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.

CBJ to Hire Mike Babcock

Mike Babcock is expected to become the next Columbus Blue Jackets head coach, per a report from Darren Dreger.

03 Jun 2023
by Coby Maeir

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Names To Know: Mikhail Gulyayev

Mikhail Gulyayev is a left-shot defenseman from Russia who is slated to be available late in the first round. The Columbus Blue Jackets currently possess the 22nd pick so perhaps...

02 Jun 2023
by Will Chase

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Vincent to Interview with Calgary

The Calgary Flames are scheduled to interview Columbus Blue Jackets associate coach Pascal Vincent, according to a report.

02 Jun 2023
by Coby Maeir

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Names To Know: Andrew Cristall

With pick No. 22 in the NHL Draft, the Columbus Blue Jackets have some options ahead of them. Today we look at Andrew Cristall from the WHL's Kelowna Rockets.

23 May 2023
by Will Chase

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Names To Know: Gavin Brindley

The Columbus Blue Jackets have two first-round picks in the upcoming NHL draft and Gavin Brindley is a forward prospect that might make sense.

19 May 2023
by Will Chase

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CBJ Interviewed Laviolette & Babcock

The Columbus Blue Jackets have interviewed veteran coaches Peter Laviolette and Mike Babcock, according to a report.

16 May 2023
by Coby Maeir

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CBJ Will Pick Third

The Columbus Blue Jackets have the third overall pick in the 2023 National Hockey League Draft.

08 May 2023
by Coby Maeir

30 Comments

CBJ Sign Voronkov to Two-year ELC

The Columbus Blue Jackets signed 2019 fourth-round pick forward Dmitri Voronkov to a two-year, entry-level contract.

04 May 2023
by Coby Maeir

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Prospects Still In The Playoffs

The Columbus Blue Jackets have a few prospects participating in their various playoffs.

27 Apr 2023
by Dan Dukart

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Texier Back for 2023-24

Forward Alexandre Texier will return to the Columbus Blue Jackets for the 2023-24 season, the team announced Wednesday.

19 Apr 2023
by Coby Maeir

3 Comments

Brad Larsen Fired

The Columbus Blue Jackets fired head coach Brad Larsen after two seasons at the helm.

15 Apr 2023
by Coby Maeir

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And Now, We Wait…

The Blue Jackets regular season ended with a 5-2 loss to Buffalo Friday night. With 59 points, Columbus will enter the draft lottery with the league's second-best odds to pick...

14 Apr 2023
by 1OB Staff

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CBJ Fall 5-2 in Season Finale

The Buffalo Sabres scored three second-period goals to beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 5-2 Friday at Nationwide Arena.

14 Apr 2023
by Coby Maeir

CBJ Win 3-2 in OT

Forward Johnny Gaudreau scored the overtime winner as the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-2 in overtime.

13 Apr 2023
by Coby Maeir

Flyers Beat Jackets 4-3 in OT

Forward Owen Tippett's two goals put the Philadelphia Flyers past the Blue Jackets 4-3 in overtime at Wells Fargo Center.

11 Apr 2023
by Coby Maeir

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NYR Dominate CBJ 4-0

The New York Rangers dominated the Columbus Blue Jackets from start to finish, winning 4-0 behind goals from winger Jimmy Vesey, winger Chris Kreider, defenseman Niko Mikkola, and...

08 Apr 2023
by Coby Maeir

Devils Demolish Jackets 8-1

Forwards Jack Hughes and Timo Meier each scored two goals as the New Jersey Devils beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 8-1 Thursday night.

06 Apr 2023
by Coby Maeir

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CBJ Lose 4-2 in Greaves' NHL Debut

Forward Zach Aston-Reese scored two goals to help the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-2 Tuesday night.

04 Apr 2023
by Coby Maeir

8 Comments

CBJ Extend Chinakhov

The Columbus Blue Jackets signed forward Yegor Chinakhov to a one-year, one-way contract extension for the 2023-24 National Hockey League season.

04 Apr 2023
by Coby Maeir

Marchenko Scores OT GWG

Rookie forwards Kent Johnson and Kirill Marchenko each scored goals in the Columbus Blue Jackets' 4-3 overtime victory over the Ottawa Senators.

02 Apr 2023
by Coby Maeir

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

CBJ to Hire Mike Babcock

Names To Know: Mikhail Gulyayev

Vincent to Interview with Calgary

Names To Know: Andrew Cristall

Names To Know: Gavin Brindley

CBJ Interviewed Laviolette & Babcock

CBJ Will Pick Third

CBJ Sign Voronkov to Two-year ELC

Prospects Still In The Playoffs

Texier Back for 2023-24

Brad Larsen Fired

And Now, We Wait…

CBJ Fall 5-2 in Season Finale

CBJ Win 3-2 in OT

Flyers Beat Jackets 4-3 in OT

NYR Dominate CBJ 4-0

Devils Demolish Jackets 8-1

CBJ Lose 4-2 in Greaves' NHL Debut

CBJ Extend Chinakhov

Marchenko Scores OT GWG

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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