assist as the New York Rangers beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-3 on Saturday night at Nationwide Arena. Zach Werenski extended...

09 Feb 2025
by Will Chase

2 Comments

Late Goal Dooms CBJ

A late goal on a bad break pushed the New York Rangers past the Columbus Blue Jackets Saturday night, sending the Blue Jackets into the 4-Nations break with four straight losses.

08 Feb 2025
by Ed Francis

2 Comments

Game Day #56: NYR @ CBJ

Game Day #56: A huge two points are on the line Saturday night when the Columbus Blue Jackets face the New York Rangers as both teams jockey for a playoff spot.

08 Feb 2025
by Ed Francis

2 Comments

3T: Werenski Sets Record In Loss

Dylan Guenther scored the overtime game-winner to propel the Utah Hockey Club over the Columbus Blue Jackets 3-2 on Thursday night at Nationwide Arena. Zach Werenski had an assist...

07 Feb 2025
by Will Chase

3 Comments

Jackets Downed In OT

Damon Severson's fight gave the Columbus Blue Jackets a spark Thursday night, but the CBJ came up short in overtime to the Utah Hockey Club.

06 Feb 2025
by Ed Francis

1 Comment

Game Day #55: UHC @ CBJ

Early indications are that Zach Werenski will return to the lineup Thursday night when the Blue Jackets face the Utah Hockey Club for the second time in a week.

06 Feb 2025
by Ed Francis

2 Comments

3T: Jackets Fall, Conclude .500 Trip

Alex Tuch had two goals and an assist as the Buffalo Sabres beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 3-2 for their fourth straight win Tuesday night from KeyBank Center.

05 Feb 2025
by Will Chase

2 Comments

Sabres Defeat Jackets

Kent Johnson's spectacular goal wasn't enough for the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday night, as they lose 3-2 to the Buffalo Sabres.

04 Feb 2025
by Ed Francis

2 Comments

Preview: CBJ @ DET

Losing Streak At 6

Preview: WPG @ CBJ

What's In A Line?

Time to Deliver

Preview: SJ @ CBJ

Preview: CBJ @ DET

Losing Streak At 6

Late-Season Collapse

Columbus Blue Jackets News

Jackets Win Stadium Series

Stadium Series Game Preview: DET @ CBJ

Stadium Series Rundown

3T: Jackets Upend Wings 5-2 in Detroit

Third Straight Dub For CBJ

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

Marchy Scores Twice; Jackets Down Stars

Game Day #58: DAL @ CBJ

3T: CBJ Return With Win, Z Still Streaking

Werenski, Johnson Power Jackets To Win

Game Day #57: CHI @ CBJ

Z Shines In Team USA Win

3T: Home Point Streak Comes To End

Late Goal Dooms CBJ

Game Day #56: NYR @ CBJ

3T: Werenski Sets Record In Loss

Jackets Downed In OT

Game Day #55: UHC @ CBJ

3T: Jackets Fall, Conclude .500 Trip

Sabres Defeat Jackets

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