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.

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

6 Comments

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

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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

3T: Offense Erupts In Rout

Adam Fantilli scored twice and laid a boom on Ryan Leonard as the Columbus Blue Jackets beat up the resting Washington Capitals 7-0 on Saturday afternoon at Nationwide Arena. Jet...

13 Apr 2025
by Will Chase

Greaves, Fantilli Lead CBJ To Another Win

Jet Greaves recorded his first NHL shutout and Adam Fantilli was a two-way force Saturday afternoon as the Blue Jackets blanked the Capitals 7-0 to stay alive in the playoff race.

12 Apr 2025
by Ed Francis

7 Comments

Game Day #79: WSH @ CBJ

Game Day #79: Still alive for playoff spot, the #CBJ host the Washington Capitals in an early, 12:30 p.m. puck-drop.

12 Apr 2025
by Ed Francis

11 Comments

3T: Alive For Another Day

Jet Greaves made 39 saves in a surprise start, and the Columbus Blue Jackets got goals from James van Riemsdyk, Zach Aston-Reese, and Boone Jenner as they beat the Buffalo Sabres...

11 Apr 2025
by Will Chase

4 Comments

Greaves Dazzles; CBJ Stay Alive

Jet Greaves was dynamite in net Thursday as the Columbus Blue Jackets stayed alive in the playoff race with a 3-2 victory over the Buffalo Sabres.

10 Apr 2025
by Ed Francis

24 Comments

Game Day #78: BUF @ CBJ

The Blue Jackets face the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday in a game where a regulation loss would officially eliminate the CBJ from playoff contention.

10 Apr 2025
by Ed Francis

3T: CBJ Bust Out With 5 In Win

The Columbus Blue Jackets had five different goal scorers in their 5-2 win over the Ottawa Senators as they ended a three-game losing streak on Tuesday at Nationwide Arena. Justin...

09 Apr 2025
by Will Chase

2 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

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

3T: Offense Erupts In Rout

Greaves, Fantilli Lead CBJ To Another Win

Game Day #79: WSH @ CBJ

3T: Alive For Another Day

Greaves Dazzles; CBJ Stay Alive

Game Day #78: BUF @ CBJ

3T: CBJ Bust Out With 5 In Win

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Boone Jenner: Sign Or No?

Trade And Free Agent List

The Final 4, Jet or Elvis?

An Early Post-mortem On The Season