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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CAR Claims Spencer Martin

The Carolina Hurricanes claimed former Blue Jackets goalie Spencer Martin off waivers.

19 Jan 2024
by Coby Maeir

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CBJ Activate Boone Jenner

Columbus Blue Jackets center Boone Jenner is set to return to the lineup on Friday while defensemen Zach Werenski and Nick Blankenburg along with forward Patrik Laine participated...

19 Jan 2024
by Coby Maeir

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CBJ Loan Jiricek, Waive Martin

The Blue Jackets loaned defenseman David Jiricek to the AHL and placed goaltender Spencer Martin on waivers after a 13-game stint with the club.

18 Jan 2024
by Coby Maeir

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Drama As Always Engulfs Columbus

ESPN's Ray Ferraro and TSN's Darren Dreger dissect the latest drama engulfing the Columbus Blue Jackets and disgruntled goaltender Elvis Merzlikins.

17 Jan 2024
by Will Chase

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Merzlikins Requests Trade

After the Columbus Blue Jackets' 4-3 shootout win over the Vancouver Canucks on Monday, goalie Elvis Merzlikins revealed that he requested a trade.

15 Jan 2024
by Coby Maeir

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3T: Jackets Stop Canucks in SO

Kirill Marchenko scored the game-deciding goal in the shootout to lift the Columbus Blue Jackets over the Vancouver Canucks 4-3 on Monday afternoon at Nationwide Arena.

15 Jan 2024
by Will Chase

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CBJ Beat VAN 4-3 in SO

Columbus Blue Jackets forward Dmitri Voronkov posted his first-career multi-goal game and Elvis Merzlikins made 27 saves to propel the Blue Jackets to a 4-3 shootout win over the...

15 Jan 2024
by Coby Maeir

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If You Have Three Goalies You Have None

The latest drama surrounding Elvis Merzlikins and the Columbus Blue Jackets aside, it's just the latest stench of dysfunction infecting Ohio's hockey team.

15 Jan 2024
by Will Chase

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CBJ Activate Kuraly, Assign Gaunce

The Columbus Blue Jackets activated center Sean Kuraly off injured reserve after an eight-game absence with an abdominal injury and assigned forward Brendan Gaunce to the American...

14 Jan 2024
by Coby Maeir

Kraken Beat Jackets 7-4

Seattle Kraken forward Jared McCann and Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Ivan Provrov each scored two goals in Seattle's 7-4 win.

13 Jan 2024
by Coby Maeir

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90: "There Has To Be A New Scenario For Me"

Columbus Blue Jackets goalie Elvis Merzlikins addressed the media on Friday after a stretch where he hasn't played since Dec. 29 and hasn't dressed since Jan. 2. "There has to be a...

12 Jan 2024
by Coby Maeir

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Friedman: "Might Just Be Time"

On 32 Thoughts: The Podcast, Sportsnet's Eliotte Friedman discussed the Elvis Merzlikins situation for the Columbus Blue Jackets. Merzlikins hasn't played since Dec. 29 and hasn't...

12 Jan 2024
by Coby Maeir

5 Comments

Jordan Dumais Out Approx. 6 Weeks

The Columbus Blue Jackets announced that prospect forward Jordan Dumais is expected to miss approximately six weeks after he undergoes abdominal surgery on Jan. 19.

11 Jan 2024
by Coby Maeir

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Dumais To Undergo Surgery: Report

Columbus Blue Jackets 2022 third-round pick and Halifax Mooseheads forward Jordan Dumais will undergo double hip surgery and treatment for a sports hernia, per a report from Kevin...

11 Jan 2024
by Coby Maeir

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Marchenko on What Chaos!

Five things we learned about Columbus Blue Jackets forward Kirill Marchenko from his appearance on What Chaos!

11 Jan 2024
by Coby Maeir

WPG Beats CBJ 5-0

Center Cole Perfetti scored two goals as the Winnipeg Jets beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 5-0 on Tuesday at Canada Life Centre.

09 Jan 2024
by Coby Maeir

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Sillinger Joins New Line, Scores Hat Trick

Cole Sillinger scored his second career hat trick in Saturday's overtime loss to the Minnesota Wild. The third-year Columbus Blue Jacket is playing some of the best hockey of his...

08 Jan 2024
by Will Chase

Sillinger Scores Hatty but CBJ Lose 4-3

Center Cole Sillinger posted his second-career hat trick and goaltender Daniil Tarasov made 33 saves as the Blue Jackets lost to the Minnesota Wild 4-3 in overtime on Saturday at...

06 Jan 2024
by Coby Maeir

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CBJ Activate Boqivst

The Columbus Blue Jackets activated defenseman Adam Boqvist off injured reserve after a 13-game absence due to a shoulder strain.

06 Jan 2024
by Coby Maeir

CBJ at WJC Day 9: Brindley & USA Win Gold

Columbus Blue Jackets prospect and Michigan Wolverines forward Gavin Brindley took home gold with Team USA at the World Junior Championship.

05 Jan 2024
by Coby Maeir

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

CAR Claims Spencer Martin

CBJ Activate Boone Jenner

CBJ Loan Jiricek, Waive Martin

Drama As Always Engulfs Columbus

Merzlikins Requests Trade

3T: Jackets Stop Canucks in SO

CBJ Beat VAN 4-3 in SO

If You Have Three Goalies You Have None

CBJ Activate Kuraly, Assign Gaunce

Kraken Beat Jackets 7-4

90: "There Has To Be A New Scenario For Me"

Friedman: "Might Just Be Time"

Jordan Dumais Out Approx. 6 Weeks

Dumais To Undergo Surgery: Report

Marchenko on What Chaos!

WPG Beats CBJ 5-0

Sillinger Joins New Line, Scores Hat Trick

Sillinger Scores Hatty but CBJ Lose 4-3

CBJ Activate Boqivst

CBJ at WJC Day 9: Brindley & USA Win Gold

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An Early Post-mortem On The Season

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The KJ Conundrum

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