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.

Columbus Blue Jackets News

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

Jackets Lose 4th Straight Season Opener

The Columbus Blue Jackets lost their fourth straight season opener Thursday night, coming up a goal short in a 2-1 loss to the Nashville Predators.

09 Oct 2025
by Ed Francis

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Blue Jackets Acquire Goalie Fedotov

The Columbus Blue Jackets made a trade Sunday, acquiring goalie Ivan Fedotov from the Philadelphia Flyers in exchange for a sixth-round pick.

14 Sep 2025
by Ed Francis

23 Comments

Remembering Johnny Gaudreau

It's been nearly one year since the tragic accident that took the lives of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau. Inside, we look back over the last year on and off the ice as the Gaudreau...

28 Aug 2025
by Will Chase

Getting Closer To Training Camp

The Columbus Blue Jackets had an exciting season cut short by one point in their bid for the playoffs last season. With training camp a month away, we look at some of the core guys...

25 Aug 2025
by Will Chase

5 Comments

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.

18 Aug 2025
by Ed Francis

2 Comments

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...

11 Aug 2025
by Will Chase

6 Comments

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.

17 Jul 2025
by Ed Francis

34 Comments

Welcome to Jackets

The Columbus Blue Jackets kicked off their 2025-26 schedule announcement with a hilarious video parody of the prank show "Jackass." Every second of it was great.

16 Jul 2025
by 1OB Staff

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.

16 Jul 2025
by Ed Francis

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Big Boss Stays In The 614

The Columbus Blue Jackets signed Dmitri Voronkov to a two-year, $8.35M contract Saturday, keeping the Big Boss in the capital city.

05 Jul 2025
by Ed Francis

20 Comments

CBJ Ink Lundestrom

The Columbus Blue Jackets are signing free agent Isac Lundestrom to a two-year, $1.3 million AAV contract.

01 Jul 2025
by Will Chase

16 Comments

CBJ Sign Jaros

The Columbus Blue Jackets are signing free agent Christian Jaros to a one-year, two-way contract.

01 Jul 2025
by Will Chase

11 Comments

Provy Re-Ups With CBJ

In the waning hours before free agency, the Columbus Blue Jackets have signed defenseman Ivan Provorov to a seven-year extension worth an average annual value of $8.5 million.

30 Jun 2025
by Ed Francis

37 Comments

The Blue Line: Potential FA CBJ Targets

Earlier, we looked at potential forwards that could be on the Blue Jackets' wishlist in free agency. Now, here's a look at who the club may look to add on the defensive side of...

30 Jun 2025
by Ed Francis

9 Comments

Forward Focus: Potential FA CBJ Targets

With unrestricted free agency getting underway at noon ET on Tuesday, July 1, we look at potential forwards that could be a fit for the Columbus Blue Jackets.

30 Jun 2025
by Will Chase

12 Comments

Fabbro Signs Four-Year Extension

The Columbus Blue Jackets and Dante Fabbro have agreed to a four-year, $16.5M contract extension, keeping the defenseman with the team through 2028-29.

29 Jun 2025
by Ed Francis

10 Comments

Day Two Picks

On day two of the NHL draft, the Columbus Blue Jackets traded up to take defenseman Malte Vass, then added Owen Griffin — the OHL's leading goal scorer in the playoffs — in...

28 Jun 2025
by Ed Francis

1 Comment

CBJ Select Pyotr Andreyanov At No. 20

The Columbus Blue Jackets selected goaltender Pyotr Andreyanov with the 20th overall selection in the 2025 NHL Draft.

27 Jun 2025
by Will Chase

13 Comments

Blue Jackets Select Jackson Smith At #14

The Columbus Blue Jackets selected defenseman Jackson Smith with the 14th overall selection in the 2025 NHL Draft. #CBJ

27 Jun 2025
by Ed Francis

5 Comments

Blue Jackets Trade For Coyle, Wood

The Columbus Blue Jackets have acquired center Charlie Coyle and forward Miles Wood in a trade with the Colorado Avalanche.

27 Jun 2025
by Ed Francis

14 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

Jackets Lose 4th Straight Season Opener

Blue Jackets Acquire Goalie Fedotov

Remembering Johnny Gaudreau

Getting Closer To Training Camp

Fasching Completes Trio Of Signings

Fateful 5OT Game

Chinkahov "Would Be Glad To Have A Trade"

Welcome to Jackets

Schedule's Out!

Big Boss Stays In The 614

CBJ Ink Lundestrom

CBJ Sign Jaros

Provy Re-Ups With CBJ

The Blue Line: Potential FA CBJ Targets

Forward Focus: Potential FA CBJ Targets

Fabbro Signs Four-Year Extension

Day Two Picks

CBJ Select Pyotr Andreyanov At No. 20

Blue Jackets Select Jackson Smith At #14

Blue Jackets Trade For Coyle, Wood

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An Early Post-mortem On The Season

Changes Are Coming: Rick Bowness Says...

An Early Post-mortem On The Season

Severson out for Rest of Season

WTF!! MLB

The KJ Conundrum

An Observation on the CBJ Defense