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.

Jones To Hit 500

Barring injury, Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Seth Jones will likely play in his 500th NHL game next season. He'll only be 25 years old.

15 May 2019
by Jacob Nitzberg

Elvis Signed (Again)

The Columbus Blue Jackets signed Elvis Merzlikins to a one-year, NHL contract for 2019-20 after his initial entry level deal expired this spring.

15 May 2019
by 1OB Staff

1 Comment

Bemstrom Signed

The Columbus Blue Jackets announced Tuesday the signing of impressive Swedish prospect forward Emil Bemstrom.

14 May 2019
by 1OB Staff

2 Comments

Anderson on the Rise

Amidst plenty of offseason questions, the answer to whether the Columbus Blue Jackets can remain competitive will likely come from within the organization. Josh Anderson's rise in...

14 May 2019
by Ben Jandrain

6 Comments

Shaw Staying?

Blue Jackets assistant coach Brad Shaw's name has been in the rumor mill, connecting him to the Ottawa Senators, but it appears he's not in the mix at the moment.

14 May 2019
by Rob Mixer

3 Comments

Werenski Added to Team USA

Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski is the latest roster addition for the 2019 World Championships currently underway where he'll join Team U.S.A.

13 May 2019
by 1OB Staff

Goalies Can Hit Too

Elvis Merzlikins, who is expected to challenge for the Blue Jackets starting goaltender position in the fall, laid the lumber on Kevin Fiala at the IIHF World Championship.

13 May 2019
by Dan Dukart

7 Comments

Social Roundup: Post-Playoffs

The Blue Jackets have traveled all across the United States and all over the world since the end of the season. We keep you up to date with their happenings.

12 May 2019
by Sam Blazer

3 Comments

Keep It Honest

Despite plenty of Blue Jackets drama during the 2018-19 season, the players and their coach were honest with one another, building a strong bond and setting a lasting example of...

12 May 2019
by Ben Jandrain

3 Comments

"They Were Partying on Gameday"

Markus Nutivaara had his postseason cut short due to injury, but the excitement of the Blue Jackets' run was not lost upon him.

12 May 2019
by Jacob Nitzberg

3 Comments

No Steps Back

Even if all the Blue Jackets' big free agents depart from Columbus this summer, GM Jarmo Kekalainen has made it clear that the club will take no steps backward next season.

11 May 2019
by Chris Pennington

2 Comments

So Long, Bob?

Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky has his incredible downtown Columbus condo on the market. It could be yours, if you've got some serious money on-hand.

10 May 2019
by 1OB Staff

17 Comments

Zito Interviews with Seattle

Columbus Blue Jackets assistant general manager Bill Zito has been a popular name for GM searches in the last couple of years. On Thursday, he was reportedly in Seattle to...

09 May 2019
by Rob Mixer

2 Comments

Slow Starts Doom CBJ

How you start does in fact have a large affect how you finish, as the Columbus Blue Jackets couldn't find the back of the net enough early on and were eliminated by the Boston...

09 May 2019
by Ben Jandrain

“A Great Thing if It Continues”

Matt Duchene can't stop saying nice things about the Blue Jackets and the city of Columbus. But he knows he has the biggest hockey decision of his life ahead of him.

09 May 2019
by Jason Priestas

9 Comments

(No) Discipline Did It

The Columbus Blue Jackets took a 2-1 lead on the Boston Bruins in their second-round series, at which point things started to turn for Boston in Game 4, said John Tortorella.

08 May 2019
by Rob Mixer

6 Comments

Nash's Injury

Columbus Blue Jackets center Riley Nash was hampered and then sidelined by a shoulder injury during the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

08 May 2019
by 1OB Staff

4 Comments

McAvoy Suspended 1 Game

Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy was suspended Tuesday for his Game 6 shoulder to the head of Blue Jackets forward Josh Anderson.

07 May 2019
by Sam Blazer

9 Comments

Murray, Nuti Were Close to Return

Ryan Murray and Markus Nutivaara were close to returning to the ice for the Blue Jackets had they advanced past the Boston Bruins.

07 May 2019
by Chris Pennington

6 Comments

“Bleed Blue”

Blue Jackets general manager Jarmo Kekalainen wants guys who “bleed blue.” He may have to wait to find out whether Sergei Bobrovsky, Artemi Panarin, and Matt Duchene do just...

07 May 2019
by 1OB Staff

12 Comments

Fateful 5OT Game

Chinkahov "Would Be Glad To Have A Trade"

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Fateful 5OT Game

Chinkahov "Would Be Glad To Have A Trade"

Schedule's Out!

Columbus Blue Jackets News

Jones To Hit 500

Elvis Signed (Again)

Bemstrom Signed

Anderson on the Rise

Shaw Staying?

Werenski Added to Team USA

Goalies Can Hit Too

Social Roundup: Post-Playoffs

Keep It Honest

"They Were Partying on Gameday"

No Steps Back

So Long, Bob?

Zito Interviews with Seattle

Slow Starts Doom CBJ

“A Great Thing if It Continues”

(No) Discipline Did It

Nash's Injury

McAvoy Suspended 1 Game

Murray, Nuti Were Close to Return

“Bleed Blue”

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