Fateful 5OT Game

On Aug. 11, 2020, the Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets 3-2 in five overtimes to take a 1-0 lead in the Eastern Conference First Round playoff series. The series took place inside the COVID "bubble" at Scotiabank Arena...

Columbus Blue Jackets goalie Joonas Korpisalo (70) is consoled by teammates after a 3-2 loss to Tampa Bay Lightning in the fifth overtime period in game one of the first round of the 2020 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena.

Chinkahov "Would Be Glad To Have A Trade"

In a post to X on Thursday morning, the agent for Blue Jackets forward Yegor Chinakhov says that the player would like to be traded.

Schedule's Out!

The Columbus Blue Jackets 2025-26 season features an opener in Nashville and a home opener against the New Jersey Devils. Here's a complete look at the 82-game slate.

Columbus Blue Jackets News

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

Atkinson Traded

Multiple sources are reporting that Cam Atkinson has been traded to the Philadelphia Flyers.

24 Jul 2021
by Ed Francis

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Recap: Day One

Yesterday, the Blue Jackets were wheeling and dealing. They got a great return for Seth Jones, and made three strong picks in the first round of the NHL Draft.

24 Jul 2021
by Jacob Nitzberg

Ceulemans Goes 25th

The Blue Jackets have drafted their first defenseman of the 2021 NHL Draft with the selection of Corson Ceulemans at 25th overall.

23 Jul 2021
by Jacob Nitzberg

2 Comments

Cole-umbus is 12th Pick

Columbus native Cole Sillinger is now a part of the Blue Jackets' organization, after the club selected him 12th overall.

23 Jul 2021
by Jacob Nitzberg

Jackets Select Kent Johnson 5th

Kent Johnson, a Michigan product, is the Blue Jackets' first pick in the 2021 NHL Draft. They selected him fifth overall.

23 Jul 2021
by Jacob Nitzberg

Columbus Gets Bean

Moments after acquiring defenseman Adam Boqvist in a trade with the Chicago Blackhawks, the Columbus Blue Jackets also acquired defenseman Jake Bean from the Carolina Hurricanes.

23 Jul 2021
by Ed Francis

Jones to Chicago

The months-long saga is finally over. Seth Jones and a pick have been traded to Chicago, and the Blue Jackets received Adam Boqvist and three picks in exchange.

23 Jul 2021
by Jacob Nitzberg

6 Comments

Schedule Release

The Columbus Blue Jackets have released their 2021-22 regular season schedule.

22 Jul 2021
by Ed Francis

Kraken Select Bayreuther

In a bit of a twist, the Kraken have selected defenseman Gavin Bayreuther from the Blue Jackets.

21 Jul 2021
by Jacob Nitzberg

7 Comments

Preseason Schedule Released

Hockey will be here before you know it. The Blue Jackets will begin their preseason contests on September 27th.

20 Jul 2021
by Jacob Nitzberg

Protected List Announced

The Blue Jackets will expose Max Domi, Kevin Stenlund, and Dean Kukan to Seattle for the expansion draft.

18 Jul 2021
by Jacob Nitzberg

24 Comments

Domi Unprotected

In a somewhat surprising twist, the Blue Jackets are planning to leave Max Domi unprotected ahead of the expansion draft, per a report from Darren Dreger.

17 Jul 2021
by Jacob Nitzberg

4 Comments

Kivi's Memorial Fund Announced

In honor of Matiss Kivlenieks, the Blue Jackets have created the Matiss Kivlenieks Memorial Fund to support youth hockey initiatives in Columbus and Latvia.

12 Jul 2021
by Jacob Nitzberg

2 Comments

Draft Order Confirmed

The Tampa Bay Lightning won the Stanley Cup, which has cemented the Blue Jackets' picking order in the 2021 NHL Draft.

08 Jul 2021
by Jacob Nitzberg

5 Comments

JD And Jarmo Talk About Kivi

Matiss Kivlenieks' death has shaken the Blue Jackets community. Here are the steps that John Davidson and Jarmo Kekalainen are taking to move forward while memorializing...

08 Jul 2021
by Jacob Nitzberg

New Analytics Hires

The Blue Jackets have bolstered their analytics department with the hiring of Josh Weissbock and Cam Lawrence as hockey analytic consultants.

06 Jul 2021
by Jacob Nitzberg

2 Comments

Remembering A Great Life

Blue Jackets fans put together a memorial at Nationwide Arena and had a gathering at R Bar as they mourned the passing of Matiss Kivlenieks, a special man with a big heart.

06 Jul 2021
by Jacob Nitzberg

4 Comments

Kivlenieks Passes Away

On July 4th, Blue Jackets goaltender Matiss Kivlenieks passed away after an accident involving fireworks. He was only 24.

05 Jul 2021
by Jacob Nitzberg

5 Comments

Jones Trade Soon?

The timing on Seth Jones' likely exodus is approaching. According to a report, a decision on his future from Jarmo Kekalainen will likely come around the time of the NHL draft.

30 Jun 2021
by Jacob Nitzberg

4 Comments

Jackets Hire Lefebvre

The Blue Jackets have hired Sylvain Lefebvre to complete Brad Larsen's coaching staff.

29 Jun 2021
by 1OB Staff

Fateful 5OT Game

Chinkahov "Would Be Glad To Have A Trade"

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Fateful 5OT Game

Chinkahov "Would Be Glad To Have A Trade"

Schedule's Out!

Columbus Blue Jackets News

Atkinson Traded

Recap: Day One

Ceulemans Goes 25th

Cole-umbus is 12th Pick

Jackets Select Kent Johnson 5th

Columbus Gets Bean

Jones to Chicago

Schedule Release

Kraken Select Bayreuther

Preseason Schedule Released

Protected List Announced

Domi Unprotected

Kivi's Memorial Fund Announced

Draft Order Confirmed

JD And Jarmo Talk About Kivi

New Analytics Hires

Remembering A Great Life

Kivlenieks Passes Away

Jones Trade Soon?

Jackets Hire Lefebvre

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