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.

Canes Blow Past Jackets

The Columbus Blue Jackets managed just ten shots on goal Thursday night — tied for the fewest in franchise history — in an ugly 5-1 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes.

Columbus Blue Jackets News

Columbus Blue Jackets news from on and off the ice. Follow @1stOhioBattery on Twitter for the latest.

Is Voronkov a Unicorn?

Columbus Blue Jackets forward Dmitry Voronkov can provide the team with a unique skill set of skill and toughness.

01 Sep 2023
by Coby Maeir

No ESPN/TNT Games

On Wednesday, it was announced that the Columbus Blue Jackets won't be playing on a national broadcast with ESPN or TNT in the upcoming 2023-2024 NHL regular season.

31 Aug 2023
by 1OB Staff

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Notable CBJ College Prospect Matchups

The upcoming college hockey season will provide several matchups where fellow Columbus Blue Jackets prospects face off against each other.

29 Aug 2023
by Coby Maeir

CBJ Sign Aaron Dell to PTO

Goaltender Aaron Dell, whom the Blue Jackets signed to a professional try out, could provide the Blue Jackets with some much-needed depth in goal.

25 Aug 2023
by Coby Maeir

Fifth Ranked Pipeline

The Columbus Blue Jackets have the fifth-best under-23-year-old pipeline in the NHL, per The Athletic.

24 Aug 2023
by 1OB Staff

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'23-'24 Marquee Matchups

The Columbus Blue Jackets have several intriguing matchups on their 2023-24 regular season schedule.

23 Aug 2023
by Coby Maeir

NHLN Snubs Werenski

NHL Network omitted Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski from its list of the league's top 20 defensemen.

22 Aug 2023
by Coby Maeir

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Babcock On Evolving His Coaching Style

Columbus Blue Jackets head coach Mike Babcock spoke about his evolving coaching style during his appearance on 97.1 FM The Fan on Tuesday.

18 Aug 2023
by Coby Maeir

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Babcock on 97.1 FM

Columbus Blue Jackets head coach Mike Babcock spoke about the team's roster, including forwards Johnny Gaudreau and Patrik Laine along with goaltender Elvis Merzlikins.

16 Aug 2023
by Coby Maeir

Gaudreau 17th On NHL Network Top 20 List

After celebrating his 30th birthday on Sunday, Columbus Blue Jackets star Johnny Gaudreau ranked 17th on the NHL Network's list of the top 20 wings right now.

15 Aug 2023
by Will Chase

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Can Prospects Make Impact In '23-24?

Kent Johnson leads the new crop of potential for the Columbus Blue Jackets. Can the rest of the prospects follow suit for a team itching to return to playoffs?

11 Aug 2023
by Will Chase

1 Comment

Fantilli Signs 3-Year ELC

Adam Fantilli, the No. 3 overall pick in the 2023 National Hockey League Draft, signed his entry-level contract with the Columbus Blue Jackets.

01 Jul 2023
by Coby Maeir

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CBJ Name Mike Babcock HC

The Columbus Blue Jackets named Mike Babcock the ninth full-time head coach in franchise history.

01 Jul 2023
by Coby Maeir

2 Comments

CBJ Re-sign Bjork and Give Berni QO

The Columbus Blue Jackets signed defenseman Marcus Bjork to a one-year, two-way contract and submitted an $874,125 qualifying offer to pending restricted free agent defenseman Tim...

30 Jun 2023
by Coby Maeir

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CBJ's Day-two Draft Picks

The Columbus Blue Jackets' day-two draft picks spoke to the media after the National Hockey League Draft.

29 Jun 2023
by Coby Maeir

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Kekalainen Addresses Media After R1

Columbus Blue Jackets general manager Jarmo Kekalainen addressed the media after the Blue Jackets selected Adam Fantilli with the No. 3 overall pick in the National Hockey League...

29 Jun 2023
by Coby Maeir

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Fantilli's First Words As A Jacket

Read what Adan Fantilli had to say to the media for the first time since he was drafted by the Columbus Blue Jackets with the No. 3 overall pick in the National Hockey League...

28 Jun 2023
by Coby Maeir

Highlight Reel: Adam Fantilli

Watch new Columbus Blue Jackets center Adam Fantilli's top plays.

28 Jun 2023
by Coby Maeir

Draft: CBJ Select Adam Fantilli No. 3

The Columbus Blue Jackets selected Hobey Baker Award winner Adam Fantilli (Univ. of Michigan - NCAA) with the No. 3 overall pick in the 2023 National Hockey League Draft.

28 Jun 2023
by Coby Maeir

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Babcock Contract Details

Mike Babcock will sign a two-year, $8 million contract to be the next head coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets.

28 Jun 2023
by 1OB Staff

3 Comments

Preview: CBJ @ DET

Losing Streak At 6

Preview: WPG @ CBJ

What's In A Line?

Time to Deliver

Preview: SJ @ CBJ

Losing Streak At 6

Late-Season Collapse

Canes Blow Past Jackets

Columbus Blue Jackets News

Is Voronkov a Unicorn?

No ESPN/TNT Games

Notable CBJ College Prospect Matchups

CBJ Sign Aaron Dell to PTO

Fifth Ranked Pipeline

'23-'24 Marquee Matchups

NHLN Snubs Werenski

Babcock On Evolving His Coaching Style

Babcock on 97.1 FM

Gaudreau 17th On NHL Network Top 20 List

Can Prospects Make Impact In '23-24?

Fantilli Signs 3-Year ELC

CBJ Name Mike Babcock HC

CBJ Re-sign Bjork and Give Berni QO

CBJ's Day-two Draft Picks

Kekalainen Addresses Media After R1

Fantilli's First Words As A Jacket

Highlight Reel: Adam Fantilli

Draft: CBJ Select Adam Fantilli No. 3

Babcock Contract Details

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