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.

CBJ Rally but Lose 5-4 in OT

Forward Carter Verhaeghe scored the game-winning goal in the Florida Panthers 5-4 overtime victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Monday night.

06 Nov 2023
by Coby Maeir

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Voronkov Scores but CBJ Lose 2-1 to WSH

Columbus Blue Jackets rookie forward Dmitri Voronkov scored his second goal of the season but they lost 2-1 to the Washington Capitals on Saturday.

04 Nov 2023
by Coby Maeir

3 Comments

CBJ Send Johnson to AHL, Recall Chinakhov

The Columbus Blue Jackets assigned forward Kent Johnson to the American Hockey League and recalled forward Yegor Chinakhov.

03 Nov 2023
by Coby Maeir

23 Comments

Marchenko Scores First Goal In Win

Kirill Marchenko scored his first of the season and the Columbus Blue Jackets struck three goals in the third period to beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-2 on Thursday from Nationwide...

02 Nov 2023
by Will Chase

6 Comments

Johnson Hires Superagent Brisson

Columbus Blue Jackets forward Kent Johnson has changed representation and has hired CAA's Pat Brisson as his new agent.

02 Nov 2023
by Coby Maeir

7 Comments

Werenski on 97.1 FM

Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski spoke about the team's recent play and his partnership with defenseman Damon Severson during his appearance on 97.1 FM.

02 Nov 2023
by Coby Maeir

2 Comments

8 and 78 Keep Getting Better

Zach Werenski and Damon Severson will make mistakes but the duo is already showing how fruitful the pairing can be on a nightly basis for the Columbus Blue Jackets.

01 Nov 2023
by Will Chase

Marchenko Scratched Again On Monday

Kirill Marchenko hasn't scored a goal yet this season and he hasn't scored in his last 13 games dating back to the end of last year. The goals will come, however, as he and the...

31 Oct 2023
by Will Chase

2 Comments

Columbus Comes Up Short In Dallas

The Columbus Blue Jackets beat Jake Oettinger three times but come up short in Dallas for their fourth straight loss.

30 Oct 2023
by Ed Francis

4 Comments

Voronkov Scores but CBJ Lose 5-3

Forward Dmitri Voronkov scored his first National Hockey League goal but the Columbus Blue Jackets lost in regulation for the second-straight game, falling 5-3 to the Dallas Stars...

30 Oct 2023
by Coby Maeir

3 Comments

Gaudreau Mired In Goal Slump

Johnny Gaudreau is a superstar known for being able to score lots of goals. Through eight games this season, the Columbus Blue Jacket is still searching for his first tally of the...

30 Oct 2023
by Will Chase

3T: Varlamov Shuts Out Columbus

Semyon Varlamov made all 35 saves for his first shutout of the season as the New York Islanders defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets 2-0 on Saturday night at Nationwide Arena.

28 Oct 2023
by Will Chase

2 Comments

Varlamov Powers NYI to 2-0 Win over CBJ

Goaltender Semyon Varlamov's 35-save shutout powered the New York Islanders past goaltender Spencer Martin and the Columbus Blue Jackets 2-0.

28 Oct 2023
by Coby Maeir

5 Comments

Voronkov Drops Gloves, Scores First Point

It didn't take long for Dmitri Voronkov to make his presence felt in his NHL debut for the Columbus Blue Jackets against the Montreal Canadiens at Bell Centre on Thursday.

27 Oct 2023
by Will Chase

Bemstrom Scores 2 but CBJ Lose 4-3 (OT)

Despite two goals from forward Emil Bemstrom and three points from forward Jack Roslovic, the Columbus Blue Jackets dropped their second-consecutive game in overtime, losing 4-3 to...

26 Oct 2023
by Coby Maeir

22 Comments

Johnson a Healthy Scratch @ MTL

Columbus Blue Jackets forward Kent Johnson is likely going to be a healthy scratch for the second time in this early season.

26 Oct 2023
by Coby Maeir

25 Comments

3T: First Multi-Point Game For Fantilli

Adam Fantilli recorded his first-career multi-point game in a losing effort as the Columbus Blue Jackets fell to the Anaheim Ducks 3-2 on Tuesday in overtime at Nationwide Arena.

25 Oct 2023
by Will Chase

4 Comments

Fantilli Scores but CBJ Lose 3-2 (OT)

Center Adam Fantilli scored his second goal in as many games but the Columbus Blue Jackets fell 3-2 in overtime to the Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday at Nationwide Arena. #CBJ

24 Oct 2023
by Coby Maeir

13 Comments

Danforth Is Second On Club In Goals

Justin Danforth isn't the flashiest player, but he's proven to be an instrumental key for success for the Columbus Blue Jackets, and the team is better for having him in the lineup...

24 Oct 2023
by Will Chase

1 Comment

Roslovic's Strong Play

Forward Jack Roslovic's play has been a pleasant surprise through the Columbus Blue Jackets' first five games.

24 Oct 2023
by Coby Maeir

3 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

CBJ Rally but Lose 5-4 in OT

Voronkov Scores but CBJ Lose 2-1 to WSH

CBJ Send Johnson to AHL, Recall Chinakhov

Marchenko Scores First Goal In Win

Johnson Hires Superagent Brisson

Werenski on 97.1 FM

8 and 78 Keep Getting Better

Marchenko Scratched Again On Monday

Columbus Comes Up Short In Dallas

Voronkov Scores but CBJ Lose 5-3

Gaudreau Mired In Goal Slump

3T: Varlamov Shuts Out Columbus

Varlamov Powers NYI to 2-0 Win over CBJ

Voronkov Drops Gloves, Scores First Point

Bemstrom Scores 2 but CBJ Lose 4-3 (OT)

Johnson a Healthy Scratch @ MTL

3T: First Multi-Point Game For Fantilli

Fantilli Scores but CBJ Lose 3-2 (OT)

Danforth Is Second On Club In Goals

Roslovic's Strong Play

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