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.

Jarmo Extended

In addition to John Davidson returning as president of hockey operations, the Blue Jackets also announced that Jarmo Kekalainen's contract has been extended through the 2024-25 NHL...

20 May 2021
by Jacob Nitzberg

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JD Is Back

Two years and two days after his departure, the Columbus Blue Jackets are set to bring back John Davidson as president of hockey operations.

19 May 2021
by Ed Francis

10 Comments

Shaw Not Returning

After five seasons with the Blue Jackets, Brad Shaw will not return to the club in 2021-22.

13 May 2021
by Jacob Nitzberg

6 Comments

Korpi or Elvis: Who Goes?

Joonas Korpisalo and Elvis Merzlikins each deserve opportunities as a number one goaltender, but they can't both get it in Columbus.

10 May 2021
by Jacob Nitzberg

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Torts Done In C-Bus

On Sunday morning, the Blue Jackets confirmed that John Tortorella and the club have mutually parted ways.

08 May 2021
by Jacob Nitzberg

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Wild OTW

It was a wild one in Columbus tonight, and the Blue Jackets were able to prevail, 5-4. If this was John Tortorella's last game behind the bench for the Blue Jackets, it was a good...

08 May 2021
by Jacob Nitzberg

Jackets Back In Last

The Columbus Blue Jackets turned a 2-0 lead into a 5-2 loss Friday night at Nationwide Arena in the second-to-last game of the season.

07 May 2021
by Ed Francis

Robinson = Future

Eric Robinson adds speed and power to the Blue Jackets, and he's a player that John Tortorella has his eyes on for the future.

07 May 2021
by Jacob Nitzberg

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Kivlenieks and Peeke To Play This Weekend

As the Blue Jackets wrap up their season this weekend, John Tortorella said that Matiss Kivlenieks will get to start a game this weekend, and Andrew Peeke will also play.

06 May 2021
by Jacob Nitzberg

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Comeback W

The Blue Jackets came back from a one-goal deficit twice tonight to defeat the Nashville Predators.

05 May 2021
by Jacob Nitzberg

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Rally Falls Short

Emil Bemstrom's hat trick rallied the Columbus Blue Jackets in the third period before falling, 4-3, in overtime to the Nashville Predators.

03 May 2021
by Rob Mixer

Danforth Signed To One-Year Deal

Justin Danforth, who tallied 23-32-55 in 58 games this season in the KHL, is coming to Columbus on a one-year deal for the 2021-22 NHL season.

03 May 2021
by Jacob Nitzberg

1 Comment

Chinakhov Signs ELC

Yegor Chinakhov is coming to North America, after helping his club win the Gagarin Cup in Russia.

02 May 2021
by Jacob Nitzberg

9 Comments

Fire Uni's

The navy pants and white jersey combination is one that should be in the Blue Jackets' rotation going forward.

01 May 2021
by Jacob Nitzberg

8 Comments

Jackets Fall In Overtime

In their final road game of the season, the Blue Jackets fall in overtime to the Carolina Hurricanes by a score of 2-1.

01 May 2021
by Ed Francis

Prospect Pool Update

The Blue Jackets' prospect pool isn't too deep at the moment. Here's an update on contracts, movement, prospect rankings, and more.

30 Apr 2021
by CBJ Prospects

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Jarmo = Assistant GM For Olympics

Jarmo Kekalainen is headed to Beijing in 2022, where he'll be the assistant GM of Team Finland in the Olympics.

28 Apr 2021
by Jacob Nitzberg

Losing Streak = Over

Behind a stellar performance from Elvis Merzlikins, the Blue Jackets were able to get their first win in ten games, prevailing 1-0 in a shootout.

27 Apr 2021
by Jacob Nitzberg

Korpisalo Out For Season

On Tuesday morning, the club confirmed that Joonas Korpisalo would miss the final six games of the season after a lower-body injury forced him to leave the game vs. Tampa Bay on...

27 Apr 2021
by Jacob Nitzberg

Chinakhov To Sign ELC?

Blue Jackets 2020 first-round pick Yegor Chinakhov could be signing his entry-level contract after the KHL's Gagarin Cup, per reports.

26 Apr 2021
by Dan Dukart

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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

Jarmo Extended

JD Is Back

Shaw Not Returning

Korpi or Elvis: Who Goes?

Torts Done In C-Bus

Wild OTW

Jackets Back In Last

Robinson = Future

Kivlenieks and Peeke To Play This Weekend

Comeback W

Rally Falls Short

Danforth Signed To One-Year Deal

Chinakhov Signs ELC

Fire Uni's

Jackets Fall In Overtime

Prospect Pool Update

Jarmo = Assistant GM For Olympics

Losing Streak = Over

Korpisalo Out For Season

Chinakhov To Sign ELC?

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