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.

National TV Schedule

The Columbus Blue Jackets will make one national television appearance in 2020-21, according to NBC's broadcast schedule.

29 Dec 2020
by 1OB Staff

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Hoffman Interest + PLD

The Columbus Blue Jackets kept tabs on free-agent forward Mike Hoffman, but opted to wait until they had Pierre-Luc Dubois signed.

28 Dec 2020
by 1OB Staff

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Au Revoir Le Test Tube

Central Ohio resident and former Blue Jacket forward Mark Letestu has announced his retirement after playing last season with the Winnipeg Jets.

28 Dec 2020
by Sam Blazer

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Early Success at WJC

At the World Juniors, Yegor Chinakhov, Samuel Knazko, and Mikael Pyyhtiä are showing the world that they're among the best at the U-20 level.

27 Dec 2020
by Jacob Nitzberg

Offside Rule Change & More

As the 2020-21 NHL season quickly approaches, medical protocols, transition rules, and a change to the offside rule were announced by the league.

26 Dec 2020
by Jacob Nitzberg

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Jackets Ink Del Zotto

The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed D Michael Del Zotto to a pro tryout contract, per the team. Del Zotto, 30, played for the Anaheim Ducks last season.

25 Dec 2020
by Ed Francis

2021-21 Schedule Released

The National Hockey League has released the full schedule for the 56-game 2020-21 season which begins Jan. 13.

23 Dec 2020
by 1OB Staff

No Fans (For Now)

Per Aaron Portzline of The Athletic, the Blue Jackets do not expect to be able to host fans in Nationwide Arena for the beginning of the upcoming NHL season.

20 Dec 2020
by Jacob Nitzberg

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NHL and NHLPA Agree

Pending respective votes by each side, the NHL has reached an agreement with the NHLPA for the upcoming 2020-21 season.

19 Dec 2020
by Jacob Nitzberg

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Janelle Foligno Pens Children's Book

Nick Foligno's wife, Janelle, has published her first book: a children's book with the purpose of helping young kids cope with the stress of having a heart condition.

18 Dec 2020
by Ed Francis

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Dubois Back In The Fold?

The last remaining restricted free agent for the Blue Jackets Pierre-Luc Dubois needs a new deal and per a report from TSN's Pierre LeBrun talks are going well.

18 Dec 2020
by Sam Blazer

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Jones, Werenski Make NHLN Top 50

The Columbus Blue Jackets boast at least two top-50 players in the the NHL, as Seth Jones and Zach Werenski were named to NHL Network's annual list.

17 Dec 2020
by Dan Dukart

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Foligno Excited for Domi on CBJ

Nick Foligno is "excited to have (Max Domi) on our team, obviously." The Blue Jackets captain likes Domi's style of play and thinks he will fit in well in Columbus.

15 Dec 2020
by Jacob Nitzberg

3 to WJC

Yegor Chinakhov (Russia), Samuel Knazko (Slovakia), and Mikael Pyythiä (Finland) will head to the World Junior Championship to represent their countries.

13 Dec 2020
by Jacob Nitzberg

"Don't Be Worried"

GM Jarmo Kekäläinen isn't worried about the ongoing contract talks with Pierre-Luc Dubois, and he believes that Dubois will sign a new contract before the first day of training...

12 Dec 2020
by Jacob Nitzberg