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 Extend Justin Danforth

The Columbus Blue Jackets signed forward Justin Danforth to a one-year, $1.1M AAV extension through the 2024-25 season.

11 Oct 2023
by Coby Maeir

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Top Line Sillinger?

With all the new changes in Columbus, Cole Sillinger could find himself on the top line when the Blue Jackets open the season on Thursday against the Philadelphia Flyers.

11 Oct 2023
by Will Chase

6 Comments

Will Kent Johnson Be a Scratch?

"I think there's more pace to him." Columbus Blue Jackets head coach Pascal Vincent explained why forward Kent Johnson was an extra skater at Tuesday's practice.

10 Oct 2023
by Coby Maeir

16 Comments

Roster By The Numbers

The Columbus Blue Jackets concluded the pre-season with a 4-2 win over the Washington Capitals on Saturday. We go over all the roster numbers to know before opening night.

10 Oct 2023
by Will Chase

Optimal CBJ Lines and Pairings For '23-'24

Ahead of the 2023-24 National Hockey League season, here are the optimal lines for the Columbus Blue Jackets.

10 Oct 2023
by Coby Maeir

6 Comments

CBJ Reveal Season-Opening Roster

The Columbus Blue Jackets announced their season-opening roster.

09 Oct 2023
by Coby Maeir

16 Comments

Three Takeaways from CBJ @ WSH

Goaltender Elvis Merzlikins bounced back, the top line dominated again, and more from the Columbus Blue Jackets preseason finale against the Washington Capitals.

07 Oct 2023
by Coby Maeir

11 Comments

CBJ @ WSH: Notes From Morning Skate

A preview ahead of the Columbus Blue Jackets' final preseason game against the Washington Capitals.

07 Oct 2023
by Coby Maeir

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CBJ Have Tough Decisions on Defense

The play of defensemen David Jiricek and Denton Mateychuk is forcing the Columbus Blue Jackets to make tough decisions with 10 defensemen remaining on the roster.

06 Oct 2023
by Coby Maeir

1 Comment

CBJ Make Roster Cuts

The Columbus Blue Jackets cut their training camp roster by 11 players ahead of their final preseason game against the Washington Capitals.

06 Oct 2023
by Coby Maeir

1 Comment

Center Of Attention

In what could be a prelude for what's to come, Patrik Laine has six points (three goals, three assists) in the pre-season as he gets more comfortable playing center.

06 Oct 2023
by Will Chase

Johnny Gaudreau On 97.1FM The Fan: "The Fans Are Great To Us All Year Long"

"The fans are great to us all year long." Columbus Blue Jackets forward Johnny Gaudreau spoke to 97.1 FM The Fan on Thursday about the upcoming season.

06 Oct 2023
by Coby Maeir

CBJ Bubble Players Audition

Did Columbus Blue Jackets forward Jack Roslovic, defenseman Nick Blankenburg, and goaltender Spencer Martin play well enough against the Washington Capitals to make the team?

05 Oct 2023
by Coby Maeir

2 Comments

Three Takeaways from BUF @ CBJ

Three takeaways from the Columbus Blue Jackets' 5-3 preseason win over the Buffalo Sabres.

04 Oct 2023
by Coby Maeir

9 Comments

BUF @ CBJ Preview

The Columbus Blue Jackets will ice a nearly full NHL lineup in their sixth preseason game against the Buffalo Sabres.

04 Oct 2023
by Coby Maeir

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Team Superlatives

Who will be the Columbus Blue Jackets MVP in 2023-24? We look ahead and hand out team superlatives and awards ahead of the upcoming season.

03 Oct 2023
by Will Chase

1 Comment

13-29-86 Excites

The line of Columbus Blue Jackets forwards Johnny Gaudreau, Patrik Laine, and Kirill Marchenko performed well against the St. Louis Blues on Monday. Is that a sign of things to...

03 Oct 2023
by Coby Maeir

4 Comments

Three Takeaways from STL @ CBJ

Three takeaways from the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-3 Preseason win over the St. Louis Blues.

02 Oct 2023
by Coby Maeir

6 Comments

Training Camp Notebook (Oct. 2): Preview for Monday’s Game, Kent Johnson on His No-Look Assist, and More

A preview for Monday’s game, forward Kent Johnson on his no-look assist, and more from Columbus Blue Jackets training camp.

02 Oct 2023
by Coby Maeir

CBJ Release Lineup for Preseason Game 5

The Columbus Blue Jackets released their lineup for the team's fifth game of the preseason.

01 Oct 2023
by Coby Maeir

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 Extend Justin Danforth

Top Line Sillinger?

Will Kent Johnson Be a Scratch?

Roster By The Numbers

Optimal CBJ Lines and Pairings For '23-'24

CBJ Reveal Season-Opening Roster

Three Takeaways from CBJ @ WSH

CBJ @ WSH: Notes From Morning Skate

CBJ Have Tough Decisions on Defense

CBJ Make Roster Cuts

Center Of Attention

Johnny Gaudreau On 97.1FM The Fan: "The Fans Are Great To Us All Year Long"

CBJ Bubble Players Audition

Three Takeaways from BUF @ CBJ

BUF @ CBJ Preview

Team Superlatives

13-29-86 Excites

Three Takeaways from STL @ CBJ

Training Camp Notebook (Oct. 2): Preview for Monday’s Game, Kent Johnson on His No-Look Assist, and More

CBJ Release Lineup for Preseason Game 5

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An Early Post-mortem On The Season

Changes Are Coming: Rick Bowness Says...

Game Preview: Greaves, Blue Jackets...

An Early Post-mortem On The Season

Severson out for Rest of Season

WTF!! MLB

The KJ Conundrum

An Observation on the CBJ Defense