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.

Jackets Fever

Columbus Blue Jackets fever has taken over central Ohio, as a huge crowd showed up at Nationwide Arena for the team's pre-second round practice on Monday morning.

22 Apr 2019
by 1OB Staff

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Relive the Sweep

The Columbus Blue Jackets scored their fair share of goals in a four-game sweep of the Tampa Bay Lightning – and we know you'd like to watch them all over again.

22 Apr 2019
by 1OB Staff

Remain Hungry

The Columbus Blue Jackets haven't played a game in nearly a week, and while their next opponent is still playing, they must remain focused and not feeling satisfied with just a...

22 Apr 2019
by Rob Mixer

“They Want to Perform in Front of People”

The Columbus Blue Jackets are hosting a game-simulated scrimmage Monday at Nationwide Arena and John Tortorella hopes fans come out for a show.

21 Apr 2019
by 1OB Staff

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Foligno a Masterton Finalist

The Blue Jackets forward missed time this season as two of his children faced health issues.

19 Apr 2019
by Kyle Morrison

Tickets: Gone

According to a report, the Columbus Blue Jackets sold out of their initial run of Round 2 Stanley Cup Playoffs tickets in a short period of time.

19 Apr 2019
by 1OB Staff

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Duchene Soaks It Up

Columbus Blue Jackets center Matt Duchene is riding high after helping to eliminate the Tampa Bay Lightning, and in a radio interview Thursday, spoke about his first real...

18 Apr 2019
by Rob Mixer

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Big Wins, Big Ratings

The Blue Jackets' sweep of the Tampa Bay Lightning shattered television viewer records for the franchise.

18 Apr 2019
by 1OB Staff

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Let's Relive Game 4

Relive the Blue Jackets' 7-3 win in Game 4 to sweep the Presidents' Trophy winning Tampa Bay Lightning.

17 Apr 2019
by 1OB Staff

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A Big First

It took nearly two decades – and a lot of heartbreak – but the Columbus Blue Jackets are finally series winners.

17 Apr 2019
by Kyle Morrison

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Beer on Torts

The Columbus Blue Jackets started a party at Nationwide Arena with a Game 4 win, and John Tortorella received an accidental gift from the fans seated behind him.

16 Apr 2019
by 1OB Staff

Stay Hot, Tex

Coming from Finland and then going to the AHL, not much was expected of 19-year-old Alexandre Texier. Now he is the youngest ever Columbus Blue Jacket to score a goal in the...

16 Apr 2019
by Sam Blazer

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Presidential Pardon

The Columbus Blue Jackets weren't supposed to win this series let alone sweep it. They made history when they became the first team to sweep a President's Trophy winner.

16 Apr 2019
by Sam Blazer

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Sweep: Complete

SWEEP! The Blue Jackets make history, stunning the Presidents' Trophy-winning Tampa Bay Lightning and advancing to the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time...

16 Apr 2019
by Dan Dukart

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Round 1 Hype Feels

Nationwide Arena has finally hosted a 2019 Stanley Cup playoff game. With it, we now have a pregame hype video that lives up to how amazing the atmosphere was on Sunday.

15 Apr 2019
by Sam Blazer

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NWA Rocks Hard

Nationwide Arena was packed to the gills on Sunday night for the Columbus Blue Jackets' Game 3 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning – and the Blue Jackets thrived in the setting.

15 Apr 2019
by Rob Mixer

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Jackets Top Bolts, Go Up 3–0

An electric Nationwide Arena crowd brought it all night as the Columbus Blue Jackets survived a third period onslaught to take Game 3, 3-1, moving one game from a sweep of the...

14 Apr 2019
by Sam Blazer

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Identity Crisis

The Columbus Blue Jackets have taken a sledgehammer to Tampa Bay's psyche in Games 1 and 2. Now, the mission is clear: keep on hammering.

14 Apr 2019
by Kyle Morrison

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Hard Work Over Talent

The Blue Jackets' identity may finally be paying off for them, and while the series is far from over, they've found great success from outworking the Tampa Bay Lightning.

14 Apr 2019
by Chris Pennington

Murray Sighting

Ryan Murray, out of the Blue Jackets lineup since Feb. 18, was spotted on the ice with injured players and extras ahead of Game 3 Sunday night.

14 Apr 2019
by Sam Blazer

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

Jackets Fever

Relive the Sweep

Remain Hungry

“They Want to Perform in Front of People”

Foligno a Masterton Finalist

Tickets: Gone

Duchene Soaks It Up

Big Wins, Big Ratings

Let's Relive Game 4

A Big First

Beer on Torts

Stay Hot, Tex

Presidential Pardon

Sweep: Complete

Round 1 Hype Feels

NWA Rocks Hard

Jackets Top Bolts, Go Up 3–0

Identity Crisis

Hard Work Over Talent

Murray Sighting

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