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

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

CBJ Trading Robinson to BUF

The Columbus Blue Jackets are trading forward Eric Robinson to the Buffalo Sabres, sources confirmed to 1st Ohio Battery.

06 Dec 2023
by Coby Maeir

17 Comments

Groundhog Day

The Columbus Blue Jackets keep talking about finding ways to keep leads and win games. Instead, they continue to watch third-period leads evaporate into the abyss.

06 Dec 2023
by Will Chase

3 Comments

3T: Kings Tie Record In Comeback Fashion

Drew Doughty scored 33 seconds into overtime to lift the Los Angeles Kings to a comeback 4-3 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday at Nationwide Arena. The Kings overcame a...

05 Dec 2023
by Will Chase

16 Comments

Jackets Blow 3-goal Lead, Lose 4-3 (OT)

The Columbus Blue Jackets surrendered a three-goal third-period lead and lost 4-3 in overtime to the Los Angeles Kings on Tuesday and fell to 8-14-5.

05 Dec 2023
by Coby Maeir

6 Comments

CBJ Prospects on Canada WJC Prelim Roster

Columbus Blue Jackets prospects Jordan Dumais of the Halifax Mooseheads and Denton Mateychuk of the Moose Jaw Warriors were named to Hockey Canada's preliminary roster for the 2024...

05 Dec 2023
by Coby Maeir

Where’s Johnny Hockey?

It hasn’t been an easy season for Johnny Gaudreau or the Columbus Blue Jackets but it looks like Gaudreau’s game is picking up as the Blue Jackets are picking up more wins.

05 Dec 2023
by Will Chase

2 Comments

Jarmo Has Looming Goaltending Decision

With Elvis Merzlikins and Spencer Martin on the roster, and Daniil Tarasov returning, likely sooner than later, the Columbus Blue Jackets face decisions.

04 Dec 2023
by Will Chase

4 Comments

CBJ Prospects on U.S. WJC Prelim Roster

Columbus Blue Jackets forward prospects Gavin Brindley and William Whitelaw were selected to USA Hockey's Preliminary Roster for the 2024 International Ice Hockey Federation World...

04 Dec 2023
by Coby Maeir

3T: Marchand Scores Natural Hat Trick

Brad Marchand scored a natural hat trick in the third period as the Boston Bruins beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 3-1 on Sunday night from TD Garden.

03 Dec 2023
by Will Chase

3 Comments

CBJ Lose to BOS 3-1

Despite center Boone Jenner's team-leading 13th goal, the Columbus Blue Jackets lost to the Boston Bruins 3-1 on Sunday behind forward Brad Marchand's natural hat trick. #CBJ

03 Dec 2023
by Coby Maeir

4 Comments

CBJ Beat OTT 4-2

Behind goals from forwards Adam Fantilli, Dmitri Voronkov, Patrik Laine, and Boone Jenner, the Columbus Blue Jackets defeated the Ottawa Senators 4-2 at Nationwide Arena on Friday...

01 Dec 2023
by Coby Maeir

Cole Sillinger Day-To-Day (Upper Body)

Columbus Blue Jackets center Cole Sillinger is day-to-day with an upper-body injury he suffered in Wednesday's loss to the Montreal Canadiens, per the team.

01 Dec 2023
by Coby Maeir

1 Comment

KJ Is Back: "I Know I'm a Good Player"

Columbus Blue Jackets forward Kent Johnson is set to play in his first National Hockey League game since November 2.

01 Dec 2023
by Coby Maeir

1 Comment

CBJ Recall Kent Johnson

The Columbus Blue Jackets recalled forward Kent Johnson from the American Hockey League and placed defenseman Damon Severson on injured reserve.

30 Nov 2023
by Coby Maeir

8 Comments

CBJ Lose 4-2 to MTL

Despite goals from forwards Patrik Laine and Yegor Chinakhov, the Columbus Blue Jackets lost 4-2 to the Montreal Canadiens on Wednesday at Nationwide Arena.

29 Nov 2023
by Coby Maeir

10 Comments

Critical Stretch For Jackets

The Columbus Blue Jackets are playing their best hockey right now as they host the Montreal Canadiens on Wednesday night at Nationwide Arena. Looking for their fourth win in five...

29 Nov 2023
by Will Chase

CBJ 3rd In 5v5 GF/60 In November

The Columbus Blue Jackets have healthy offensive numbers in the month of November. Have they turned a corner or is it an anomaly during a short sample size?

28 Nov 2023
by Will Chase

2 Comments

3T: Jackets Set NHL Record In Win

The Columbus Blue Jackets set an NHL record with four Russians scoring a goal as they beat the Boston Bruins 5-2 Monday night at Nationwide Arena.

27 Nov 2023
by Will Chase

12 Comments

CBJ Beat Boston 5-2

Behind goals from forwards Kirill Marchenko, Dmitri Voronkov, Justin Danforth, Yegor Chinakhov, and defenseman Ivan Provorov, the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Boston Bruins 5-2...

27 Nov 2023
by Coby Maeir

6 Comments

Merzlikins' Improved Play A Sight To See

Elvis Merzlikins is 5-7-3 with a 3.11 goals against average and a .907 save percentage this season. But he's looked like a different goaltender for the Columbus Blue Jackets so...

27 Nov 2023
by Will Chase

2 Comments

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

CBJ Trading Robinson to BUF

Groundhog Day

3T: Kings Tie Record In Comeback Fashion

Jackets Blow 3-goal Lead, Lose 4-3 (OT)

CBJ Prospects on Canada WJC Prelim Roster

Where’s Johnny Hockey?

Jarmo Has Looming Goaltending Decision

CBJ Prospects on U.S. WJC Prelim Roster

3T: Marchand Scores Natural Hat Trick

CBJ Lose to BOS 3-1

CBJ Beat OTT 4-2

Cole Sillinger Day-To-Day (Upper Body)

KJ Is Back: "I Know I'm a Good Player"

CBJ Recall Kent Johnson

CBJ Lose 4-2 to MTL

Critical Stretch For Jackets

CBJ 3rd In 5v5 GF/60 In November

3T: Jackets Set NHL Record In Win

CBJ Beat Boston 5-2

Merzlikins' Improved Play A Sight To See

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Gut Check Time: Blue Jackets’ Slump...

An Early Post-mortem On The Season

Changes Are Coming: Rick Bowness Says...

An Early Post-mortem On The Season

Severson out for Rest of Season

WTF!! MLB

The KJ Conundrum

An Observation on the CBJ Defense