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.

Tarasov To Panthers

The Columbus Blue Jackets have traded restricted free agent goaltender Daniil Tarasov to the Florida Panthers in exchange for a fifth-round draft pick.

26 Jun 2025
by Ed Francis

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2025: NHL Draft Primer

Here's everything a Columbus Blue Jackets fan needs to know regarding the 2025 National Hockey League Draft, which gets started this weekend in Los Angeles.

25 Jun 2025
by Will Chase

3 Comments

Proposed Nationwide Arena Renovations

On Monday, the Franklin County Convention Facilities Authority released its first images of what a renovated, upgraded Nationwide Arena could look like.

23 Jun 2025
by Ed Francis

12 Comments

Monny Wins The Masterton

Sean Monahan was named the winner of the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy on Thursday, receiving the award from Meredith Gaudreau in a heart-tugging moment.

05 Jun 2025
by Ed Francis

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Show Voronkov The Money

Dmitri Voronkov, a restricted free agent, has shown a knack for providing offensive numbers and putting up with the rough stuff. What will his next contract look like?

03 Jun 2025
by Will Chase

12 Comments

Werenski, USA Are Golden

Tage Thompson scored the golden goal in Sunday's 1-0 overtime win against Switzerland on Sunday to give Team USA its first IIHF World Championship win since 1933. The Columbus Blue...

26 May 2025
by Will Chase

Blue Jackets Will Pick 14th, 20th

The Columbus Blue Jackets fell back one in Monday night's NHL Draft Lottery, and will make the 14th and 20th overall selections next month.

05 May 2025
by Ed Francis

4 Comments

Draft Lottery Possibilities

The NHL Draft Lottery is Monday night. While the 13th pick is likely, it's not locked in. What are the other possibilities for the CBJ?

04 May 2025
by Ed Francis

1 Comment

Werenski a Norris Finalist

Zach Werenski makes Blue Jackets history becoming the franchise's first player to be named a Norris Trophy finalist.

29 Apr 2025
by 1OB Staff

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3T: Jackets Finish Strong

The Columbus Blue Jackets scored five goals in the second period, and Jet Greaves was nearly perfect in a 6-1 win over the New York Islanders in Thursday's season finale at...

18 Apr 2025
by Will Chase

1 Comment

6-1 Win Ends Season

Six different Blue Jackets scored Thursday night en route to an emotional 6-1 victory over the Islanders to wrap up the 2024-25 season.

17 Apr 2025
by Ed Francis

4 Comments

Game Day #82: Blue Jackets Wrap Up Season

A season unlike any other comes to a close Thursday night when the Columbus Blue Jackets hit the ice for the final time in the 2024-25 campaign.

17 Apr 2025
by Ed Francis

5 Comments

3T: All Eyes On Montreal

Jet Greaves picked up his second career shutout in four days as the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Philadelphia Flyers 3-0 on Tuesday at Wells Fargo Center to stay alive in the...

16 Apr 2025
by Will Chase

12 Comments

Jet Leads The Way Again

Continuing to defy the odds, the Blue Jackets moved another step closer to the postseason Tuesday night behind Jet Greaves 29-save shutout as part of a 3-0 win over the Flyers.

15 Apr 2025
by Ed Francis

9 Comments

Charges Stand In Gaudreau Case

A judge refused Tuesday to dismiss any of the six charges for the driver accused of killing Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau last August.

15 Apr 2025
by Ed Francis

2 Comments

Game Day #81: CBJ @ PHI

The Columbus Blue Jackets will again turn to Jet Greaves on Tuesday night, needing a regulation win against the Philadelphia Flyers to keep their playoff hopes alive.

15 Apr 2025
by Ed Francis

4 Comments

Blackhawks Help Keep CBJ In Playoff Race

With the Chicago Blackhawks 4-3 shootout victory over the Montreal Canadiens tonight, the Columbus Blue Jackets are still alive in the playoff race.

14 Apr 2025
by Ed Francis

9 Comments

3T: Two More For Mo, CBJ Sweep Weekend Set

Adam Fantilli scored two goals, and the Columbus Blue Jackets are still alive in the Eastern Conference wild-card race following Sunday's 4-1 win over the Washington Capitals at...

14 Apr 2025
by Will Chase

5 Comments

Weekend Sweep Of Caps Keeps CBJ Alive

Adam Fantilli scored twice again and Jet Greaves came up big for the third time in four nights as the Blue Jackets defeated the Capitals 4-1 Sunday to stay alive in the playoff...

13 Apr 2025
by Ed Francis

7 Comments

Game Day #80: CBJ @ WSH

The Columbus Blue Jackets must win Sunday to stick around for another day in the playoff race.

13 Apr 2025
by Ed Francis

1 Comment

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

Tarasov To Panthers

2025: NHL Draft Primer

Proposed Nationwide Arena Renovations

Monny Wins The Masterton

Show Voronkov The Money

Werenski, USA Are Golden

Blue Jackets Will Pick 14th, 20th

Draft Lottery Possibilities

Werenski a Norris Finalist

3T: Jackets Finish Strong

6-1 Win Ends Season

Game Day #82: Blue Jackets Wrap Up Season

3T: All Eyes On Montreal

Jet Leads The Way Again

Charges Stand In Gaudreau Case

Game Day #81: CBJ @ PHI

Blackhawks Help Keep CBJ In Playoff Race

3T: Two More For Mo, CBJ Sweep Weekend Set

Weekend Sweep Of Caps Keeps CBJ Alive

Game Day #80: CBJ @ WSH

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