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.

Z's Season is Done

Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski is done for the season due to sports hernia that will require surgery.

09 Apr 2021
by 1OB Staff

8 Comments

Jackets Fall To Tampa Bay

The Columbus Blue Jackets scored a few, but gave up a few too many in a 6-4 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning in Thursday night action.

08 Apr 2021
by Ed Francis

Preview: TB @ CBJ

Which version of the Columbus Blue Jackets show up for the second of two with the Tampa Bay Lightning remains to be seen, but they'll be doing it down another veteran forward.

08 Apr 2021
by Ed Francis

Jenner's Season Done

The Columbus Blue Jackets will be without Boone Jenner for the balance of the season after a broken finger on Tuesday night.

07 Apr 2021
by 1OB Staff

2 Comments

Electric W

It was an evening to remember at Nationwide Arena, as the Blue Jackets took it to the Lightning all night long in a 4-2 win.

06 Apr 2021
by Jacob Nitzberg

4 Comments

Nash Out 4-6 Weeks

The Blue Jackets are down a center, as well as a trade piece. On Sunday against the Panthers, Riley Nash injured his knee, and he'll likely be out for the rest of the season.

06 Apr 2021
by Jacob Nitzberg

12 Comments

No Goals, No Win

The Blue Jackets come up empty in the win column and on the scoreboard in another loss, this time falling to the Florida Panthers 3-0.

04 Apr 2021
by Ed Francis

Preview: CBJ @ FLA

The Columbus Blue Jackets and Florida Panthers conclude a two-game series this afternoon at BB&T Center.

04 Apr 2021
by Rob Mixer

Jackets Struggle

A season-high 46 shots wasn't enough for the Columbus Blue Jackets, who are stymied by familiar faces in a 5-2 loss to the Florida Panthers.

03 Apr 2021
by Ed Francis

Preview: CBJ @ FLA

The Blue Jackets continue their Florida road trip against the surprisingly tough Panthers at the BB&T Center.

03 Apr 2021
by Sam Blazer

4 Comments

Lightning Struck

The Blue Jackets needed a win in the worst way against the Tampa Bay Lightning and didn't get it, losing, 3-2.

01 Apr 2021
by Sam Blazer

No Timeline For Nyquist

On 97.1 The Fan's Rothman & Ice, John Tortorella acknowledged that the Blue Jackets are sorely missing Gustav Nyquist, but he's not sure when the winger will be back in the lineup.

01 Apr 2021
by Jacob Nitzberg

Preview: CBJ @ TB

Columbus will look to duplicate Tuesday's effort against Tampa Bay as Blue Jackets and Lightning ready for battle.

01 Apr 2021
by Ed Francis

Elvis Dominates Lightning

Elvis Merzlikins stepped up tonight in a major way, stopping 37 of 38 shots as the Blue Jackets got a much-needed win over the Lightning.

30 Mar 2021
by Jacob Nitzberg

Lightning Struck

The Columbus Blue Jackets bounced back to win the series opener in Tampa, 3-1, backstopped by 38 saves from Elvis Merzlikins.

30 Mar 2021
by Rob Mixer

4 Comments

Lehtonen To Make Debut

The Blue Jackets will have a different look tonight, with Mikko Lehtonen, Liam Foudy, and Zac Dalpe entering the lineup.

30 Mar 2021
by Jacob Nitzberg

Preview: CBJ @ TB

After a bewildering weekend of hockey in the Motor City, the Columbus Blue Jackets are in Tampa Bay on Tuesday night for the first of two with the division-leading Lightning.

30 Mar 2021
by Ed Francis

1 Comment

Angle Signs ELC

Tyler Angle, the Blue Jackets' seventh-round pick in 2019, has signed an entry-level contract after impressing with the Cleveland Monsters this season.

29 Mar 2021
by Jacob Nitzberg

1 Comment

Jackets Swept By Red Wings

After a frustrating loss Saturday, the Columbus Blue Jackets found a way to lose by an even wider margin in Sunday's rematch.

28 Mar 2021
by Ed Francis

7 Comments

Preview: CBJ @ DET

Yesterday's loss was tough, but the Blue Jackets have a chance to put it in the rearview mirror today against the Red Wings.

28 Mar 2021
by Jacob Nitzberg

Fateful 5OT Game

Chinkahov "Would Be Glad To Have A Trade"

Welcome to Jackets

Blue Jackets Banking On Existing Core

Development Camp Observations

The Blue Line: Potential FA CBJ Targets

Fateful 5OT Game

Chinkahov "Would Be Glad To Have A Trade"

Schedule's Out!

Columbus Blue Jackets News

Z's Season is Done

Jackets Fall To Tampa Bay

Preview: TB @ CBJ

Jenner's Season Done

Electric W

Nash Out 4-6 Weeks

No Goals, No Win

Preview: CBJ @ FLA

Jackets Struggle

Preview: CBJ @ FLA

Lightning Struck

No Timeline For Nyquist

Preview: CBJ @ TB

Elvis Dominates Lightning

Lightning Struck

Lehtonen To Make Debut

Preview: CBJ @ TB

Angle Signs ELC

Jackets Swept By Red Wings

Preview: CBJ @ DET

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