Losing Streak At 6

Kyle Connor scored twice to lift the Winnipeg Jets to a 2-1 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday night at Nationwide Arena. Ivan Provorov opened the scoring early for Columbus, but the Jackets couldn’t generate enough offense as their...

Apr 4, 2026; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Winnipeg Jets left wing Kyle Connor (81) celebrates his goal against the Columbus Blue Jackets during the second period at Nationwide Arena.

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.

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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

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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

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Third Line Fuels CBJ Rout

The Columbus Blue Jackets’ third line stole the show as Cole Sillinger, Charlie Coyle, and Mathieu Olivier combined for 11 points in a 6-3 rout of the Toronto Maple Leafs on...

29 Oct 2025
by Will Chase

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Preview: TOR @ CBJ

Game Preview: Blue Jackets goalie rotation to continue as Elvis Merzlikins is in net Wednesday night against Auston Matthews and the Toronto Maple Leafs.

29 Oct 2025
by Ed Francis

Another Road Dub

Miles Wood returned to the lineup and scored two goals Tuesday night, including the overtime winner, in the Blue Jackets' 4-3 win over the Buffalo Sabres.

28 Oct 2025
by Ed Francis

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Preview: CBJ @ BUF

Game Preview: Puck drop is a little earlier than normal Tuesday night as the Columbus Blue Jackets can get above .500 with a win over the Buffalo Sabres.

28 Oct 2025
by Ed Francis

Jackets Win In Pittsburgh

After coughing up a two-goal lead with just five minutes remaining, the Columbus Blue Jackets came up huge in a shootout to pick up a 5-4 win over the Penguins in Pittsburgh.

25 Oct 2025
by Ed Francis

Preview: CBJ @ PIT

The Columbus Blue Jackets conclude their first back-to-back of the season Saturday night when they battle the Pittsburgh Penguins.

25 Oct 2025
by Ed Francis

Ovechkin Hits 899 As Caps Roll 5-1

Alex Ovechkin scored career goal No. 899 as the Washington Capitals score four in the third period to rout the Columbus Blue Jackets 5-1 on Friday night at Nationwide Arena. Denton...

24 Oct 2025
by Will Chase

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Preview: WSH @ CBJ

Preview: Blue Jackets look to make it a three-game winning streak when they face the Washington Capitals on Friday night.

24 Oct 2025
by Ed Francis

Report: Calls Are Coming In On Chinakhov

"More and more calls are coming in" on Blue Jackets forward Yegor Chinakhov, according to a Thursday evening report from Pierre Lebrun.

23 Oct 2025
by Ed Francis

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Jackets Clobber Stars In Big D

Five different Blue Jackets scored and Elvis was the #1 Star of the Night in Columbus' 5-1 win in Dallas on Tuesday over the Stars.

21 Oct 2025
by Ed Francis

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Preview: CBJ @ DAL

Game Preview: Elvis Merzlikins starts with no other changes expected Tuesday as the Columbus Blue Jackets travel to Texas for a Tuesday tango with the Dallas Stars.

21 Oct 2025
by Ed Francis

Marchenko Makes History in CBJ Win

Kirill Marchenko scored his fifth goal in as many games to set a franchise record and lift the Columbus Blue Jackets to a 3-2 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday night at...

18 Oct 2025
by Will Chase

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Preview: TB @ CBJ

Preview: Jet Greaves will start in net as the Columbus Blue Jackets look to right the ship of back-to-back home losses when they face the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday night.

18 Oct 2025
by Ed Francis

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Avalanche Spoil Cam Atkinson Night

On a night celebrating one of the franchise’s all-time greats, the Columbus Blue Jackets fell 4-1 to the Colorado Avalanche on Thursday night at Nationwide Arena. Ivan Provorov...

16 Oct 2025
by Will Chase

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Preview: COL @ CBJ

Yegor Chinakhov is set for his season debut and Elvis Merzlikins is in net as the Columbus Blue Jackets face the Colorado Avalanche on Thursday night at Nationwide Arena.

16 Oct 2025
by Ed Francis

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CBJ PK Woes Continue In Loss

Dawson Mercer’s two-goal effort helped the New Jersey Devils edge the Columbus Blue Jackets 3-2 on Monday night at Nationwide Arena. Timo Meier also scored on the power play,...

13 Oct 2025
by Will Chase

6 Comments

Game Preview: NJ @ CBJ

Jet Greaves gets the start and Jake Christiansen enters the lineup as the Blue Jackets take on the New Jersey Devils in Columbus' home opener.

13 Oct 2025
by Ed Francis

7 Comments

Marchenko Hat Trick Spurs CBJ Win

Kirill Marchenko's fourth career hat trick, and 48 saves from Elvis Merzlikins led the way as the Columbus Blue Jackets picked up their first victory of the season, a 7-4 win over...

11 Oct 2025
by Will Chase

10 Comments

Losing Streak At 6

Preview: WPG @ CBJ

Late-Season Collapse

What's In A Line?

Time to Deliver

Preview: SJ @ CBJ

Losing Streak At 6

Late-Season Collapse

Canes Blow Past Jackets

Columbus Blue Jackets News

Heartbreaker On Long Island

Greaves, Jackets Thwart Blues Comeback Bid

Third Line Fuels CBJ Rout

Preview: TOR @ CBJ

Another Road Dub

Preview: CBJ @ BUF

Jackets Win In Pittsburgh

Preview: CBJ @ PIT

Ovechkin Hits 899 As Caps Roll 5-1

Preview: WSH @ CBJ

Report: Calls Are Coming In On Chinakhov

Jackets Clobber Stars In Big D

Preview: CBJ @ DAL

Marchenko Makes History in CBJ Win

Preview: TB @ CBJ

Avalanche Spoil Cam Atkinson Night

Preview: COL @ CBJ

CBJ PK Woes Continue In Loss

Game Preview: NJ @ CBJ

Marchenko Hat Trick Spurs CBJ Win

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