Weekly Roundup

News and notes from the week that was: the Blue Jackets announce three coaching departures, the Cleveland Monsters begin their playoff push, and Columbus' draft lottery possibilities.

Bones Is Back

The Blue Jackets are running it back with Rick Bowness, who made it clear how this ends if things don’t change: the culture gets fixed, one way or another.

Columbus Blue Jackets coach Rick Bowness

CBJ Drop Season Finale

Jakob Chychrun scored the go-ahead goal in the third period as the Washington Capitals defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets 2-1 in both teams’ season finale at Nationwide Arena. Boone Jenner scored for Columbus, while Anthony Beauvillier tied the game...

Apr 14, 2026; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Washington Capitals right wing Ryan Leonard (9) pulls Columbus Blue Jackets center Isac Lundestrom (21) away from the crease during the second period at Nationwide Arena.

Columbus Blue Jackets News

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

Bruised Jackets

Mathieu Olivier will be out "a couple of weeks", per head coach Rick Bowness. The Columbus Blue Jackets have now lost three players in three games to injury and must overcome...

30 Mar 2026
by Ed Francis

"I Thought We Got Selfish with the Puck"

Columbus coughs up two late leads, gets 1 of 4 points on the weekend. Head coach Rick Bowness calls out “selfish” play as the wild card race tightens with eight games left.

29 Mar 2026
by 1OB Staff

7 Comments

An Abhorrent Loss

The Columbus Blue Jackets had a 3-0 lead in the third period — and then the wheels came off, giving the Boston Bruins a 4-3 shootout victory Sunday night in a demoralizing Blue...

29 Mar 2026
by Ed Francis

15 Comments

Preview: BOS @ CBJ

After a rare home setback, the Columbus Blue Jackets — 1-3-0 in their last four overall — look to hold onto the second Eastern Conference wild card spot when they host the...

29 Mar 2026
by Will Chase

5 Comments

Chernyshov Lifts Sharks

Igor Chernyshov’s late third-period goal gave the San Jose Sharks a 3-2 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets, snapping San Jose’s six-game losing streak and ending...

28 Mar 2026
by Will Chase

Just Short

Mason Marchment's tap-in attempt in the closing seconds went awry as the Columbus Blue Jackets were unable to tie it late, falling 2-1 to the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday night.

26 Mar 2026
by Ed Francis

8 Comments

Preview: CBJ @ MTL

Another pair of crucial points are on the line Thursday night as the Columbus Blue Jackets wrap-up a three-game road trip with a stop north of the border against the Montreal...

26 Mar 2026
by Ed Francis

12 Comments

Blue Jackets Punchout Flyers

Mathieu Olivier, Zach Werenski, and Mason Marchment scored and Jet Greaves came up huge Tuesday night as the Columbus Blue Jackets defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 3-2 to move into...

24 Mar 2026
by Ed Francis

19 Comments

Preview: CBJ @ PHI

After their 12-game point streak came to an end in Sunday's loss, the Columbus Blue Jackets are back at it Tuesday night with another key divisional showdown — this time against...

24 Mar 2026
by Ed Francis

18 Comments

Jackets Stifled on Long Island

The New York Islanders scored on their first shot of the game, and it was all they needed Sunday night in a 1-0 Blue Jackets loss that ended Columbus' 12-game point streak.

22 Mar 2026
by Ed Francis

5 Comments

Preview: CBJ @ NYI

Biggest game of the season so far? Jet Greaves will start Sunday night when the Columbus Blue Jackets face the New York Islanders in a key Metro division showdown.

22 Mar 2026
by Ed Francis

5 Comments

Another Two Points

Another night, another two points. Five different Blue Jackets scored in front of an over-capacity crowd Saturday evening as the CBJ defeat the Seattle Kraken by a final of 5-2.

21 Mar 2026
by Ed Francis

6 Comments

Preview: SEA @ CBJ

The Columbus Blue Jackets look to make it a dozen straight games with at least a point and also aim to complete a perfect homestand when the Seattle Kraken come to town for a 5:00...

21 Mar 2026
by Ed Francis

1 Comment

CBJ Go Above The Line In 6-3 Win

Zach Werenski's three-point night and goals by five different Blue Jackets bumped Columbus above the line in the playoff race Thursday night in their 6-3 win over the New York...

19 Mar 2026
by Ed Francis

21 Comments

Preview: NYR @ CBJ

Jet Greaves gets the start as the Columbus Blue Jackets look to make it 11 straight games with a point. Here are five things to know before puck-drop against the New York Rangers.

19 Mar 2026
by Ed Francis

13 Comments

Jackets Roll Past Hurricanes

Charlie Coyle powered the Columbus Blue Jackets to a dominant 5-1 win over the Carolina Hurricanes with a goal and three assists, leading a balanced offensive attack in Columbus....

17 Mar 2026
by Will Chase

18 Comments

Preview: CAR @ CBJ

The Columbus Blue Jackets return to Nationwide Arena ice Tuesday night to begin a huge three-game homestand. Here are five things to know before their 7:00 p.m. puck-drop against...

17 Mar 2026
by Ed Francis

12 Comments

The Precipice

Left for dead in January, the Columbus Blue Jackets looked like the worst team in the Eastern Conference and a franchise stuck in its familiar cycle of disappointment. Instead, a...

15 Mar 2026
by Will Chase

5 Comments

Kirill The Thrill

Kirill Marchenko scored his 100th career NHL goal and netted the deciding tally in the shootout as the Columbus Blue Jackets edged the Philadelphia Flyers 2-1 on Saturday night at...

14 Mar 2026
by Will Chase

10 Comments

Preview: CBJ @ PHI

Jet gets the net and Voronkov sits again Saturday night as the Columbus Blue Jackets complete their road trip with a divisional battle against the Philadelphia Flyers.

14 Mar 2026
by Ed Francis

5 Comments

Weekly Roundup

Bones Is Back

CBJ Drop Season Finale

Goalie Battle: Merzlikins vs. Greaves

Coach Set, UFAs/RFAs Next

Quotables From Thursday's Presser

Weekly Roundup

Bones Is Back

CBJ Drop Season Finale

Columbus Blue Jackets News

Bruised Jackets

"I Thought We Got Selfish with the Puck"

An Abhorrent Loss

Preview: BOS @ CBJ

Chernyshov Lifts Sharks

Just Short

Preview: CBJ @ MTL

Blue Jackets Punchout Flyers

Preview: CBJ @ PHI

Jackets Stifled on Long Island

Preview: CBJ @ NYI

Another Two Points

Preview: SEA @ CBJ

CBJ Go Above The Line In 6-3 Win

Preview: NYR @ CBJ

Jackets Roll Past Hurricanes

Preview: CAR @ CBJ

The Precipice

Kirill The Thrill

Preview: CBJ @ PHI

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Boone Jenner: Sign Or No?

Boone Jenner: Sign Or No?

Trade And Free Agent List

The Final 4, Jet or Elvis?

An Early Post-mortem On The Season

Severson out for Rest of Season