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.

CBJ Fall In Nashville

The Blue Jackets weren't able to solve the Predators on Saturday afternoon, and they keeping falling down the Central Division standings.

27 Feb 2021
by Jacob Nitzberg

Preview: CBJ @ NSH

The Blue Jackets head to Tennessee to take on the lowly Nashville Predators in Bridgestone Arena in the first part of a back-to-back.

27 Feb 2021
by Sam Blazer

Hawks Clip Jackets

The Blackhawks have been a thorn in the Blue Jackets all season long, tonight was no different as they downed Columbus, 2-0.

25 Feb 2021
by Sam Blazer

1 Comment

Z And MDZ Back, Bemmer Gets Another Shot

We'll see Emil Bemstrom, Zach Werenski, and Michael Del Zotto return to the lineup tonight against the Blackhawks.

25 Feb 2021
by Jacob Nitzberg

2 Comments

Preview: CHI @ CBJ

The Columbus Blue Jackets need to match the energy and hustle of the Blackhawks in the second of two against Chicago.

25 Feb 2021
by Ed Francis

Laine Hits Rockets

One player can change the momentum of a game, and Patrik Laine was that player tonight for the Blue Jackets.

23 Feb 2021
by Jacob Nitzberg

Comeback Comes Up Empty

The Columbus Blue Jackets twice rallied from two-goal deficits, but fell in a shootout to the Chicago Blackhawks.

23 Feb 2021
by Rob Mixer

D-Pairs Shuffled (Again)

The Blue Jackets have been dealing with injuries to their defensive core all season, and they'll have to restructure the pairs again with the news of Michael Del Zotto's lower-body...

23 Feb 2021
by Jacob Nitzberg

Ticketing Procedure Announced

With the approval of the Ohio Department of Health, the Blue Jackets have secured 10% capacity in Nationwide Arena for home games. Today, they announced their ticketing plan.

22 Feb 2021
by Jacob Nitzberg

Elvis "Week-To-Week"

The health of the Blue Jackets' goalie tandem has taken a blow, as Elvis Merzlikins is now week-to-week with an upper body injury.

21 Feb 2021
by Jacob Nitzberg

Opportunity Wasted

The Columbus Blue Jackets fought their way back into the game, but faltered in the third period of a home-ice loss to the Nashville Predators.

20 Feb 2021
by Rob Mixer

Carlsson Season Debut

The Blue Jackets' first-round pick in 2015 will suit up tonight for Columbus for his first competitive game in almost a year.

20 Feb 2021
by Jacob Nitzberg

5 Comments

10% Capacity Approved

Fans are back at Nationwide, as the state of Ohio has approved the Blue Jackets plan for 10% capacity.

20 Feb 2021
by Jacob Nitzberg

Preview: NSH @ CBJ

The Blue Jackets come into their Saturday evening showdown with the Predators hoping for back-to-back wins. A rare sight during their 2021 season.

20 Feb 2021
by Sam Blazer

On-Ice Momentum Is Crucial

The Blue Jackets aren't able to spend much time with each other off the ice, so the momentum and camaraderie that they produce on the ice has become much more important this...

19 Feb 2021
by Jacob Nitzberg

1 Comment

Team Defense = W

Defensive positioning went from a weakness to a strength for the Blue Jackets tonight, as Elvis Merzlikins and Seth Jones led their defensive corps to a shutout.

18 Feb 2021
by Jacob Nitzberg

2 Comments

Jackets Stop Preds

It wasn't always pretty but it didn't need to be. The Blue Jackets were able to eke out a 3-0 win against the Nashville Predators.

18 Feb 2021
by Sam Blazer

1 Comment

Grigs and Harry In

Mikhail Grigorenko and Scott Harrington will return to the lineup tonight, as Elvis Merzlikins is set to make his first start in net since January 31st.

18 Feb 2021
by Jacob Nitzberg

Canes Drop Jackets

The Blue Jackets started strong but weren't able to sustain pressure losing to the Hurricanes, 7-3.

15 Feb 2021
by Sam Blazer

1 Comment

Atkinson 1st Star

The Blue Jackets' winger has found his scoring touch as of late, and he's earned NHL's 1st Star of the Week honors after a great run of games.

15 Feb 2021
by Jacob Nitzberg

Fateful 5OT Game

Chinkahov "Would Be Glad To Have A Trade"

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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

CBJ Fall In Nashville

Preview: CBJ @ NSH

Hawks Clip Jackets

Z And MDZ Back, Bemmer Gets Another Shot

Preview: CHI @ CBJ

Laine Hits Rockets

Comeback Comes Up Empty

D-Pairs Shuffled (Again)

Ticketing Procedure Announced

Elvis "Week-To-Week"

Opportunity Wasted

Carlsson Season Debut

10% Capacity Approved

Preview: NSH @ CBJ

On-Ice Momentum Is Crucial

Team Defense = W

Jackets Stop Preds

Grigs and Harry In

Canes Drop Jackets

Atkinson 1st Star

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