Dramatic Comeback

The game — and season — looked to be over. Enter Adam Fantilli, whose goal with 17 seconds left in regulation propelled the Columbus Blue Jackets to a chaotic 4-3 comeback win over the Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday night.

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.

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

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Kekalainen Addresses Media Ahead of Draft

Columbus Blue Jackets general manager Jarmo Kekalainen addressed the media ahead of the 2023 National Hockey League Draft.

28 Jun 2023
by Coby Maeir

Adam Fantilli Speaks Ahead of NHL Draft

Top center prospect Adam Fantilli spoke to the media ahead of Wednesday's National Hockey League Draft.

28 Jun 2023
by Coby Maeir

Will Smith Speaks Ahead of NHL Draft

Top center prospect Will Smith spoke to the media ahead of the National Hockey League Draft.

28 Jun 2023
by Coby Maeir

Schedule Announced

The Columbus Blue Jackets and NHL announced the 2023-24 regular season schedule on Tuesday.

27 Jun 2023
by 1OB Staff

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Names To Know: Leo Carlsson

Whoever it ends up being, the Columbus Blue Jackets are closing in on a potential future No. 1 center as the NHL Draft gets underway on Wednesday, June 28. Today we profile Leo...

27 Jun 2023
by Will Chase

CBJ Re-sign Fix-Wolansky

The Columbus Blue Jackets re-signed forward Trey Fix-Wolansky to a two-year, two-way (National Hockey League/American Hockey League) contract for the

27 Jun 2023
by Coby Maeir

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2023 NHL Draft Primer

Everything a Columbus Blue Jackets fan needs to know regarding the 2023 National Hockey League Draft.

27 Jun 2023
by Coby Maeir

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CBJ Re-sign Meyer

The Columbus Blue Jackets signed right winger Carson Meyer to a one-year, two-way (National Hockey League/American Hockey League) contract for the 2023-24 season.

23 Jun 2023
by Coby Maeir

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Names To Know: Will Smith

The NHL Draft is less than a week away and the Columbus Blue Jackets are said to be going for a center with the third overall selection. Will Smith could fit the billing there.

23 Jun 2023
by Will Chase

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CCSEL Opens in Columbus

The Cap City Summer Elite League gives local elite hockey players in Columbus the opportunity to play competitive hockey in the off-season.

23 Jun 2023
by Coby Maeir

CBJ Unveil Preseason Schedule

The Columbus Blue Jackets released their 2023 preseason schedule which includes eight games with four at Nationwide Arena.

22 Jun 2023
by Coby Maeir

CBJ Re-sign Olivier

The Columbus Blue Jackets signed right-winger Mathieu Olivier to a two-year, $1.1M AAV extension through the 2024-25 season.

21 Jun 2023
by Coby Maeir

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CBJ Sign Dunne to 2-way Deal

The Columbus Blue Jackets signed forward Josh Dunne to a one-year, two-way contract for the 2023-24 season.

14 Jun 2023
by Coby Maeir

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CBJ Name Niklas Backstrom Goalie Coach

The Columbus Blue Jackets named 10-year National Hockey League veteran goaltender Niklas Backstrom as the team's goaltender coach.

14 Jun 2023
by Coby Maeir

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Names to Know: Adam Fantilli

University of Michigan Wolverines center Adam Fantilli is a generational prospect that will help his National Hockey League team immediately after he is drafted.

14 Jun 2023
by Coby Maeir

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CBJ Acquire Severson

The Columbus Blue Jackets have acquired defenseman Damon Severson from the New Jersey Devils, who signed him to an eight-year, $50 million contract before trading him to Columbus

09 Jun 2023
by Coby Maeir

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CBJ Acquire Ivan Provorov

The Columbus Blue Jackets acquired defenseman Ivan Provorov from the Philadelphia Flyers for the 22nd overall pick in the 2023 National Hockey League Draft and a second round pick....

06 Jun 2023
by Coby Maeir

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CBJ Sign Christiansen

The Columbus Blue Jackets signed defenseman Jake Christiansen to a one-year, two-way (National Hockey League/American Hockey League) deal for the 2023-24 season.

05 Jun 2023
by Coby Maeir

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Friedman: Players Consulted

Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman reports a number of Columbus Blue Jackets were consulted prior to the team's plan to hire Mike Babcock as head coach.

04 Jun 2023
by 1OB Staff

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Dramatic Comeback

Preview: CBJ @ DET

Losing Streak At 6

What's In A Line?

Time to Deliver

Preview: SJ @ CBJ

Dramatic Comeback

Losing Streak At 6

Late-Season Collapse

Columbus Blue Jackets News

Babcock Contract Details

Kekalainen Addresses Media Ahead of Draft

Adam Fantilli Speaks Ahead of NHL Draft

Will Smith Speaks Ahead of NHL Draft

Schedule Announced

Names To Know: Leo Carlsson

CBJ Re-sign Fix-Wolansky

2023 NHL Draft Primer

CBJ Re-sign Meyer

Names To Know: Will Smith

CCSEL Opens in Columbus

CBJ Unveil Preseason Schedule

CBJ Re-sign Olivier

CBJ Sign Dunne to 2-way Deal

CBJ Name Niklas Backstrom Goalie Coach

Names to Know: Adam Fantilli

CBJ Acquire Severson

CBJ Acquire Ivan Provorov

CBJ Sign Christiansen

Friedman: Players Consulted

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Game Preview: Greaves, Blue Jackets...

CBJ 4, DET 3 (SO): Fantilli, Werenski,...

An Early Post-mortem On The Season

Severson out for Rest of Season

WTF!! MLB

The KJ Conundrum

An Observation on the CBJ Defense