Jackets’ Playoff Hopes Dim

The Boston Bruins edged the Columbus Blue Jackets 3-2 on Sunday night at Nationwide Arena behind a three-point night, including a goal, from Sean Kuraly and a third-period game-winner from Mark Kastelic. Columbus tied the game on a breakaway goal...

Apr 12, 2026; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Boston Bruins center Fraser Minten (93) and Columbus Blue Jackets center Adam Fantilli (19) face-off during the second period at Nationwide Arena.

Coyle Leads Way In Emphatic Win

Charlie Coyle's two-goal night propelled the Columbus Blue Jackets to a massive, 5-2 victory over the Canadiens on Saturday night and renewed hopes for a spot in the postseason.

Brutal Blow

The Buffalo Sabres scored four times in the third and rookie Colten Ellis stopped all 37 Blue Jacket shots for his first career shutout, putting Columbus' playoff hopes on life support.

Columbus Blue Jackets News

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Another OTL

The Columbus Blue Jackets deserved a better fate Thursday in their 2-1 OTL to the Florida Panthers, but did extend their point streak to eight games to get within a point of a wild...

12 Mar 2026
by Ed Francis

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Preview: CBJ @ FLA

The Columbus Blue Jackets can make it an eight-game point streak — and potentially climb into a tie for the final wild card spot — Thursday night when they take on the Florida...

12 Mar 2026
by Ed Francis

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Garland Makes History In Win

The Columbus Blue Jackets rode a three-goal second period and two goals from Conor Garland to a 5-2 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday night at Benchmark International...

10 Mar 2026
by Will Chase

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Preview: CBJ @ TB

After a pair of frustrating overtime losses, the Columbus Blue Jackets play their third game in four nights as they begin a three-game road trip. Here are five things to know...

10 Mar 2026
by Ed Francis

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OT Heartbreaker

The Columbus Blue Jackets battled back from a two-goal deficit and even took the lead in the second period, but Adrian Kempe scored twice — including the overtime winner — to...

09 Mar 2026
by Will Chase

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Jackets’ Playoff Hopes Dim

Preview: BOS @ CBJ

Coyle Leads Way In Emphatic Win

What's In A Line?

Time to Deliver

Preview: SJ @ CBJ

Jackets’ Playoff Hopes Dim

Coyle Leads Way In Emphatic Win

Brutal Blow

Columbus Blue Jackets News

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

Another OTL

Preview: CBJ @ FLA

Garland Makes History In Win

Preview: CBJ @ TB

OT Heartbreaker

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Trade And Free Agent List

Trade And Free Agent List

The Final 4, Jet or Elvis?

An Early Post-mortem On The Season

Severson out for Rest of Season

WTF!! MLB