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 series took place inside the COVID "bubble" at Scotiabank Arena...

Columbus Blue Jackets goalie Joonas Korpisalo (70) is consoled by teammates after a 3-2 loss to Tampa Bay Lightning in the fifth overtime period in game one of the first round of the 2020 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena.

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.

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.

Columbus Blue Jackets News

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

Family Carpool

Another episode of Carpool with the Captain. Who is joining Nick Foligno? His kids for some ice cream at Rita's. It's a wholesome edition of our favorite web series.

19 Jun 2019
by Sam Blazer

Preseason Schedule Released

The Blue Jackets preseason schedule has been released and with it, many familiar teams have been named as opponents and will make for an interesting slate.

18 Jun 2019
by Sam Blazer

New Regime in CLE

The Columbus Blue Jackets have made sweeping changes to the leadership of their AHL affiliate, naming Chris Clark GM of the Cleveland Monsters and appointing longtime college coach...

18 Jun 2019
by Rob Mixer

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Lilja To CBJ

The Blue Jackets have signed Jakob Lilja, a 25-year old Swedish winger who led Djurgårdens (SHL) in scoring in 2018-19.

15 Jun 2019
by 1OB Staff

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Bob & Bread Handcuffed

The highly-anticipated offseason for the Columbus Blue Jackets is sure to be full of twists and turns. The latest piece of news involves Sergei Bobrovsky and Artemi Panarin.

14 Jun 2019
by Ben Jandrain

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Hockey Ops Changes

The Columbus Blue Jackets are now in a new era with GM Jarmo Kekalainen at the head of hockey operations, and he's made a series of promotions and changes early this summer.

13 Jun 2019
by 1OB Staff

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Hayes To CBJ?

TSN's Frank Seravalli tweeted that pending UFA center Kevin Hayes, whose rights were acquired by the Philadelphia Flyers, is "intrigued" by the Blue Jackets.

13 Jun 2019
by Dan Dukart

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Duchene Talks Free Agency

Matt Duchene is garnering plenty of attention across the NHL as he decides which team to sign with. In an interview that was released last week, he describes how he'd like to fit...

11 Jun 2019
by Ben Jandrain

Nothing Imminent on Murray

The Chicago Blackhawks have been linked to Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Ryan Murray, per a report, but it doesn't sound like there is a deal to be made.

10 Jun 2019
by 1OB Staff

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Veini Vehviläinen Shining

Veini Vehvilainen, a sixth-round pick for the Blue Jackets in 2018, was given the Urpo Ylönen Award as the best goalie in Finland’s top league, for the second year in a row on...

10 Jun 2019
by Chris Pennington

CBJ Mic'd Up

The Blue Jackets had an exciting season filled with highs and lows. The team released a video showing some of the best moments of the players' mic'd up.

09 Jun 2019
by Sam Blazer

"He Has To Bounce Back"

Alexander Wennberg will be looking to bounce back after a tough season, and Blue Jackets GM Jarmo Kekalainen is expecting much more production from the centerman.

08 Jun 2019
by Jacob Nitzberg

Cam's Top 5 Goals

Cam Atkinson scored 41 goals in a career-best season for the Columbus Blue Jackets. Recently, the NHL counted down his five best goals from the 2018-19 campaign.

07 Jun 2019
by Rob Mixer

Umberger = OSU HOFer

Former Columbus Blue Jacket captain is having a good Thursday - he is now an official member of Ohio State's Athletics Hall of Fame class of 2019.

06 Jun 2019
by Chris Pennington

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Duchene's Short List?

The Columbus Blue Jackets are hoping to be in on the Matt Duchene sweepstakes. According to Elliotte Friedman, a couple of teams have come into focus before free agency.

05 Jun 2019
by Sam Blazer

Vehvilainen Signed

The Columbus Blue Jackets announced Tuesday the signing of Finnish prospect goaltender Veini Vehvilainen to a two-year entry level contract.

04 Jun 2019
by 1OB Staff

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MacKenzie The Coach

Former Columbus Blue Jackets forward Derek MacKenzie has officially joined the coaching staff of the Florida Panthers under new head coach Joel Quenneville.

04 Jun 2019
by Rob Mixer

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Another Honor for Jody

Columbus Blue Jackets broadcaster Jody Shelley has been inducted into the Nova Scotia Sports Hall of Fame.

04 Jun 2019
by Rob Mixer

CBJ Concept Threads

In a fan-hosted tournament for NHL uniform concepts, the Columbus Blue Jackets are in the final. Vote CBJ in the 2019 Uniform Madness challenge.

03 Jun 2019
by Jacob Nitzberg

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Jody Reflects on Halifax

Former Blue Jackets enforcer (and current TV analyst) Jody Shelley is a beloved figure in Halifax, Nova Scotia, where he played his junior hockey and became a fan favorite with the...

02 Jun 2019
by Rob Mixer

Fateful 5OT Game

Chinkahov "Would Be Glad To Have A Trade"

Welcome to Jackets

Blue Jackets Banking On Existing Core

Development Camp Observations

The Blue Line: Potential FA CBJ Targets

Fateful 5OT Game

Chinkahov "Would Be Glad To Have A Trade"

Schedule's Out!

Columbus Blue Jackets News

Family Carpool

Preseason Schedule Released

New Regime in CLE

Lilja To CBJ

Bob & Bread Handcuffed

Hockey Ops Changes

Hayes To CBJ?

Duchene Talks Free Agency

Nothing Imminent on Murray

Veini Vehviläinen Shining

CBJ Mic'd Up

"He Has To Bounce Back"

Cam's Top 5 Goals

Umberger = OSU HOFer

Duchene's Short List?

Vehvilainen Signed

MacKenzie The Coach

Another Honor for Jody

CBJ Concept Threads

Jody Reflects on Halifax

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