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

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Game Day #54: CBJ @ BUF

Thanks to key injuries, the lineups will look a little different Tuesday night when the Columbus Blue Jackets face the Buffalo Sabres to conclude their four-game road trip.

04 Feb 2025
by Ed Francis

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3T: Stars And Stripes

Evgenii Dadonov scored twice in the third period as the Dallas Stars got the breaks in a 5-3 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Sunday at American Airlines Arena.

03 Feb 2025
by Will Chase

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CBJ Suffer Setback In Dallas

Three Blue Jackets went down with injuries in Sunday's 5-3 loss to the Stars, ending Columbus' three-game winning streak in a game that featured a trio of questionable calls.

02 Feb 2025
by Ed Francis

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Game Day #53: CBJ @ DAL

Zach Werenski is one point away from a career high (already!) and Elvis Merzlikins gets the start Sunday when the Blue Jackets seek their fourth straight win.

02 Feb 2025
by Ed Francis

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3T: Werenski Caps Off 3rd Straight OT Win

Zach Werenski scored the game-winning goal in overtime as the Columbus Blue Jackets overcame a slow start and a 2-0 third-period deficit to beat the Utah Hockey Club 3-2 on Friday...

01 Feb 2025
by Will Chase

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Werenski's Overtime Heroics Cap Comeback

Zach Werenski's incredible overtime play capped off a comeback win for the Columbus Blue Jackets on Friday night, as they defeated the Utah Hockey Club 3-2 for their third straight...

01 Feb 2025
by Ed Francis

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Game Day #52: CBJ @ UHC

Back-to-backs have not been kind to the Blue Jackets this season, but they'll look to buck that trend Friday night when they play their first-ever game against the Utah Hockey...

31 Jan 2025
by Ed Francis

3T: Sillinger Returns with GW OTG

Cole Sillinger scored the overtime game-winner to help the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Vegas Golden Knights 2-1 on Thursday night at T-Mobile Arena. Adam Fantilli also scored...

31 Jan 2025
by Will Chase

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Another OT, Another Win For CBJ

The Blue Jackets got another great start from Elvis Merzlikins and another heroic overtime goal — this time from a returning Cole Sillinger — as they defeat the Golden Knights...

31 Jan 2025
by Ed Francis

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CBJ Linked To Pettersson

Pierre LeBrun said Thursday that there have been "very recent" talks between the Columbus Blue Jackets and Vancouver Canucks on Elias Pettersson.

30 Jan 2025
by Ed Francis

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Game Day #51: CBJ @ VGK

After four days off, the CBJ get number four back when Cole Sillinger returns to the lineup as the Blue Jackets face the Vegas Golden Knights on Thursday night.

30 Jan 2025
by Ed Francis

3T: Werenski’s Streak at 19, CBJ Win

Zach Werenski scored to extend his home point streak to 19 games and Kirill Marchenko scored in overtime as the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Los Angeles Kings 3-2 on Saturday...

26 Jan 2025
by Will Chase

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CBJ Win In OT

Kirill Marchenko ended it in spectacular fashion and Elvis Merzlikins dazzled again in the Blue Jackets' 3-2 overtime win over the Kings on Saturday night.

25 Jan 2025
by Ed Francis

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Game Day #50: LA @ CBJ

Game Day #50: Denton Mateychuk returns to the lineup and Elvis Merzlikins patrols the posts Saturday night when the Columbus Blue Jackets face the Los Angeles Kings.

25 Jan 2025
by Ed Francis

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Second Period Dooms Blue Jackets

The Columbus Blue Jackets allowed five goals in a nightmare of a second period en route to a 7-4 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes.

23 Jan 2025
by Ed Francis

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Game Day #49: CBJ @ CAR

Game Day #49: After a potentially season-defining win Wednesday night in Toronto, the Blue Jackets are back at it Thursday night when they face the Hurricanes.

23 Jan 2025
by Ed Francis

Jackets Clobber Leafs

Adam Fantilli had a hat trick as part of a career night and Elvis Merzlikins was just about perfect between the pipes as the Columbus Blue Jackets won big in Toronto, defeating the...

22 Jan 2025
by Ed Francis

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Game Day #48: CBJ @ TOR

Game Day #48: The Blue Jackets begin a tough back-to-back Wednesday night with a trip to Canada and a battle against Auston Matthews' Maple Leafs.

22 Jan 2025
by Ed Francis

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Point Streak Ends

Kent Johnson's early power-play goal was it for the Columbus Blue Jackets offense Monday night, as their seven-game point streak came to an end with a 3-1 loss to the New York...

21 Jan 2025
by Ed Francis

3 Comments

Game Day #47: CBJ @ NYI

Game Day #47: Blue Jackets Islanders

20 Jan 2025
by Ed Francis

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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

Game Day #54: CBJ @ BUF

3T: Stars And Stripes

CBJ Suffer Setback In Dallas

Game Day #53: CBJ @ DAL

3T: Werenski Caps Off 3rd Straight OT Win

Werenski's Overtime Heroics Cap Comeback

Game Day #52: CBJ @ UHC

3T: Sillinger Returns with GW OTG

Another OT, Another Win For CBJ

CBJ Linked To Pettersson

Game Day #51: CBJ @ VGK

3T: Werenski’s Streak at 19, CBJ Win

CBJ Win In OT

Game Day #50: LA @ CBJ

Second Period Dooms Blue Jackets

Game Day #49: CBJ @ CAR

Jackets Clobber Leafs

Game Day #48: CBJ @ TOR

Point Streak Ends

Game Day #47: CBJ @ NYI

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