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.

Encouraging Signs for CBJ

The Columbus Blue Jackets are desperate for a win and they only have one in November. But as they plug along, there are positive signs that offer encouragement.

15 Nov 2023
by Will Chase

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3T: Crosby's Hat Trick Sinks Columbus

Sidney Crosby had a four-point night with a hat trick and an assist as the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 5-3 on Tuesday night at Nationwide Arena.

14 Nov 2023
by Will Chase

Crosby Crushes Columbus

Pittsburgh Penguins forward Sidney Crosby's hat trick helped the Pittsburgh Penguins hand the Columbus Blue Jackets their sixth-straight loss in a 5-3 win over Columbus on Tuesday...

14 Nov 2023
by Coby Maeir

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NHL Considers OSU for Winter Classic

The National Hockey League is considering Ohio Stadium to host an upcoming Winter Classic, per a TSN report.

14 Nov 2023
by Coby Maeir

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Voronkov Has 6 Points In His First 9 Games

Dmitri Voronkov continued his point-setting ways over the weekend with an assist and now has six points in his first nine NHL games for the Columbus Blue Jackets.

14 Nov 2023
by Will Chase

Morning Skate: PIT @ CBJ

Sights and sounds from morning skate as the Columbus Blue Jackets host the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday at Nationwide Arena.

14 Nov 2023
by Coby Maeir

CBJ Place Roslovic on IR, Recall Jiricek

The Columbus Blue Jackets placed forward Jack Roslovic on IR and recalled defenseman David Jiricek from the American Hockey League.

13 Nov 2023
by Coby Maeir

3 Comments

Will This Season Be Worth What's Ahead?

The Columbus Blue Jackets have loaded up on top-five draft picks each of the last three summers. While there's value to adding top talent, and the next step is to develop those...

13 Nov 2023
by Will Chase

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3T: Blue Jackets Lose Late Lead, Game In SO

The Columbus Blue Jackets were 11 seconds away from a win before Alexis Lafreniere scored his second goal of the game at 19:49 and the New York Rangers won 4-3 in a shootout.

12 Nov 2023
by Will Chase

Fantilli Scores but CBJ Lose 4-3 (SO)

Forward Adam Fantilli scored his second goal in as many games and goaltender Elvis Merzlikins made 37 saves as the Columbus Blue Jackets lost 4-3 in a shootout against the New York...

12 Nov 2023
by Coby Maeir

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Dumais: Halifax's Leading Scorer

Columbus Blue Jackets prospect forward Jordan Dumais is the all-time leading scorer in Halifax Mooseheads history.

12 Nov 2023
by Coby Maeir

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CBJ Lose 4th Straight

Forward Robby Fabbri's two goals helped the Detroit Red Wings beat forward Patrik Laine and the Columbus Blue Jackets at Little Caesars Arena on Saturday.

11 Nov 2023
by Coby Maeir

CBJ Activate Laine, Assign Jiricek to AHL

The Columbus Blue Jackets activated forward Patrik Laine off injured reserve and assigned defenseman David Jiricek to the Cleveland Monsters.

11 Nov 2023
by Coby Maeir

2 Comments

3T: Stars Beat Jackets 5-2

Three things from the Columbus Blue Jackets 5-2 loss to the Dallas Stars at Nationwide Arena on Thursday night.

09 Nov 2023
by Coby Maeir

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Stars Score 5 Straight To Win

Matt Duchene had three points with a goal and two assists as the Dallas Stars beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 5-2 on Thursday night at Nationwide Arena.

09 Nov 2023
by Will Chase

JD on 97.1 FM: "He's Way Up On Our List As Far As Our Future Goes"

Columbus Blue Jackets President of Hockey Operations John Davidson spoke about forward Kent Johnson, Dmitri Voronkov, and more during a radio appearance on Wednesday.

09 Nov 2023
by Coby Maeir

8 Comments

Positive Signs Away From The Puck

Just like we all thought, the defense and goaltending have been giving the 2023-24 Columbus Blue Jackets a chance to win while the offense looks to pick things up.

08 Nov 2023
by Will Chase

Jenner Moving Up Franchise Lists

Boone Jenner does it all. He's the leading goal scorer for the Columbus Blue Jackets with six. He's second in points with eight. And he wins face-offs. What can't he do?

07 Nov 2023
by Will Chase

Marchenko Scoring Goals

Columbus Blue Jackets forward Kirill Marchenko has scored two goals in the team's previous three contests, including a tally in Monday's game against the Florida Panthers.

07 Nov 2023
by Coby Maeir

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3T: Surprise In Sunrise Falls Short

It was a tale of two stories in Sunrise as the Florida Panthers score three first-period goals, the Columbus Blue Jackets counter with four of their own, and the Panthers seal the...

06 Nov 2023
by Will Chase

9 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

Encouraging Signs for CBJ

3T: Crosby's Hat Trick Sinks Columbus

Crosby Crushes Columbus

NHL Considers OSU for Winter Classic

Voronkov Has 6 Points In His First 9 Games

Morning Skate: PIT @ CBJ

CBJ Place Roslovic on IR, Recall Jiricek

Will This Season Be Worth What's Ahead?

3T: Blue Jackets Lose Late Lead, Game In SO

Fantilli Scores but CBJ Lose 4-3 (SO)

Dumais: Halifax's Leading Scorer

CBJ Lose 4th Straight

CBJ Activate Laine, Assign Jiricek to AHL

3T: Stars Beat Jackets 5-2

Stars Score 5 Straight To Win

JD on 97.1 FM: "He's Way Up On Our List As Far As Our Future Goes"

Positive Signs Away From The Puck

Jenner Moving Up Franchise Lists

Marchenko Scoring Goals

3T: Surprise In Sunrise Falls Short

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An Early Post-mortem On The Season

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An Observation on the CBJ Defense