Dramatic Comeback

The game — and season — looked to be over. Enter Adam Fantilli, whose goal with 17 seconds left in regulation propelled the Columbus Blue Jackets to a chaotic 4-3 comeback win over the Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday night.

Losing Streak At 6

Kyle Connor scored twice to lift the Winnipeg Jets to a 2-1 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday night at Nationwide Arena. Ivan Provorov opened the scoring early for Columbus, but the Jackets couldn’t generate enough offense as their...

Apr 4, 2026; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Winnipeg Jets left wing Kyle Connor (81) celebrates his goal against the Columbus Blue Jackets during the second period at Nationwide Arena.

Late-Season Collapse

Six games remain, but the Columbus Blue Jackets are spiraling. A brutal 1-5-1 stretch, mounting injuries, and missed opportunities have dropped them out of playoff position after climbing as high as second in the Metro just a few weeks ago. What...

Mar 29, 2026; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets center Boone Jenner (38) reaches for the loose puck with Boston Bruins center Mark Kastelic (47) 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.

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

12 Comments

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

1 Comment

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

5 Comments

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

8 Comments

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

2 Comments

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

Gavrikov Joins Jackets

Vladislav Gavrikov who was drafted by the Columbus Blue Jackets in 2015 is officially joining the team signing a two-year entry-level contract.

13 Apr 2019
by Sam Blazer

1 Comment

Kucherov Suspended One Game

Nikita Kucherov will be suspended for one game for his illegal hit on Markus Nutivaara in Game 2, according to NHL Player safety.

13 Apr 2019
by Chris Pennington

4 Comments

Bay Beatdown

The Columbus Blue Jackets are headed back home with a 2-0 series lead over the Presidents' Trophy-winning Tampa Bay Lightning.

12 Apr 2019
by Kyle Morrison

8 Comments

Game 2 in GIFs

The Columbus Blue Jackets grabbed a 2-0 series lead over the Tampa Bay Lightning with a 5-1 win on Friday night at Amalie Arena. Here are all five goals, in GIF form.

12 Apr 2019
by 1OB Staff

1 Comment

Zach Goes Gordie Howe

Zach Werenski recorded a Gordie Howe hat trick on Friday night against the Tampa Bay Lightning, the first in Blue Jackets postseason history.

12 Apr 2019
by Chris Pennington

1 Comment

Suspension for Kucherov?

Nikita Kucherov will likely receive a hearing and potential suspension from the NHL after his illegal hit on Markus Nutivaara in Game 2 of the Columbus Blue Jackets versus Tampa...

12 Apr 2019
by Chris Pennington

7 Comments

Gavrikov Eligible To Play

Columbus Blue Jackets prospect Vladislav Gavrikov, whose season with the KHL has officially ended, is expected to join the team soon, per a report on Friday afternoon.

12 Apr 2019
by Chris Pennington

My Word is Good

Early in Wednesday's game between the Columbus Blue Jackets and Tampa Bay Lightning, I sent a tweet that would turn out to be something far different than expected. I'm Sam Blazer,...

11 Apr 2019
by Sam Blazer

9 Comments

Torts Post-Game

John Tortorella praised Sergei Bobrovsky for rebounding, and talked about the Blue Jackets' ability to not get rattled despite a slow start in their Game 1 win over the Tampa Bay...

11 Apr 2019
by 1OB Staff

2 Comments

Savvy & Jones Lead the Charge

Seth Jones scored the game-winner and David Savard dog-walked Norris winner Victor Hedman to turn the tide in Game 1.

10 Apr 2019
by Kyle Morrison

Torts Spits Fire

Columbus Blue Jackets head coach John Tortorella addressed his team before their Game 1 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning – and you'll want to run through a wall after...

10 Apr 2019
by 1OB Staff

1 Comment

Jackets Shock the Hockey World

The Blue Jackets did the unthinkable, overcoming a 3-0 deficit against the mighty Tampa Bay Lightning, in a dramatic 4-3 win.

10 Apr 2019
by Dan Dukart

10 Comments

Not Underdogs

Blue Jackets forward Matt Duchene has heard the 'underdog' label plenty coming into the matchup against the Tampa Bay Lightning.

10 Apr 2019
by Kyle Morrison

Dramatic Comeback

Preview: CBJ @ DET

Losing Streak At 6

What's In A Line?

Time to Deliver

Preview: SJ @ CBJ

Dramatic Comeback

Losing Streak At 6

Late-Season Collapse

Columbus Blue Jackets News

Sweep: Complete

Round 1 Hype Feels

NWA Rocks Hard

Jackets Top Bolts, Go Up 3–0

Identity Crisis

Hard Work Over Talent

Murray Sighting

Gavrikov Joins Jackets

Kucherov Suspended One Game

Bay Beatdown

Game 2 in GIFs

Zach Goes Gordie Howe

Suspension for Kucherov?

Gavrikov Eligible To Play

My Word is Good

Torts Post-Game

Savvy & Jones Lead the Charge

Torts Spits Fire

Jackets Shock the Hockey World

Not Underdogs

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The Final 4, Jet or Elvis?

The Final 4, Jet or Elvis?

An Early Post-mortem On The Season

Severson out for Rest of Season

WTF!! MLB

The KJ Conundrum