Fasching Completes Trio Of Signings

The Columbus Blue Jackets added Hudson Fasching on Monday via free agency, their third signing or re-signing over the past week.

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.

Columbus Blue Jackets News

Columbus Blue Jackets news from on and off the ice. Follow @1stOhioBattery on Twitter for the latest.

“The Rest Is History”

The Columbus Blue Jackets found their identity again after falling behind the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-0, leading to an improbable 4-3 comeback victory.

07 Aug 2020
by Colin Hass-Hill

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Absolute Stunner

On the strength of a Pierre-Luc Dubois hat trick, the Columbus Blue Jackets have the Toronto Maple Leafs on the brink of elimination after a stunning comeback win in Game 3.

06 Aug 2020
by Rob Mixer

Simplicity is Key

The Columbus Blue Jackets play a very simple brand of hockey, and Nick Foligno knows sticking to that identity can bring them success in Game 3 against the Toronto Maple Leafs.

06 Aug 2020
by Chris Pennington

Preview: Game 3

A pivotal third game in the five-game Stanley Cup Qualifying series will be played on Thursday with the Blue Jackets needing to get back on track versus the Maple Leafs.

06 Aug 2020
by Colin Hass-Hill

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3 Things: No Words, Penalty Kill, Bubble

John Tortorella doesn't want to talk about the first two games, the Blue Jackets' penalty kill has succeeded and the bubble is working.

05 Aug 2020
by Colin Hass-Hill

Muzzin Released, Out for Series

Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Jake Muzzin was released from the hospital and has rejoined his teammates at the team hotel, but will be unavailable for the rest of the series.

05 Aug 2020
by 1OB Staff

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“Toronto Was Really Good. We Sucked.”

John Tortorella's explanation about why the Blue Jackets lost to the Maple Leafs was simple: “Toronto was really good. We sucked.”

04 Aug 2020
by Colin Hass-Hill

Shut Down In Game 2

The Columbus Blue Jackets' offensive woes reared their head in Game 2, sputtering to a loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs that evens their Stanley Cup Qualifiers series at one game...

04 Aug 2020
by Rob Mixer

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Preview: Game 2

The Blue Jackets aim to grab a second straight win against the Maple Leafs on Tuesday to take a commanding lead in the five-game series.

04 Aug 2020
by Colin Hass-Hill

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How to Watch Game 2

Everything you need to know to watch or stream Game 2 of the Columbus Blue Jackets' qualifying series against the Toronto Maple Leafs.

04 Aug 2020
by 1OB Staff

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3 Things: Discipline, Kukan, Gav+Sav

The Blue Jackets are fueled by discipline versus the Maple Leafs, the Vladislav Gavrikov-David Savard deserves appreciation and Dean Kukan snags a spot in the lineup.

03 Aug 2020
by Colin Hass-Hill

Game 1 Does Numbers

The Columbus Blue Jackets 2-0 shoutout of the Toronto Maple Leafs in Game 1 of their Stanley Cup Qualifying Series was the highest-rated game of the season for FOX Sports Ohio.

03 Aug 2020
by 1OB Staff

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“There's Nothing Special We're Doing”

John Tortorella accurately said “there's nothing special we're doing” when describing the Blue Jackets taking a 1-0 series lead on the Maple Leafs.

03 Aug 2020
by Colin Hass-Hill

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Videos: Torts, Atkinson, Korpisalo, Jones

Listen to John Tortorella, Cam Atkinson, Joonas Korpisalo, Seth Jones and David Savard break down how the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Toronto Maple Leafs, 2-0, in Game 1.

03 Aug 2020
by Colin Hass-Hill

First Playoff Shutout

The Blue Jackets have never shut out an opponent in the postseason, until tonight. Joonas Korpisalo's 28 saves led his team to a Game 1 win over the Maple Leafs.

02 Aug 2020
by Chris Pennington

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A 1-0 Series Lead

In a low-scoring affair, the Blue Jackets were able to topple the Maple Leafs, 2-0, and take a 1-0 series lead.

02 Aug 2020
by Jacob Nitzberg

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Korpisalo To Start

Joonas Korpisalo has beaten out Elvis Merzlikins, with John Tortorella naming him the starting goaltender for the Columbus Blue Jackets in the Stanley Cup Qualifiers.

02 Aug 2020
by Colin Hass-Hill

Preview: Game 1

After nearly 150 days of a layoff, the Columbus Blue Jackets return to play in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Qualifiers versus the Toronto Maple Leafs.

02 Aug 2020
by Colin Hass-Hill

Foudy Earned His Ice

John Tortorella praised Liam Foudy after Thursday's exhibition game, saying "He'll be in our lineup," in Game 1 against the Toronto Maple Leafs.

01 Aug 2020
by Dan Dukart

"Two Great Goalies"

The Columbus Blue Jackets have a tough decision on who starts in net against the Toronto Maple Leafs, but Joonas Korpisalo is preparing himself for either outcome.

31 Jul 2020
by Chris Pennington

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Fasching Completes Trio Of Signings

Fateful 5OT Game

Chinkahov "Would Be Glad To Have A Trade"

Blue Jackets Banking On Existing Core

Development Camp Observations

The Blue Line: Potential FA CBJ Targets

Fasching Completes Trio Of Signings

Fateful 5OT Game

Chinkahov "Would Be Glad To Have A Trade"

Columbus Blue Jackets News

“The Rest Is History”

Absolute Stunner

Simplicity is Key

Preview: Game 3

3 Things: No Words, Penalty Kill, Bubble

Muzzin Released, Out for Series

“Toronto Was Really Good. We Sucked.”

Shut Down In Game 2

Preview: Game 2

How to Watch Game 2

3 Things: Discipline, Kukan, Gav+Sav

Game 1 Does Numbers

“There's Nothing Special We're Doing”

Videos: Torts, Atkinson, Korpisalo, Jones

First Playoff Shutout

A 1-0 Series Lead

Korpisalo To Start

Preview: Game 1

Foudy Earned His Ice

"Two Great Goalies"

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