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 Place Laine on IR

The Columbus Blue Jackets placed center Patrik Laine (upper-body injury, day-to-day) on injured reserve and recalled forward Dmitri Voronkov from the American Hockey League's...

23 Oct 2023
by Coby Maeir

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Weekend Sweep

The Columbus Blue Jackets turned a bad loss into a week of grueling, tough practices. The result: Consecutive wins over the Calgary Flames and Minnesota Wild. Now the Jackets...

23 Oct 2023
by Will Chase

1 Comment

Fantilli Scores As CBJ Win 5-4

Center Adam Fantilli scored his first-career National Hockey League goal and winger Jack Roslovic was the overtime hero in the Columbus Blue Jackets' 5-4 win over the Minnesota...

21 Oct 2023
by Coby Maeir

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Foudy Claimed By Nashville

The Nashville Predators have claimed former Columbus Blue Jackets forward Liam Foudy off waivers.

21 Oct 2023
by 1OB Staff

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Laine out Saturday (Upper Body)

The Columbus Blue Jackets announced that forward Patrik Laine is day-to-day with an upper-body injury that will keep him out of Saturday's game against the Minnesota Wild.

21 Oct 2023
by Coby Maeir

8 Comments

Fourth Line Crucial In 3-1 CBJ Win

Columbus Blue Jackets fourth-line forwards Sean Kuraly and Justin Danforth each scored a goal in the team's 3-1 win over the Calgary Flames.

20 Oct 2023
by Coby Maeir

10 Comments

CBJ Activate Werenski, Waive Foudy

The Columbus Blue Jackets activated defenseman Zach Werenski off injured reserve and designated forward Liam Foudy non roster, and waived him for the purpose of assignment to the...

20 Oct 2023
by Coby Maeir

2 Comments

"If You Don't Work You Have Nothing"

Columbus Blue Jackets head coach Pascal Vincent was on 97.1 FM's Morning Juice this week to discuss his team and the culture they're trying to build.

20 Oct 2023
by Will Chase

1 Comment

Werenski Hopes To Return Friday

Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski said he hopes to return to the ice for Friday's game against the Calgary Flames at Nationwide Arena.

18 Oct 2023
by Coby Maeir

7 Comments

Adam Fantilli Is The Real Deal

Through three games, Columbus Blue Jackets rookie forward Adam Fantilli is the real deal.

18 Oct 2023
by Coby Maeir

10 Comments

Bean Thriving So Far

Working his way back from a torn labrum and shoulder surgery, Jake Bean has gotten off to a strong start for the Columbus Blue Jackets. Will it continue?

18 Oct 2023
by Will Chase

9 Comments

Overreactions Through Three Games

The Columbus Blue Jackets have 79 games remaining in the 2023-24 regular season. So it's a great time to assess the first three games and overreact to what we've seen so far.

17 Oct 2023
by Will Chase

7 Comments

CBJ Power Play Struggles

The Columbus Blue Jackets power play has struggled to begin the season.

17 Oct 2023
by Coby Maeir

3T: Case Of The Monday's

It was a tough one on Monday night as the Columbus Blue Jackets fell to the Detroit Red Wings 4-0 at Nationwide Arena.

16 Oct 2023
by Will Chase

3 Comments

CBJ Mistakes Cost Them in 4-0 Loss to DET

A mistake-filled second period led to the Columbus Blue Jackets' 4-0 loss to the Detroit Red Wings Monday night at Nationwide Arena.

16 Oct 2023
by Coby Maeir

16 Comments

Elvis Good Through Five, Jiricek Steps Up

Goaltender Elvis Merzlikins is 1-1-0 with a .950 save percentage through five periods so far this season. Defenseman David Jiricek scored a goal in his season debut and can show...

16 Oct 2023
by Will Chase

3 Comments

CBJ Activate Olivier, Waive Robinson

The Columbus Blue Jackets activated forward Mathieu Olivier off injured reserve and placed forward Eric Robinson on waivers for the purpose of assignment to the American Hockey...

14 Oct 2023
by Coby Maeir

5 Comments

Fantilli Earns First Point In NHL Debut

The Columbus Blue Jackets lost Thursday's opener, but rookie Adam Fantilli celebrated his birthday in style when he earned his first career point in his NHL debut.

13 Oct 2023
by Will Chase

1 Comment

Werenski out 1-2 Weeks

Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski is out one-to-two weeks with a right quad contusion and the team called up defenseman David Jiricek.

13 Oct 2023
by Coby Maeir

3 Comments

Rimer Announces Retirement

Columbus Blue Jackets broadcaster Jeff Rimer announced that the 2023-24 season will be his last as the team's play-by-play television voice.

11 Oct 2023
by Coby Maeir

6 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 Place Laine on IR

Weekend Sweep

Fantilli Scores As CBJ Win 5-4

Foudy Claimed By Nashville

Laine out Saturday (Upper Body)

Fourth Line Crucial In 3-1 CBJ Win

CBJ Activate Werenski, Waive Foudy

"If You Don't Work You Have Nothing"

Werenski Hopes To Return Friday

Adam Fantilli Is The Real Deal

Bean Thriving So Far

Overreactions Through Three Games

CBJ Power Play Struggles

3T: Case Of The Monday's

CBJ Mistakes Cost Them in 4-0 Loss to DET

Elvis Good Through Five, Jiricek Steps Up

CBJ Activate Olivier, Waive Robinson

Fantilli Earns First Point In NHL Debut

Werenski out 1-2 Weeks

Rimer Announces Retirement

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