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.

“I Don't Think We're Far Off”

Blue Jackets general manager Jarmo Kekalainen says he thinks Columbus isn't "far off" from competing for Stanley Cup titles.

01 Sep 2020
by Colin Hass-Hill

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Staying On An Upward Trajectory

Oliver Bjorkstrand's ability to stay on an upward trajectory will give the Blue Jackets a quality scorer for the foreseeable future.

31 Aug 2020
by Colin Hass-Hill

1 Comment

G for F?

The Blue Jackets need offense, but they may have to part with one of their stalwart goaltenders to acquire it.

31 Aug 2020
by Jacob Nitzberg

13 Comments

Ryan Reaves Speaks Out

The NHL postseason took a pause on Thursday in light of the Jacob Blake shooting, and Vegas Golden Knights forward Ryan Reaves spoke to the impact of the postponing.

28 Aug 2020
by Chris Pennington

Playoffs On Pause

After the NBA, WNBA, MLB and MLS seeing postponed games in protest to the police shooting of Jacob Blake, the NHL players have voted to postponed the playoffs for Thursday and...

27 Aug 2020
by Chris Pennington

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Showed Why Columbus Stayed Patient

Vladislav Gavrikov ended his first full NHL season as one of the Blue Jackets' top defensemen, showing why they brought him to the team.

27 Aug 2020
by Colin Hass-Hill

Important Offseason Dates To Know

The Blue Jackets enter the offseason a month-and-a-half from the NHL Entry Draft starting and two-and-a-half months from training camp beginning.

26 Aug 2020
by Colin Hass-Hill

4 Comments

Torts Fined $25,000

Blue Jackets coach John Tortorella was fined $25,000 for his conduct during a post-game press conference following his team's elimination from the playoffs.

25 Aug 2020
by Colin Hass-Hill

2 Comments

Improving On The Margins

The Blue Jackets will aim to improve on the margins this offseason – even as they go chasing stars – as they look to take the next step.

25 Aug 2020
by Colin Hass-Hill

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Regular Season Bubble?

Life in the bubble could continue into the 2020-21 NHL regular season, but in a modified format.

25 Aug 2020
by Jacob Nitzberg

4 Comments

Living Up To All Expectations

Seth Jones and Zach Werenski showed out as possibly the NHL's best defensive pairing in the postseason, becoming the Blue Jackets' identity.

24 Aug 2020
by Colin Hass-Hill

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Bubble Hockey: A Success

Blue Jackets general manager Jarmo Kekalainen and coach John Tortorella view their experience being in the "bubble" as a success.

23 Aug 2020
by Colin Hass-Hill

10 Thoughts From Torts and Jarmo

Blue Jackets coach John Tortorella and general manager Jarmo Kekalainen discuss the playoffs, the next step, offseason and more.

21 Aug 2020
by Colin Hass-Hill

A Step In The Right Direction

Pierre-Luc Dubois made the next step in his career this postseason by leading the Blue Jackets in both goals (4) and assists (6) in the two series.

21 Aug 2020
by Colin Hass-Hill

Not All Is Overshadowed

The abrupt end to the Blue Jackets' season hurts Columbus, but it doesn't completely overshadow their progress and achievements.

20 Aug 2020
by Colin Hass-Hill

“A Hard One To Take”

The Blue Jackets' run of tough luck continued with their season-ending 5-4 loss to the Lightning, which Nick Foligno described as “a hard one to take.”

19 Aug 2020
by Colin Hass-Hill

Gut Punch

The Columbus Blue Jackets made a comeback, blew their own lead, then lost in overtime to the Tampa Bay Lightning, officially eliminating themselves from the postseason.

19 Aug 2020
by Chris Pennington

Dubois Ties Assists Record

Pierre-Luc Dubois ties the Blue Jackets' record for most assists in a single postseason with six. His 10 points are second-most in a postseason in club history.

19 Aug 2020
by Colin Hass-Hill

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Preview: Game 5

The Blue Jackets need to win three games in a row to advance in the playoffs, beginning with Wednesday's Game 5 against the Lightning.

19 Aug 2020
by Colin Hass-Hill

Fight Another Day

The Columbus Blue Jackets face elimination for the first time in these Stanley Cup Playoffs, and despite a strong effort in Game 4, it needs to be better to keep playing.

19 Aug 2020
by Rob Mixer

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

“I Don't Think We're Far Off”

Staying On An Upward Trajectory

G for F?

Ryan Reaves Speaks Out

Playoffs On Pause

Showed Why Columbus Stayed Patient

Important Offseason Dates To Know

Torts Fined $25,000

Improving On The Margins

Regular Season Bubble?

Living Up To All Expectations

Bubble Hockey: A Success

10 Thoughts From Torts and Jarmo

A Step In The Right Direction

Not All Is Overshadowed

“A Hard One To Take”

Gut Punch

Dubois Ties Assists Record

Preview: Game 5

Fight Another Day

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