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.

Slide Continues; 1-4-1 In Last Six

The Columbus Blue Jackets couldn’t keep up with the Carolina Hurricanes' red-hot power play, surrendering three man-advantage goals in a 5-2 loss at Nationwide Arena on Tuesday night. Kirill Marchenko and Adam Fantilli snapped goal droughts for...

Mar 31, 2026; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere (4) celebrates his goal against the Columbus Blue Jackets during the first 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.

Losing Streak At 5

Brayden McNabb scored his first goal of the season midway through the third period, lifting the Vegas Golden Knights to a 3-2 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday night...

13 Dec 2025
by Will Chase

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Preview: VGK @ CBJ

Jet Greaves will get the start, Zach Werenski will look to stay hot, and the Columbus Blue Jackets will look to end a four-game losing streak Saturday night when they face the...

13 Dec 2025
by Ed Francis

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Sens Sink Jackets 6-3

A four-goal first period put the Columbus Blue Jackets in a hole it couldn’t climb out of, as the Ottawa Senators rolled to a 6-3 win Thursday night at Nationwide Arena. Boone...

11 Dec 2025
by Will Chase

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Preview: OTT @ CBJ

The Blue Jackets kick off a four-game homestand Thursday night when the Ottawa Senators come to town. Here are five things to know before the puck goes down.

11 Dec 2025
by Ed Francis

Third Period Dooms Jackets

Eric Robinson haunted his old team with the go-ahead goal as the Carolina Hurricanes scored three times in the third period to beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-1 on Tuesday night...

09 Dec 2025
by Will Chase

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Preview: CBJ @ CAR

The Columbus Blue Jackets wrap up a three-game road trip Tuesday in Raleigh against the Carolina Hurricanes. Here are five things to know before puck-drop.

09 Dec 2025
by Ed Francis

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Preview: CBJ @ WSH

Jet Greaves gets the start Sunday as the Columbus Blue Jackets continue their road trip with a stop in the Nation's Capital. Here are five things to know before puck-drop.

07 Dec 2025
by Ed Francis

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Another Blown Lead

An all-too-familiar scene plays out yet again, as the Columbus Blue Jackets blow a two-goal lead in the third period and fall 7-6 to the Florida Panthers in overtime Saturday...

06 Dec 2025
by Ed Francis

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Tables Turned In Shootout Win

The Columbus Blue Jackets blew another third-period lead Thursday night — but Adam Fantilli's late goal and Elvis Merzlikins' perfect shootout propelled the Blue Jackets to a 6-5...

04 Dec 2025
by Ed Francis

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Preview: DET @ CBJ

Kirill Marchenko is back in the lineup and Elvis Merzlikins gets another start between the pipes Thursday night when the Columbus Blue Jackets face the Detroit Red Wings.

04 Dec 2025
by Ed Francis

Blue Jackets Fight Their Way To Victory

Sean Monahan scored twice and seemingly everyone dropped the gloves in a huge, 5-3 road win for the Columbus Blue Jackets over the New Jersey Devils on Monday night.

01 Dec 2025
by Ed Francis

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Preview: CBJ @ NJ

The Columbus Blue Jackets have lost four in a row as they head into Monday night's battle against the New Jersey Devils. Here are five things to know before puck-drop.

01 Dec 2025
by Ed Francis

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CBJ Blow 3-1 Lead, Fall In OT

The Columbus Blue Jackets controlled the second period, building a 3-1 lead through 40 minutes on goals from Sean Monahan and a shorthanded goal by Brendan Gaunce, plus a goal and...

28 Nov 2025
by Will Chase

12 Comments

Preview: PIT @ CBJ

The Columbus Blue Jackets and Pittsburgh Penguins meet Friday for the second time this season. Here are five things to know before puck-drop.

28 Nov 2025
by Ed Francis

Another Late Lead Blown

The Columbus Blue Jackets went to overtime for the seventh time in 10 games Wednesday night, and again came up short in a 2-1 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs.

26 Nov 2025
by Ed Francis

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Preview: TOR @ CBJ

Zach Werenski and Luca Pinelli are in and Kirill Marchenko and Mathieu Olivier are out Wednesday night as the Blue Jackets battle the Maple Leafs for the final time this season.

26 Nov 2025
by Ed Francis

Blown Out In D.C.

It was not a good night in the Nation's Capital for the Blue Jackets, who lost the game 5-1 — and Zach Werenski and Mathieu Olivier to injuries.

24 Nov 2025
by Ed Francis

19 Comments

Preview: CBJ @ WSH

Here are five things to know as the Columbus Blue Jackets end a four-game road trip Monday night against Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals.

24 Nov 2025
by Ed Francis

2 Comments

Third-Period Problems Persist

The Columbus Blue Jackets let a critical point get away on Saturday at Little Caesars Arena, blowing a two-goal third-period lead in a 4-3 OT loss to the Detroit Red Wings. Adam...

22 Nov 2025
by Will Chase

12 Comments

Mo Wins It In OT

Adam Fantilli scored twice in his hometown, including the overtime winner, in Columbus' 3-2 defeat of the Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday night.

20 Nov 2025
by Ed Francis

5 Comments

Late-Season Collapse

Canes Blow Past Jackets

Preview: CBJ @ CAR

Preview: SJ @ CBJ

A Deep Dive Into The Postseason Race

Werenski Helps USA To Gold Medal Game

Late-Season Collapse

Canes Blow Past Jackets

Slide Continues; 1-4-1 In Last Six

Columbus Blue Jackets News

Losing Streak At 5

Preview: VGK @ CBJ

Sens Sink Jackets 6-3

Preview: OTT @ CBJ

Third Period Dooms Jackets

Preview: CBJ @ CAR

Preview: CBJ @ WSH

Another Blown Lead

Tables Turned In Shootout Win

Preview: DET @ CBJ

Blue Jackets Fight Their Way To Victory

Preview: CBJ @ NJ

CBJ Blow 3-1 Lead, Fall In OT

Preview: PIT @ CBJ

Another Late Lead Blown

Preview: TOR @ CBJ

Blown Out In D.C.

Preview: CBJ @ WSH

Third-Period Problems Persist

Mo Wins It In OT

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