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.

2023-24 Preview: Expectations For Defensemen

Expectations for the Columbus Blue Jackets defensemen for the 2023-24 season.

01 Oct 2023
by Coby Maeir

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Three Takeaways from CBJ @ BUF

Forward Kent Johnson wowed, defenseman Denton Mateychuk is going to give the Columbus Blue Jackets a tough decision to make, and more from the Blue Jackets' 3-1 win over the...

30 Sep 2023
by Coby Maeir

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Training Camp Notebook (Sept. 30): Jake Bean Is Back, Lineup for Preseason Game No.4, and Kent Johnson on Entering His Second Full Season

Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Jake Bean is back, the lineup for preseason game No.4 against the Buffalo Sabres is published, and forward Kent Johnson on entering his second full...

30 Sep 2023
by Coby Maeir

CBJ Claim Goalie Spencer Martin

The Columbus Blue Jackets claimed goaltender Spencer Martin off waivers from the Vancouver Canucks.

29 Sep 2023
by Coby Maeir

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Expectations For First Year Coach Vincent

Pascal Vincent is currently in the middle of his first training camp as head coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets. With opening night just under two weeks away, what are the...

29 Sep 2023
by Will Chase

Kuraly on Defense: "It All Starts There"

Columbus Blue Jackets forward Sean Kuraly believes that the team's improvement in 2023-24 starts on the defensive end.

29 Sep 2023
by Coby Maeir

Mark Recchi: "I Love Helping The Players"

New Columbus Blue Jackets assistant coach Mark Recchi said he loves helping the players in his first media availability in his new role.

27 Sep 2023
by Coby Maeir

Three Takeaways from CBJ @ STL

Three takeaways from the Columbus Blue Jackets' 3-2 loss to the St. Louis Blues in preseason play.

26 Sep 2023
by Coby Maeir

Training Camp Notebook (Sept. 26): Day One For Recchi, Marchenko is Back, and More

Day one for new assistant coach Mark Recchi, forward Kirill Marchenko is back, and more from Columbus Blue Jackets training camp.

26 Sep 2023
by Coby Maeir

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Goalies Need To Improve In 2023-24

The Columbus Blue Jackets need to do a lot of things to fix the goals-against issue of the last few seasons. With a bolstered defense and a new goaltending coach, can they do it?

26 Sep 2023
by Will Chase

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2023-24 Preview: Expectations For FWDs

2023-24 Season Preview: What are reasonable expectations for the Columbus Blue Jackets forwards this season?

26 Sep 2023
by Coby Maeir

CBJ Add Mark Recchi As Assistant Coach

The Columbus Blue Jackets named Hockey Hall of Famer Mark Recchi an assistant coach on Pascal Vincent's coaching staff.

25 Sep 2023
by Coby Maeir

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Training Camp Notebook (Sept. 23): Roster Cuts, Adam Fantilli and Patrik Laine's Connection, One-on-One With Luca Pinelli

Columbus Blue Jackets forwards Patrik Laine and Adam Fantilli formed a dynamic duo, one-on-one with forward prospect Luca Pinelli, and more from day three of training camp.

23 Sep 2023
by Coby Maeir

Winning Will Cure All

Training camp is underway for the Columbus Blue Jackets as they look to get back into a sense of normalcy with pre-season starting Sunday and the regular season getting going on...

22 Sep 2023
by Will Chase

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Provorov: "I Won't Cheat for Offense"

Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Ivan Provorov spoke about adjusting to Columbus, playing a two-way game, and more.

22 Sep 2023
by Coby Maeir

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Training Camp Notebook (Sept. 21): First Day of On-Ice Work

Sights and sounds from the first on-ice day at Columbus Blue Jackets training camp.

21 Sep 2023
by Coby Maeir

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CBJ Injury Report

Columbus Blue Jackets players Kirill Marchenko, Mathieu Olivier, Jake Bean, and Daniil Tarasov will all be limited when on-ice work at training camp begins Thursday.

20 Sep 2023
by Coby Maeir

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Training Camp Storylines: What to Look for from the Blue Jackets

The Columbus Blue Jackets 2023 training camp begins Wednesday with a new head coach, off-season acquisitions, and exciting young talent.

20 Sep 2023
by Coby Maeir

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The Week That Was

We look at the week that was surrounding the Columbus Blue Jackets as we inch closer to the beginning of the 2023-24 regular season and training camp beginning on Wednesday.

19 Sep 2023
by Will Chase

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CBJ Release Traning Camp Roster

The Columbus Blue Jackets released their 2023 training camp roster and schedule.

19 Sep 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

2023-24 Preview: Expectations For Defensemen

Three Takeaways from CBJ @ BUF

Training Camp Notebook (Sept. 30): Jake Bean Is Back, Lineup for Preseason Game No.4, and Kent Johnson on Entering His Second Full Season

CBJ Claim Goalie Spencer Martin

Expectations For First Year Coach Vincent

Kuraly on Defense: "It All Starts There"

Mark Recchi: "I Love Helping The Players"

Three Takeaways from CBJ @ STL

Training Camp Notebook (Sept. 26): Day One For Recchi, Marchenko is Back, and More

Goalies Need To Improve In 2023-24

2023-24 Preview: Expectations For FWDs

CBJ Add Mark Recchi As Assistant Coach

Training Camp Notebook (Sept. 23): Roster Cuts, Adam Fantilli and Patrik Laine's Connection, One-on-One With Luca Pinelli

Winning Will Cure All

Provorov: "I Won't Cheat for Offense"

Training Camp Notebook (Sept. 21): First Day of On-Ice Work

CBJ Injury Report

Training Camp Storylines: What to Look for from the Blue Jackets

The Week That Was

CBJ Release Traning Camp Roster

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Changes Are Coming: Rick Bowness Says...

An Early Post-mortem On The Season

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