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.

Preview: CBJ @ TOR

The Columbus Blue Jackets go to work Thursday night, battling the Toronto Maple Leafs at 7:00 p.m. Here's what to know before the puck goes down.

20 Nov 2025
by Ed Francis

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Werenski Reaches 400

With his sixth goal of the season on Tuesday night, Zach Werenski became the first defenseman in Columbus Blue Jackets history to hit 400 career points. He sits third on the...

19 Nov 2025
by Will Chase

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Point Streak Ends At Five Games

Playing their sixth game in nine nights, the Columbus Blue Jackets looked sluggish Tuesday night in a 5-2 loss to the Winnipeg Jets.

18 Nov 2025
by Ed Francis

6 Comments

Preview: CBJ @ WPG

Elvis Merzlikins will return to the net Tuesday night when the Columbus Blue Jackets battle the Winnipeg Jets on night two of a back-to-back.

18 Nov 2025
by Ed Francis

CBJ Win SO: Marchenko Clutch, Greaves Huge

The Columbus Blue Jackets outlasted the Canadiens 4-3 in a shootout, with Kirill Marchenko scoring the winner and Jet Greaves delivering clutch saves throughout the night,...

17 Nov 2025
by Will Chase

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Preview: MTL @ CBJ

Jet's in net and Yegor Chinakhov has been elevated as the Columbus Blue Jackets complete a three-game homestand Monday night when they face the Montreal Canadiens.

17 Nov 2025
by Ed Francis

4 Comments

Rangers Edge Jackets in Shootout

The New York Rangers pulled out a 2-1 shootout win over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday night at Nationwide Arena. Mika Zibanejad scored in regulation, and J.T. Miller buried...

15 Nov 2025
by Will Chase

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Preview: NYR @ CBJ

Jet Greaves will make his fourth consecutive start Saturday night when the Columbus Blue Jackets face off against the New York Rangers.

15 Nov 2025
by Ed Francis

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5-4 Win

Mathieu Olivier scored twice and Charlie Coyle had another three-point night as the CBJ hung on to defeat the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday night by a final of 5-4.

13 Nov 2025
by Ed Francis

12 Comments

Preview: EDM @ CBJ

As they seek a new streak, the Columbus Blue Jackets are back at home against the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday night for a 7:30 p.m. contest.

13 Nov 2025
by Will Chase

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Fantilli & Coyle Lift Jackets

The Columbus Blue Jackets snapped a four-game losing streak with a 2-1 shootout win over the Seattle Kraken on Tuesday night at Climate Pledge Arena. Adam Fantilli scored on the...

12 Nov 2025
by Will Chase

6 Comments

Preview: CBJ @ SEA

Trying to avoid a winless road trip, the Columbus Blue Jackets are in Seattle on Tuesday night for a 10:00 p.m. battle with the Kraken. Here are five things to know before...

11 Nov 2025
by Ed Francis

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Defeat From The Jaws Of Victory

Another blown lead gives the CBJ a fourth straight loss, as the Blue Jackets fall 5-4 in overtime to the Edmonton Oilers.

10 Nov 2025
by Ed Francis

7 Comments

Preview: CBJ @ EDM

Back down to .500 on the season, the Columbus Blue Jackets will look to end a three-game losing streak when they take on the Edmonton Oilers at 8:30 p.m. Monday.

10 Nov 2025
by Ed Francis

Third Straight Loss

The Columbus Blue Jackets lost their third straight game Saturday night, falling 4-3 to the Vancouver Canucks despite a big night from Kirill Marchenko.

09 Nov 2025
by Ed Francis

12 Comments

Preview: CBJ @ VAN

After back-to-back losses to start a five-game road trip, the Blue Jackets will look for important early-season points in Vancouver on Saturday night.

08 Nov 2025
by Ed Francis

6 Comments

Flames Extinguish Jackets

The CBJ gave up two goals in the first 92 seconds and that was enough for the Calgary Flames, who easily defeated the Blue Jackets 5-1 on Wednesday night.

06 Nov 2025
by Ed Francis

16 Comments

Preview: CBJ @ CGY

The Columbus Blue Jackets continue a five-game road trip Wednesday night when they head west to take on the Calgary Flames. Here are five things to know.

05 Nov 2025
by Ed Francis

1 Comment

Heartbreaker On Long Island

The Columbus Blue Jackets saw their four-game winning streak end Sunday at UBS Arena, falling 3-2 to the New York Islanders. Miles Wood and Denton Mateychuk each scored for...

02 Nov 2025
by Will Chase

14 Comments

Greaves, Jackets Thwart Blues Comeback Bid

The Columbus Blue Jackets stayed red-hot Saturday night, edging the St. Louis Blues 3-2 at Nationwide Arena for their fourth straight victory. Zach Werenski scored for the third...

01 Nov 2025
by Will Chase

2 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

Preview: CBJ @ TOR

Werenski Reaches 400

Point Streak Ends At Five Games

Preview: CBJ @ WPG

CBJ Win SO: Marchenko Clutch, Greaves Huge

Preview: MTL @ CBJ

Rangers Edge Jackets in Shootout

Preview: NYR @ CBJ

5-4 Win

Preview: EDM @ CBJ

Fantilli & Coyle Lift Jackets

Preview: CBJ @ SEA

Defeat From The Jaws Of Victory

Preview: CBJ @ EDM

Third Straight Loss

Preview: CBJ @ VAN

Flames Extinguish Jackets

Preview: CBJ @ CGY

Heartbreaker On Long Island

Greaves, Jackets Thwart Blues Comeback Bid

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